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Author: Sarah Daniel Hand-hygiene – a driver of quality care (Source: WHO) Every year, 15 October marks Global Handwashing Day, drawing attention to one of the most basic actions in public health: washing hands with soap. The message appears simple, but the evidence behind it goes far beyond personal cleanliness.
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand the medications designed to destroy them, turning standard infections into severe, untreatable public health threats [1]. Globally in 2021, an estimated 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance, of which 1.14 million
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background Rapid point-of-care testing can help African clinicians distinguish patients who may benefit from antibiotics from those who are unlikely to do so. By delivering quantitative C-reactive protein results during the consultation, the LumiraDx Platform could support more targeted prescribing, strengthen antimicrobial stewardship, and extend diagnostic capacity beyond
Nigeria’s launch of its Second One Health Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) in October 2024 marked an important milestone in the country’s response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Covering the period from 2024 to 2028, NAP 2.0 provides a renewed national framework for addressing antimicrobial resistance through a One
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