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Nigeria launches a landmark survey to map the antimicrobial resistance burden and inform policy.
The survey aims to establish a national baseline on AMR prevalence, assess the distribution and burden of resistance across different regions and populations, and contribute to the global target of reducing AMR deaths by 10 percent by 2030.
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WHO endorses GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity treatment, urges expanded access
The guidance comes as more than one billion people worldwide currently live with obesity, a number projected to double by 2030 without decisive intervention.
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WHO reports 88% drop in measles deaths since 2000, despite rising global cases
Measles cases have increased globally, with an estimated 11 million infections in 2024—about 800,000 more than pre-pandemic levels in 2019.