Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis, making infections harder to treat and threatening medical procedures. Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and plants drive resistance, with Africa facing the highest burden—1.05 million deaths linked to AMR in 2019 alone. Our Senior Fellow Francisca Mutapi wrote a piece around the issue. Prof. Mutapi explores how eliminating NTDs can reduces antimicrobial resistance and improve global health.
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