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Antimicrobial Resistance in African Slums
The battle against Antimicrobial Resistance in African slums is about safeguarding the future. It's about ensuring that a situation like Nneka's does not repeat itself. We must ensure that antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents remain the shield against every infection.
A Unified Front: Early Detection and Prevention of Pandemics Through One Health Surveillance
Current pandemic responses often fall short due to fragmented surveillance systems focused solely on human health. This approach fails to capture crucial insights from animal populations, neglecting a vital piece of the puzzle. Additionally, delayed responses, fueled by bureaucratic hurdles or inadequate surveillance infrastructure, can significantly amplify outbreaks, as tragically exemplified by the Ebola epidemic.
Antimicrobial Resistance: The Silent Global Health Threat
The World Bank estimates that AMR could cost the world an additional $1 trillion in healthcare expenditures by 2050. Even with new antibiotics being developed, the emergence of resistance continues, rendering them ineffective. This begs the question: what actionable solutions can we implement to address this silent threat?
The Devastating Impact of Misdiagnosed and Delayed Tuberculosis Treatment
One look at my Chest X-ray and her mouth went agape. “She has TB,” she declared, “which has caused quite a lot of damage to the chest.” My mother, the strongest woman I know, was visibly shaken.
Can We End Tuberculosis?
This year’s World TB Day (24 March 2024) theme is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’. It conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible. The emphasis is on turning commitments into tangible actions.