DAR ES SALAAM, March 31 -- THE Tanzanian government has intensified efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), locally known as UVIDA, by urging ministries and institutions to accelerate the implementation of a joint national strategy under the One Health Approach.

The directive was issued during the 32nd meeting of the National Coordinating Committee on AMR held in Dar es Salaam, bringing together various ministries and institutions involved in the initiative.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairperson, who is also the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Magembe, said members reviewed reports from five technical committees responsible for key areas of AMR control.

She identified the committees as those handling public awareness and a...