Kenya sounds alarm on drug resistance crisis Scientists and government officials warn that antimicrobial resistance, driven by misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and agriculture, is becoming a silent pandemic Health 13 min ago
What you need to know: The scientists say that antimicrobial resistance is a pandemic that can no longer be discussed in silos, but must be addressed by bringing all involved parties together using the One Health approach.
The scientists say that antimicrobial resistance is a pandemic that can no longer be discussed in silos, but must be addressed by bringing all involved parties together using the One Health approach.
Dr Yewanda Alimi, One Health Unit Lead at the Africa CDC, focusing on public health, zoonotic diseases, and antimicrobial resistance, worries that Africa is projected to increase its AMR burden by at least 40 per cent.
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