Challenges regarding the provision of antibiotics via the informal sector across low- and middle-income countries and potential ways forward

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Maluleke, Tiyani Milta and Rehman, Inaam Ur and Kurdi, Amanj and Godman, Brian and Meyer, Johanna C. (2025) Challenges regarding the provision of antibiotics via the informal sector across low- and middle-income countries and potential ways forward. Journal of the Medical College for Women and Hospital. (In Press)

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat in view of its impact on morbidity, mortality and costs. AMR rates are highest in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including among children, driven by high rates of inappropriate prescribing and dispensing of antibiotics. By 2050 unless addressed, it is envisaged that there will be 1·91 million deaths attributable to AMR, and 8·22 million deaths associated with AMR, with the greatest burden among African and Asian countries. The estimate for sub-Saharan Africa is 4.1 million AMR-related deaths annually by 2050 unless urgent activities are undertaken.

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Maluleke, Tiyani Milta, Rehman, Inaam Ur, Kurdi, Amanj ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5036-1988, Godman, Brian and Meyer, Johanna C.;
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