Identifying and Addressing Challenges to Antimicrobial Use Surveillance in Low-and Middle-Income Countries Experiences & Lessons Learned from Tanzania and Uganda

Reuben Kiggundu

Identifying and Addressing Challenges to Antimicrobial Use Surveillance in Low-and Middle-Income Countries Experiences & Lessons Learned from Tanzania and Uganda - Mwanza, Tanzania: Reaserch Square & Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] 2022/7/7 - Pages 1-8 - Reaserch Square .

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security threat and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. One of the key drivers of AMR is the inappropriate use of antibiotics. A key component of improving antibiotic use is conducting antimicrobial use (AMU) surveillance. = antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial use surveillance, capacity building, health system, Africa, global health security, point prevalence survey

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