The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a strong warning against the misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals, highlighting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Speaking at the conclusion of the 2024 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, held in collaboration with the Royal Danish Embassy and Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and Food, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasised the dire consequences of such practices.
“Misuse of antibiotics, such as not completing prescribed dosages or consuming animals treated with antibiotics before the drugs clear from their systems, contributes to antimicrobial resistance,” Adeyeye explained. “This resistance renders antibiotics ineffective, posing severe risks to human health. Antimicrobial Awareness Week serves as a crucial reminder that antibiotics should be used responsibly and not indiscriminately.”
Speaking on the theme of the week, “Educate, Advocate, Act Now,” Adeyeye noted that NAFDAC had intensified its efforts to educate pharmacists, veterinarians, and other stakeholders on responsible antibiotic use.
