4 September 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi

Did you know that every time you buy antibiotics over the counter without a prescription or do not finish the full course, you are making germs stronger and harder to fight? This is known as Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)—when bacteria, viruses, and fungi become resistant to the medicines that once defeated them. If we are not careful, infections that were easy to treat could become dangerous.

Africa CDC’s Deputy Director General, Dr. Raji Tajudeen Mohamed, discusses why AMR is a critical issue for Africa. Listen to his remarks to understand the role each of us can play in combating this silent pandemic and help shape a unified African approach on the global stage.