Antibiotic resistance and the COVID-19 pandemic: A dual crisis with complex challenges in LMICs.
Bashar Haruna GulumbeMuhammed Rabiu SahalAbdulrakib AbdulrahimAbdullahi Adamu FaggoZaharadeen Muhammad YusufKabir Hassan SamboNazeef Idris UsmanMusbahu Abdullahi BagwaiWada Nafiu MuhammadAliyu AdamuUzairu AminuMunkaila Tirmizhi AbubakarKadai Alhaji LawanPublished in: Health science reports (2023)
The coexistence of AMR and the COVID-19 pandemic in LMICs demands an integrated approach involving multiple stakeholders. Emphasis must be placed on constructing aligned regulatory frameworks, nurturing regional collaborations, and focusing on accessible therapeutic options. The study underscores the necessity for actionable strategies to achieve sustainable access to clean water and sanitation and also highlights the importance of long-term planning, funding, and specialized expertise in emerging modalities like phage therapy.