Sustainably addressing Africa’s antimicrobial pollution crisis

The SAFARI consortium

doi:10.1038/s43017-024-00618-x

Sustainably addressing Africa’s antimicrobial pollution crisis

The SAFARI consortium

Department of Chemistry

University of Eldoret
University of Buea
Makerere University
Maseno University
St John's University of Tanzania
University of Douala
Alabama A and M University

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Abstract

Antimicrobial pollution in Africa is escalating rapidly, threatening ecosystems and human health. Naturally occurring minerals, flora and microbial communities can support cost-effective and environmentally sustainable strategies to address this crisis and help achieve relevant Sustainable Development Goals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	837-838
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature Reviews Earth and Environment
Volume	5
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-024-00618-x
Publication status	Published - Dec 2024

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