Ethiopia Launches Fourth National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Ethiopia Launches Fourth National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has unveiled its fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), reaffirming its commitment to tackling this pressing global health threat. The launch places Ethiopia among a growing number of African countries with firm strategies to address AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand drugs designed…

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Africa: Why Antimicrobial Resistance is a Ticking Time Bomb

Africa: Why Antimicrobial Resistance is a Ticking Time Bomb

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is often described as a “silent” or “hidden” threat, but its consequences are anything but quiet. “AMR remains underreported, underappreciated, and dangerously misunderstood,” said Dr. Sophie Masika, the Global Health Policy Manager at the World Federation for Animals (WFA). “It also doesn’t have a clear ‘face’ – people don’t see obvious symptoms…

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