Antimicrobial resistance kills more Africans than malaria, HIV, TB combined

Leaders gathered at a "One Health" summit in France on April 8, 2026, as antimicrobial resistance emerged as Africa's deadliest health threat—surpassing malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis combined in annual deaths across the continent. The crisis stems from widespread antibiotic overuse and misuse, enabling bacteria to develop resistance to treatment. This threatens global health security, as drug-resistant infections originating in Africa can spread internationally through travel and trade. Meanwhile, viral footage from Kinshasa exposed systemic violence against women in DRC delivery rooms, with a doctor captured on video beating a patient seeking care—sparking outrage and demands for healthcare reform.