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NCDC says antimicrobial resistance deadlier than HIV, TB, malaria

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem3 weeks ago06 mins

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The NCDC described AMR as a ‘silent killer’ deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Director General, NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said this in an interview with the News Agency of…

NCDC, NAS Highlight Dangers Of Antimicrobial Resistance

Kingsley Chukwu3 weeks ago05 mins

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) have explained how Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) compromises the ability to treat infections, protect patients, and ensure effective outbreak responses. They spoke on Monday at the Lessons Learned for Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop, organised by NAS and the U.S. National Academy…