14 September 2026
Research

Antibiotic Misuse Fueling Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Kebbi

A doctoral study at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has raised alarm over rising antimicrobial resistance in Kebbi State, linking the spread of drug-resistant bacteria between animals and humans to widespread misuse of antibiotics. The research, conducted by Dr Gaddafi Muhammed Sani of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, identified dangerous strains of Methicillin-Resistant

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Institutions

World Health Assembly Agrees on First Global Pandemic Treaty to Stop Future Outbreaks

 On May 20, 2025, representatives from 124 countries at the World Health Assembly in Geneva reached a vital agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics. The new treaty focuses on a “One Health” approach, recognising that many diseases start from close contact between humans and animals. This approach requires enhanced collaboration among experts in human health,

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