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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa | Prof. Sabiha Essack's View

January 31, 2025 • Nigeria Health Watch

In this episode of the Break It Down Podcast, Prof. Sabiha Essack, a leading expert in pharmaceutical sciences, dives deep into the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa. Recorded at the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2024, Prof. Essack shares her unique insights into the urgent need for action and the steps African nations must take to curb the rise of superbugs.

Listen as she discusses:
🔍 The specific challenges Africa faces in addressing AMR
📊 How improved data-sharing could be a game changer for tracking resistance
🌍 What lessons African countries can learn from South Africa’s AMR initiatives
💡 The critical role of collaboration, policy changes, and healthcare investment in combating AMR

AMR is not just a problem of the future; it’s already affecting lives today. Tune in to hear Prof. Essack explain what needs to happen next in order to protect the continent’s health systems and future generations.

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Asari Ndem

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