A One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Uganda: Implementation experience, results, and lessons learned
A One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Uganda: Implementation experience, results, and lessons learned
By: Reuben Kiggundu, J.P. Waswa, Niranjan Konduri, Hassan Kasujja, Marion Murungi, Patrick Vudriko, Harriet Akello, Eric Lugada, Cecilia Muiva, Esther Were, Dinah Tjipura, Henry Kajumbula, Kate Kikule, Emmanuel Nfor, Mohan P. Joshi
Publication: Biosafety and Health; 17 January 2024;6(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.bsheal.2024.01.003
Since 2015, Uganda has been implementing the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) to strengthen its capacity in line with World Health Organization (WHO) benchmarks for International Health Regulations. Despite these efforts, Uganda remains vulnerable to disease outbreaks, having reported more than 20 outbreaks over the past five years, including Ebola, yellow fever, COVID-19, and cholera. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a persistent challenge. This paper outlines the technical assistance provided to Uganda by the USAID Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program, led by Management Sciences for Health, through a One Health approach.