Tanzania, Burundi lead in consumption of antibiotics in East Africa
Samples of antibiotics. New data published by the WHO shows Tanzania and Burundi among the top four countries in Africa in consumption of antibiotics. FOTOSEARCH
Tanzania and Burundi are among the top four countries in Africa in consumption of antibiotics, new data published by the World Health Organisation shows.
Tanzania and Burundi consume 27.3 and 4.4 defined daily doses (DDD) per 1,000 inhabitants per day respectively. Burkina Faso is second at 13.8 DDD per 1000 inhabitants per day while Côte d’Ivoire, at 10.7 DDD, is third.
