Scaling-Up Interventions for Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship Using a One Health Approach in Wakiso District, Uganda
Authors:
- Grace Biyinzika LubegaGLGrace Biyinzika Lubega
- David MusokeDavid Musoke
- Suzan NakalawaSNSuzan Nakalawa
- Claire BrandishCBClaire Brandish
- Bee Yean NgBNBee Yean Ng
- Filimin NiyongaboFNFilimin Niyongabo
- Freddy Eric KitutuFKFreddy Eric Kitutu
- Jagdeep GheerJGJagdeep Gheer
- Jody WinterJWJody Winter
- Michael Obeng BrownMBMichael Obeng Brown
- Kate Russell-HobbsKRKate Russell-Hobbs
- Lawrence MugishaLMLawrence Mugisha
Open Access
- 24 March 2023
- conference paper
- Published by MDPI AG in Medical Sciences Forum
- Vol. 15 (1) , 7
Abstract
We implemented a multidisciplinary project between Uganda and the UK aimed at strengthening antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Wakiso district, with a focus on capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge exchange using a One Health approach. Project activities included: trainings and workshops on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), AMS, infection prevention and control (IPC); Global Point Prevalence Survey (GPPS) data collection and analysis; and the mentorship of lower level health facilities. Our project demonstrated that AMS interventions using a One Health approach can enhance understanding of the prudent use of antimicrobials and improve practices at health facilities and within communities.Keywords
Funding Information
- Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS) (CwE.B03)
- UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) (CwE.B03)
- English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance (ESPAUR) (CwE.B03)
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