The National · 20 Oct 2026
UAE bans veterinary use of antibiotic in bid to tackle drug resistance
The UAE is banning the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic, from November 1 under a drive to curb drug resistance and boost patient safety. Ciprofloxacin is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of bacteria-killing antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. These ha
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