A senior research scientist at NIMR, Emelda Chukwu, told journalists during the institute’s February Media Chat, that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a looming threat but already a reality in Lagos hospitals.
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Mr Idris said the development reflects the federal government’s sustained investment in emergency preparedness under the National Health Reform Agenda.
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Health workers in Lagos’s public hospitals have been on strike since 3 December 2025.
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According to the NCDC, infections among healthcare workers have been reported in several states, including Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Taraba, Ebonyi and Benue.
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