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Africa: New Study Reveals Widespread Drug Resistance Across 14 African Countries

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

Results from a newly published study highlight the growing spread of drug resistance across 14 African countries, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen laboratory testing, data systems, and health planning to tackle hard-to-treat infections. The study, known as the Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Partnership (MAAP), is the largest of its kind ever conducted…

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Africa: Regulatory Agency Backs Down On Directive Undermining Media Freedom, After Widespread Condemnation

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

On 25 June, the CA issued a directive ordering television and radio stations to stop the live broadcasting of anti-government protests, citing “national security and public order concerns”. Some media houses, which were broadcasting the demonstrations live, were taken off air by the regulatory agency. Following the CA’s directive, the Media Sector Working Group stated…