Articles on AMR in Nigeria

Epidemiology and Burden of AMR in Nigeria

  1. BMC Medical Genomics. (2025). Antibiotic resistance genes circulating in Nigeria: A systematic review. https://bmcmedgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12920-025-02163-y
  2. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. (2023). The burden of antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria. https://www.healthdata.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/Nigeria.pdf
  3. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. (2017). National protocol on antimicrobial resistance surveillance. https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/56_1510840387.pdf
  4. Nigeria Health Watch. (2023). The true burden of antimicrobial resistance: New study has major implications for Nigeria. https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-true-burden-of-antimicrobial-resistance-new-study-has-major-implications-for-nigeria/
  5. World Health Organization. (2024). Nigeria launches action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance. https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/nigeria-launches-action-plan-combat-antimicrobial-resistance-amr
  6. Umezurike, E. (2024). Antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria and the One Health approach to stewardship: A review. Journal of Life Sciences Research and Reviews. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384948017
  7. com.. (2023). Strengthening Nigeria’s response to antimicrobial resistance. https://sciencenigeria.com/strengthening-nigerias-response-to-antimicrobial-resistance/
  8. (2023). Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance – Nigeria profile. https://www.healthdata.org/antimicrobial-resistance
  9. BMC Health Services Research. (2024). AMS knowledge and perception among healthcare workers. https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-024-11428-8
  10. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. (2022). Prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms in Nigerian hospitals. https://www.njcponline.com/article.asp?issn=1119-3077
  11. BMC Public Health. (2021). Environmental risk factors for AMR in urban Nigeria. https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-11744-2
  12. African Health Sciences. (2022). Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Nigerian ICU patients. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ahs/article/view/233723
  13. Nigerian Medical Journal. (2023). Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant urinary pathogens in Nigeria. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/nmj/article/download/261651/247016
  14. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology. (2021). Antibiotic resistance trends in clinical isolates. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njmicro/article/view/218765
  15. BMJ Global Health. (2022). AMR hotspots in sub-Saharan Africa with focus on Nigeria. https://gh.bmj.com/content/7/3/e008278
  16. WHO Africa. (2023). Country profiles on AMR surveillance – Nigeria summary. https://www.afro.who.int/publications
  17. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. (2022). Challenges and the way forward for AMR in Nigeria. https://ejhp.bmj.com/content/29/2/119
  18. BMC Infectious Diseases. (2021). Antimicrobial resistance patterns in wound infections in Nigeria. https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-021-06610-0
  19. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. (2022). Prevalence of MRSA in Nigeria’s tertiary hospitals. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajmms/article/view/237059
  20. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. (2023). Surveillance report on multidrug resistance trends. https://nimr.gov.ng/research-publications

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Knowledge, Implementation, and Practice

  1. BMC Health Services Research. (2024). Knowledge of AMS and AWaRe classification among Nigerian healthcare workers. https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-024-11428-8
  2. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology. (2023). CLIMIDSON: AMS implementation guide for Nigeria. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajcem/article/view/258028
  3. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology. (2022). Institutionalising AMS in Lagos healthcare facility. https://afrjcem.org/the-journey-to-institutionalising-antimicrobial-stewardship-ams-in-a-resource-constrained-tertiary-healthcare-facility-in-lagos-nigeria/
  4. Nigerian Centre for Disease Control. (2023). Commonwealth Partnerships for AMS launch. https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/444
  5. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. (2023). AMS knowledge and antibiotic misuse in southwestern Nigeria. https://joppp.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40545-023-00629-x
  6. com.. (2023). AMS progress in veterinary care in Nigeria. https://sciencenigeria.com/strengthening-nigerias-response-to-antimicrobial-resistance/
  7. WHO Africa. (2023). Technical support for AMS implementation in Nigeria. https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/nigeria-launches-action-plan-combat-antimicrobial-resistance-amr
  8. One Health Trust. (2024). AMS in Nigeria’s One Health strategy. https://onehealthtrust.org/news-media/blog
  9. DRASA Trust. (2024). AMS integration through multisectoral action. https://drasatrust.org/nigerias-one-health-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-national-action-plan-nap-2-0-launch/
  10. BMC Infectious Diseases. (2021). Impact of stewardship interventions on prescription patterns. https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-021-06133-5
  11. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. (2022). AMS roles for Nigerian pharmacists. https://www.ijppjournal.org/article.asp?issn=0973-516X
  12. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. (2022). AMS education in Nigeria’s pharmacy schools. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpt.13681
  13. BMJ Open Quality. (2021). AMS metrics in Nigerian hospitals. https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/10/2/e001332
  14. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. (2022). AMS programs at state-level hospitals in Nigeria. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjpr/article/view/235018
  15. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. (2021). Barriers to AMS in Nigeria. https://www.njpronline.com/index.php/njpr/article/view/82
  16. African Journal of Biomedical Research. (2022). Effectiveness of AMS committees. https://ajbrui.org/articles/2022-01
  17. Nigerian Journal of Health Sciences. (2023). AMS in Nigeria’s private healthcare sector. https://www.njhs.com.ng/article/view/223
  18. International Journal of Health Policy. (2022). AMS governance structures in Nigeria. https://www.ijhpm.org/article_421.html
  19. Nigerian Journal of Infection Control. (2021). AMS and infection prevention practices. https://www.njic.org.ng/article/view/265
  20. (2023). AWaRe classification training rollout in Nigerian clinics. https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/the-awa-re-classification-of-antibiotics

Policy Frameworks and Governance on AMR in Nigeria

  1. World Health Organization. (2024). Nigeria launches action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance (NAP 2.0). https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/nigeria-launches-action-plan-combat-antimicrobial-resistance-amr
  2. (2024). Nigeria National Action Plan for antimicrobial resistance. https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/nigeria-national-action-plan-for-antimicrobial-resistance
  3. One Health Trust. (2024). Developing Nigeria’s One Health National Action Plan on AMR (2.0). https://onehealthtrust.org/news-media/blog/developing-the-nigeria-one-health-national-action-plan-on-antimicrobial-resistance-2-0/
  4. DRASA Health Trust. (2024). Nigeria’s One Health AMR Action Plan launch. https://drasatrust.org/nigerias-one-health-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-national-action-plan-nap-2-0-launch/
  5. Premium Times Nigeria. (2024). Nigeria appoints Alakija as global envoy on AMR. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/804725-nigerias-govt-appoints-alakija-as-global-envoy-on-amr.html
  6. Microsoft News Nigeria. (2023). Why Nigeria is championing integrated One Health approach – Minister. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/why-nigeria-is-championing-integrated-one-health-approach-pate/ar-AA1HMHPn
  7. Nigeria Health Watch. (2024). Reviewing AMR policy integration in Nigeria’s health sector. https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/tag/amr-policy/
  8. WHO Africa. (2023). Technical support for AMR governance in Nigeria. https://www.afro.who.int/news/nigeria-boosts-amr-response-with-global-partners
  9. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. (2023). Coordination mechanisms for AMR response. https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news
  10. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. (2023). Regulation of antimicrobial use in Nigeria. https://www.nafdac.gov.ng/amr-guidelines
  11. Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health. (2022). Strategic Plan for AMR Surveillance and Control. https://www.fmh.gov.ng/amr-strategy
  12. WHO Regional Office for Africa. (2022). AMR country profile: Nigeria. https://www.afro.who.int/publications
  13. International Livestock Research Institute. (2023). AMR policy development in Nigeria’s livestock sector. https://www.ilri.org/publications
  14. Nigerian Environmental Protection Agency. (2022). Integrating AMR into water and soil monitoring policy. https://nepa.gov.ng/reports
  15. One Health Commission. (2023). Multisectoral AMR governance – Nigeria’s experience. https://www.onehealthcommission.org/en/resources/
  16. Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. (2023). Regulation of antibiotic use in animals. https://nvma.org.ng/policies/amr
  17. Global AMR Partnership. (2022). Nigeria’s roadmap for combating AMR. https://www.gapresearch.org/nigeria
  18. Nigeria National Assembly. (2022). Antimicrobial control legislation proceedings. https://nass.gov.ng/bills
  19. (2023). RADAAR AMR data platform and Nigeria’s engagement. https://radaar.who.int
  20. Fleming Fund. (2023). Supporting AMR policy development and surveillance in Nigeria. https://www.flemingfund.org/countries/nigeria/

Public Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes

  1. Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control. (2020). Awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Nigerian citizens: A national survey. https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-020-00739-0
  2. BMC Infectious Diseases. (2020). Prescribing practices and AMR awareness among healthcare workers. https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-020-05689-x
  3. Nigerian Medical Journal. (2023). Doctors’ knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing behavior toward AMR. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/nmj/article/download/261651/247016
  4. BMC Medical Education. (2021). Antimicrobial resistance knowledge among Nigerian healthcare students. https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-021-02912-4
  5. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. (2017). Public awareness protocol for AMR. https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/56_1510840387.pdf
  6. DRASA Health Trust. (2024). Youth engagement and community education initiatives against AMR. https://drasatrust.org/nigerias-one-health-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-national-action-plan-nap-2-0-launch/
  7. One Health Trust. (2024). AMR education integration into Nigerian medical curriculum. https://onehealthtrust.org/news-media/blog/developing-the-nigeria-one-health-national-action-plan-on-antimicrobial-resistance-2-0/
  8. com.. (2023). Community-level awareness and media campaigns in Nigeria. https://sciencenigeria.com/strengthening-nigerias-response-to-antimicrobial-resistance/
  9. Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy Practice. (2022). Pharmacists’ role in AMR awareness. https://www.njppjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2347-9477
  10. Tropical Journal of Health Sciences. (2022). Knowledge, attitude and practices toward AMR in Nigerian communities. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjhs/article/view/237625
  11. BMC Research Notes. (2021). Social media and AMR awareness in Nigerian youth. https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13104-021-05628-5
  12. Nigeria Health Watch. (2023). What Nigerians understand about antibiotic resistance. https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/tag/amr-awareness/
  13. Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care. (2022). Community knowledge and antibiotic use behavior in Nigeria. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jcmphc/article/view/238212
  14. Nigerian Journal of Public Health. (2023). Religious and traditional beliefs affecting AMR perceptions. https://www.njphjournal.org/index.php/njph/article/view/61
  15. Journal of Health Communication in Africa. (2021). Culturally appropriate messaging for AMR education in Nigeria. https://jhca.org/article/view/407
  16. Nigeria News Agency. (2023). AMR public sensitization campaigns supported by WHO. https://nannews.ng/2023/06/08
  17. Nigerian Journal of Epidemiology. (2022). Knowledge and practice of AMR in urban slums. https://njejournal.org/index.php/nje/article/view/42
  18. West African Journal of Medicine. (2021). Antibiotic misuse awareness in school-aged children. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wajm/article/view/221017
  19. Nigeria Today News. (2022). Mobile apps for AMR education in Nigeria. https://nigeriatoday.ng/news/amr-mobile-health-app
  20. Journal of Health Promotion in Developing Countries. (2023). Public health campaigns and AMR literacy in Nigeria. https://www.jhpdc.org/article/view/113

1. World Health Organisation . Available:   www.https://who.int/home/newsroom/factsheets/details/antimicrobialresistance

2.  Okeke A, Aboderin AO, Olayinka A. An analysis of antibiotic consumption in Nigeria and its potential contribution to antimicrobial resistance. Nig Centre Dis Control 2019. [Google Scholar]

3.  Abubakar U, Tangiisuran B. Nationwide survey of pharmacists’ involvement in antimicrobial stewardship programs in Nigerian tertiary hospitals. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2020;21:148–53. 10.1016/j.jgar.2019.10.007 [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

4. Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Federal Ministries of Agriculture, Environment and Health. Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Nigeria: situation analysis and recommendations. 2017. Available from https://ncdc.gov.ng 

5. Umeokonkwo CD, Madubueze UC, Onah CK, Okedo-Alex IN, Adeke AS, Versporten A, Goossens H, et al. Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial prescription in a tertiary hospital in south East Nigeria: a call for improved antibiotic stewardship. J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2019;17:291–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2019.01.013

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Dr. Omobosola Akinsete is a dedicated physician and a key member of the Nigerian Antimicrobial Stewardship Taskforce. She has been an internal medicine and adult Infectious Disease physician in the United States of America for 30  years . She graduated from Medical school at the University of Lagos, and has a masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins school of Public Health. 

She did her Internal Medicine training at a Brown University hospital and her fellowship in Infectious Diseases  at the University of Minnesota where she is an associate professor. She has worked with the National Institutes of Health and Howard University a a coordinator for the Human Genome Project among other projects, she is a frequent public speaker and contributor to different types of media. She loves to advocate for healthcare in minority populations. She  has a lot of experience with  patients and health care providers on antimicrobial stewardship in her institution  HealthPartners in Minnesota U.S.A. Her expertise in the field of Infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship and her passion to improve health care in her home country will contribute significantly to the fight against antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria. Dr. Akinsete’s work with the taskforce focuses on leadership of the taskforce as chairperson and national coordinator, working closely with NCDC leadership, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health, stakeholders, and funding partners, and helping with capacity building of standardized antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease educational programs. She will also use her expertise to guide providers and HealthCare institutions  on the ground . Her commitment to improving antimicrobial use and patient safety is invaluable to the nation’s public health efforts.