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Thrilled to kick off the second day of INFOCUS with a session on antifungal susceptibility! An essential topic in the fight against fungal infections, bringing science and clinical practice closer together. #INFOCUS #AntifungalResistance #AFST
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A new program year kicks of with more capacity building for AFST (molds) training at the National Mycology Reference Lab. Trainees were lab scientists from 5 geopolitical zones in Nigeria. @UnilagNigeria @ubthng @UnivOfNigeria @Unical1975 @UDUSOK #AFST #capacitybuilding #molds
It is refreshing to see fungal disease surveillance captured in 🇳🇬's National Action Plan on AMR. Hopefully this translates to investments in diagnostics, #AFST and capacity building
It was exciting to launch Nigeria’s Second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) and the National Genomic Surveillance Strategy, alongside my senior colleague, former Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, and my current colleagues, the Honorable Ministers of Agriculture and Environment, Honorable Dr. Amos Magaji, Chair of the House Committee on Tertiary Health, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Jide Idris. Several of our partners were also present, including WHO, FAO, USAID, and many more. Their presence highlights our collective commitment to advancing Nigeria’s health security, a key pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s @officialABAT #RenewedHope Agenda for improving the health of all Nigerians.
These two critical documents are pivotal to the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (#NHSRII), which focuses on building a resilient healthcare system, strengthening governance, and securing better health outcomes and health security. By addressing both current and future threats, these strategies position Nigeria as a leader in health security across Africa and globally.
Both the AMR National Action Plan and the National Genomic Surveillance Strategy are closely interconnected. The integration of genomic surveillance with our AMR efforts will strengthen our capacity to monitor bacterial pathogens and detect emerging threats before they spread widely. This synergy will enhance Nigeria’s role in the global fight against AMR while simultaneously improving our overall public health security.
AMR presents an urgent global challenge, contributing to 4.7 million deaths in 2021 alone. Nigeria’s Second National Action Plan on AMR was developed through extensive collaboration and adopts a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. Given that 67% of antimicrobial use occurs in the animal sector, this plan is crucial for curbing AMR and promoting responsible antimicrobial use across all sectors. Support from mechanisms like the #PandemicFund will be essential in financing these efforts and ensuring that Nigeria is equipped to combat AMR effectively.
The National Genomic Surveillance Strategy is equally vital. Genomic technologies will revolutionize the way we detect, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases. By integrating genomics into our AMR surveillance systems, we will enhance our ability to track pathogens, anticipate future health threats, and advance precision medicine and public health interventions.
Looking forward, Nigeria is positioning itself to host a high-level ministerial program on AMR within the next two years. We are in discussions to bring global leaders together in Nigeria to further advance our collective efforts in combating AMR. This will bolster efforts to enhance health security on the continent and beyond.
We appreciate the hard work of numerous experts who led deep stakeholder engagement to develop these strategic documents.
We also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our development partners, including the World Health Organization @WHO, the Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO, @USAID, DRASA Health Trust @drasatrust, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative @CHAI_health. Thank you all.
The real work begins tomorrow, and with the commitment of all stakeholders, I am confident that we will make significant strides in building a healthier, safer Nigeria—a Nigeria that plays its part in African and global health security.
Is it just me, or are those fungi trying to tell that they are a yeast? 🍄
#AFST
Rezagungin plates for antifungal susceptibility testing.
Do not forget to supplement the medium with Tween 20 to optimise agent dispersion and ensure consistent results 🍄💊
#Clinicalmicrobiology #AFST #CLSI #EUCAST #mycologylab
Team Termii, making waves at the Africa Fintech Summit @AfriFintech in Lusaka! 🌍🤝
We're here to connect, and show you how Termii is building a connected Africa.
Come say hello!
#TermiiAtAfricaFintechSummit #AFST #communication #ConnectingAfrica
BeAST with yeast😀. Bio-electrical antimicrobial susceptivity testing. We hope this method will be useful for assessing anti-fungal activities. #bioelectricity #AMR #AFST https://t.co/1R8hTkw4wT
(5/6) Antifungal susceptibility testing is a must. Yet, access to CLSI microdilution varied📊🧪
Italy has essential antifungal meds, but some are rarer, like 5-flucytosine and terbinafine. Low demand, but still essential for specific battles. 💊🛡️
#AFST #FungalWarriors
#AFST
Use the the appropriate culture media:
- RPMI ref. 11509 for MTS™ (MIC Test STrip)
- Mueller Hinton Agar + 2% Glucose + Methylene Blue ref. 11510 for the discs.
Learn more at: https://t.co/7x4EDyOTMa
#microbiology #antifungal #antimycotic #antimicrobialstewardship #amr
No te pierdas el próximo #Innobreak
👉 Inscripción: https://t.co/psAAly0jgr
Speakers:
🔸 Erin Dalton, #AFST @ACDHS
🔸 Marco Ius, #PIPPI
🗓️ 14 de junio
🕙 15h - 16:30h
💻 Online
👩🦰 Traducción simultánea inglés-castellano
Antifungal susceptibility testing has become standard to detect antifungal resistance and determine more suitable treatments for the fungus of interest. However, there are several limitations to this method. Learn more: https://t.co/QnH731EIaK
#MicroGenDX #AFST
Antimycotic Susceptibility Testing with Liofilchem® SensiQuattro Candida EU, a 32-well panel containing 8 desiccated antimycotics at four doubling serial concentrations that allows determination of #susceptibility of #Candida spp. to #antimycotic agents.
#ivd #microbiology #AFST
Warm welcome to our new Associate Editor Dr. @Ana_Alastruey. Dr. Alastruey-Izquierdo works in Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain as an expert on #antifungalresistance, #AFST, #diagnosis of fungal infections; fungal epidemiology and et al: https://t.co/KdzwRomgEc
Ulrike Binder et al:
Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (#MIC)-Phenomena in #Candidaalbicans and Their Impact on the Diagnosis of #Antifungal Resistance
https://t.co/r5976AZF5k
#paradoxicaleffects #AFST #AntifungalResistance
Allegheny County is trying to do #algorithms right. Thread 👇for audit results
1. It hired academics, not commercial vendor to create risk assessment tool to screen child mistreatment calls (#AFST)
2. It allowed researchers into black box r/t allowing opacity by trade secret
Susceptibility Testing of Fungi to #AntifungalDrugs. In this paper, Maurizio Sanguinetti and colleagues summarized updated data on phenotypic methods for #AFST of #Candida and #Aspergillus species. https://t.co/pA8ajH0Mgb
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