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Antibiotics in Nigeria

The State of Antibiotics in Nigeria: Usage, Access, and Challenges

When it comes to ‘antibiotics’ they are considered crucial for treating illnesses and life-threatening infections.

antibiotic resistance in Nigeria

Antibiotic Resistance in Nigeria: Addressing Urban and Rural Challenges | NNAST

What is Antibiotic Resistance and Why It Matters The alarming growth of antibiotic resistance in

antibiotic resistance in Nigeria

Antibiotic Resistance in Nigeria and Its Impact on Healthcare Outcomes

The Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Nigeria One of the major issue that is

Nigerian Center for Disease control and prevention

How the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention Protects Public Health

Differing significantly from the dusty North Sahelian desert to the vibrant cities of the South,

Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention

What is the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention?

Regardless of whether you are a tourist coming to Lagos or a resident of Kano,

Antibiotic Resistance in Nigeria

Antibiotic Resistance in Nigeria: Challenges and the Road Ahead

In Nigeria, antibiotic resistance has become an unnoticed but significant public health concern in recent

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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.