Mr Pate disclosed that a situation analysis on AMR found that it is predominant not only among the country's population but also among animals, crop-sourced food, and the environment.
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He said this in Abuja on Friday during the “National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0” launch. In healthcare, inappropriate prescription or incomplete treatment courses can contribute to resistance. In livestock farming, antibiotics are often used not just for treating illness but also to promote growth, which further fuels resistance.
According to the Co-chair of the AMR technical working group, Kabir Junaid, the adoption of the document is crucial as it will direct the country on what it should focus on addressing anti-microbial resistance. “To combat this, a comprehensive strategy is imperative, involving prescribers, producers, and patients in safeguarding the effectiveness of antimicrobials.At the event, the Ministry also launched the Nigerian National Genomic Surveillance Strategy.These resources help scientists and healthcare professionals understand the genetic makeup of organisms, enabling them to discover how genes influence traits, health, diseases, and responses to treatments.
He said: “In Africa, the medications we use, prevention devices, for diagnosis, for treatment, and for rehabilitation are often from outside the continent.
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