Nigeria launches action plan to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) [WHO]
Abuja, 20 October, 2024 - In a bold step towards combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR 2.0).This milestone aligns with the political declaration endorsed in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting (UNGA-HLM), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health sector renewal initiative, and Nigeria’s commitment to global health security.