What you need to know: Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimicrobials. Antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, that applies specifically…
By Samwel Doe Ouma On 6Th October 2021, Dr John Kariuki, a Veterinary Surgeon, Assistant Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya sustained a ‘suspected hip…
By Francine Andrew Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is among the biggest challenges facing tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Rwanda and other African countries. MDR-TB occurs when TB causing organism resists treatment. This…
By Lydia Atieno Despite knowing the risks of under-dosing, Jean Marie Mutuyeyezu, a resident of Kigali, says sometimes he has no option but to do so. He recalls many times…
