Author: Sarah Daniel Hand-hygiene – a driver of quality care (Source: WHO) Every year, 15 October marks Global Handwashing Day, drawing attention to one of the most basic actions in public health:...

Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand the medications designed to destroy them, turning standard...

Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background  Rapid point-of-care testing can help African clinicians distinguish patients who may benefit from antibiotics from those who are unlikely to do so. By delivering...

Nigeria’s launch of its Second One Health Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) in October 2024 marked an important milestone in the country’s response to antimicrobial resistance...

Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background  If you live in Africa, you probably know someone who has suffered from malaria. You might even have had it yourself. The disease is so common that many people have...