February 9, 2025
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When overuse turns antibiotics into silent killer

A lack of awareness among consumers and the careless attitude of a large section of physicians have turned many lifesaving “antibiotic” drugs into silent killers. Unfortunately, antibiotic’s resistance has been rising dangerously to high levels globally; constituting one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development. A growing number of
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Antibiotic resistance reality, threat to health – WHO

Resistance to antibiotics is one of the greatest threats to modern health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Speaking during an address to mark the World Antibiotic awareness week on Wednesday in Abuja, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said that many antibiotics were being used unnecessarily for mild infections, helping to […]