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Africa: More Countries Report Rising Levels of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea, Warns WHO

eriinfo.com4 days ago06 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, according to new data from its Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP), which monitors the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhoea. The report highlights the need to strengthen surveillance, improve diagnostic capacity and ensure equitable access to new treatments…

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Africa: ‘You Can’t Fight What You Can’t See’ – Why Drug-Resistant Candida auris Threat Is Alarming Experts

eriinfo.com5 months ago018 mins

“You can’t fight what you can’t see. We need better diagnostics to stop C. auris from spreading.” Fungal pathogens are a major threat to public health as they are becoming more prevalent and resistant to treatment. These pathogens often lack rapid, sensitive, and widely accessible diagnostics, making effective treatment challenging, especially in resource-limited settings. Some…