Health care-acquired infections in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa: a costly crisis

In Uganda, half of the 422,000 healthcare-associated infections were anticipated to be antimicrobial resistant.

A healthcare worker in DR CONGO washes her hands at a healthcare facility. (Courtesy photos of WHO Africa )

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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A recently released joint report from WaterAid and the World Bank highlights that Sub-Saharan Africa is losing $8.4 billion annually in GDP

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Health care-acquired infections in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa: a costly crisis

In Uganda, half of the 422,000 healthcare-associated infections were anticipated to be antimicrobial resistant.

A healthcare worker in DR CONGO washes her hands at a healthcare facility. (Courtesy photos of WHO Africa )

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