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WHO Tanzania AMR and Ministry of Health Zanzaibar teams during AMR surveillance and reporting

Zanzibar strengthens routine AMR surveillance and reporting

Zanzibar City—The Ministry of Health Zanzibar, with technical support…
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Laboratorio

Antimicrobial resistance: the invisible threat that could redefine the future

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of…
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Botswana signs national action plan during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

Botswana signs national action plan during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

Palapye—Botswana has taken a decisive step in its fight against…
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Ethiopia Launched the Fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance During WAAW 2025 Commemoration

Ethiopia launched the fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance during WAAW 2025 commemoration

Ethiopia commemorated World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (…
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L’espoir porté par les jeunes face à la RAM à Madagascar

The hope carried by young Madagascans in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Antananarivo—When Lalaina Mihobintsoa speaks about his commitment to…
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Congo hosts Africa’s first simulation exercise on antimicrobial resistance surveillance

Congo hosts Africa’s first simulation exercise on antimicrobial resistance surveillance

Brazzaville—Health officials from the Republic of the Congo and World…
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Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future 

Act now: Protect our present, secure our future 

Africa unites to address antimicrobial resistance in Africa and…
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Strengthening national action to combat antimicrobial resistance

Windhoek—Namibia officially launched the World Antimicrobial…
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Dr Aurélie Mambu: Strengthening the Fight Against AMR to Save Lives

Dr Aurélie Mambu: Strengthening the Fight Against AMR to Save Lives

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health…
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Dr Bassoum: A Fight to Preserve the Effectiveness of Antibiotics in Africa

Dr Oumar Bassoum: A fight to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics in Africa

Dakar—As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) silently threatens global…
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