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Although he initially chose the non-invasive procedure at a private facility in Abuja, he eventually underwent the surgical procedure on 15 August 2020, after which he was placed on antibiotics as part of post-surgery prophylaxis. However, complications set in when the kidney stones led to fluid retention in his kidney.
“AMR is a silent threat disproportionately affecting the continent’s most vulnerable population,” Jean Kaseya, director-general of Africa CDC, said in reaction to the report.Mr Lawal’s ordeal with kidney stones and subsequent complications marked the beginning of microorganisms in his body developing resistance to medications.
His doctor switched him to a different antibiotic, but the problem persisted. Further tests of his urine revealed a heavy growth of Escherichia coli , a bacterial infection that is commonly“The infection was sensitive to a particular antibiotic of which I bought the best brand and used as prescribed. However, even this treatment offered only short-term relief as my symptoms returned while I was on the second pack,” he said.
As of 14 November, Mrs Sunday had been admitted to the hospital’s Critical Care Unit for about four months. The hospital said she initially did not respond well to treatments due to multiple resistance to medications.The hospital’s Director of Clinical Services and Training, Bamidele Ayodele, gave PREMIUM TIMES approval to conduct interviews.
“When faced with complex cases, we consult clinical microbiologists for guidance on effective treatment strategies. Their expertise helps us navigate the complexities of AMR. Unfortunately, we have lost several patients to AMR due to underlying comorbidities and critical conditions,” he added. After several months without progress, Ruth was referred to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi State. There, she was diagnosed with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis , a more severe and complex form of the disease.
“We have the tools to mitigate the AMR crisis and this data point to a devastating future if we do not take bolder action now,” GLG on AMR Chair Mia Mottley, who is the Prime Minister of Barbados, said. “LMICs like Nigeria stand to suffer the most, where healthcare costs could skyrocket and millions of people could be pushed into extreme poverty.”According to Ifeyinwa George, AMR programme manager at Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust, an organisation founded in honour of Nigerian Ebola heroine, the major drivers of AMR in Nigeria are the “overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in human, animal, and food sectors.
He said the government has also developed National Action Plan 2.0 with almost the same strategic objective but now to include “how to strengthen governance, leadership and coordination to ensure that all multi-sectoral stakeholders are carried along.”Rashidat Salawu, 35, was drenched in sweat as she laid on the floor inside her shop located in Kubwa, a suburb of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja.
Health experts said this is rampant because many people are unaware of the danger of microorganisms’ resistance to medications.Despite being a critical public health concern, AMR awareness lags behind other health issues, various studies suggest. Mr Yahaya, the AMR programme manager at NCDC, said everybody has a role to play in combating AMR, “at the individual level, community, organisational and societal level.”
“As a pharmacist, I brought out my books and started reading. I googled a specific antibiotic, which became my saving grace. I discovered it was targeted for multi-drug-resistant E.coli,” he said.
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