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 Newborns in Nigeria are testing positive for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a concerning trend that highlights the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The World Health Organization warns that by 2050, more people will die from antibiotic resistance than cancer and diabetes combined. This issue is not unique to Nigeria; sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions with the highest rates of deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance.

Source: https://www.livescience.com/health/viruses-infections-disease/babies-in-nigeria-are-being-born-with-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria