Building Health Resilience: USAID Initiatives to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance and Ensure Patient Safety in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal
Building Health Resilience: USAID Initiatives to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance and Ensure Patient Safety in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal
Embark on a journey of transformative health care initiatives with USAID’s Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program, as told through three compelling stories from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. By showcasing MTaPS’ efforts to revitalize infection prevention and control (IPC) committees, combat antimicrobial resistance, and bolster patient safety, these short videos celebrate the strides made in strengthening health systems, preventing infectious threats, and prioritizing patient well-being. Together, they highlight the tangible results of USAID’s work to establish resilient health systems across Africa.
Building Resilience in Health Care: USAID’s Partnership for Safer Patient Care in Cameroon
The USAID MTaPS Program is enhancing IPC practices within selected health facilities in Cameroon. By bolstering IPC committees, MTaPS, in partnership with Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health, is actively contributing to the development of a robust and resilient health system. This proactive approach prioritizes patient safety while addressing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: USAID’s Impact in Côte d’Ivoire
Learn about USAID’s work, through its MTaPS Program, to support Côte d’Ivoire in its efforts to contain the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Working with private-sector pharmacies and health facilities, MTaPS is providing staff training, increasing awareness, and revitalizing IPC committees within clinics. This multifaceted approach aims to enhance staff knowledge and practices on IPC while improving the availability and appropriate use of antimicrobials.
Guardians of Health: Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control Committees in Senegal
From protecting patients and health workers against infections to ensuring the safe disposal of medical waste, IPC committees are a tried-and-true strategy for fostering a safe and secure health care environment. Through its MTaPS Program, USAID partners with Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action to strengthen IPC committees at health facilities.