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Nigeria Faces Urgent Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Action Plan Ahead

5/5/2025

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a grave threat in Nigeria, surpassing the dangers of malaria, TB, and HIV combined. The misuse of antibiotics fuels this crisis. In response, Nigeria is set to launch a National Action Plan on AMR and will host a Global Ministerial Conference in 2026 to galvanize awareness and action against this urgent issue.

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a grave threat in Nigeria, surpassing the dangers of malaria, TB, and HIV combined. The misuse of antibiotics fuels this crisis. In response, Nigeria is set to launch a National Action Plan on AMR and will host a Global Ministerial Conference in 2026 to galvanize awareness and action against this urgent issue.