NAFDAC Cautions Against Antimicrobial Resistance
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned against the ever-increasing rate of irrational use of antibiotics which has led to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), leading to avoidable deaths. Information Guide Nigeria
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, disclosed this during the weekend in a virtual meeting, at 2021 World Antimicrobial Resistance Week Anniversary, ( WAAW), with the theme: Spread Awareness Stop Resistance. BluePrint reports.
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Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, quoted Professor Adeyeye as sounding a strong note of warning that if allowed to fester, antimicrobial resistance could lead to death.
‘’It is in view of this fact I am delighted to be part of this battle and welcome all our esteemed stakeholders to the front line of this battle”. jamb results
According to her, the ‘’step is unique and is expected, not only to redirect our way of handling and use of antimicrobial agents, but also to bring a good reduction in the incidence of AMR.’’
She said NAFDAC is using the stakeholders’ meeting, to mark her participation in the year 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), targeting professionals in the healthcare sector, veterinarians, animal husbandry professionals in livestock production, plant pathologists and individuals that use antimicrobial agents.