2021
DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2020.1868055
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Antimicrobial resistance control efforts in Africa: a survey of the role of Civil Society Organisations

Abstract: Background : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat in Africa. AMR prevention and control requires coordination across multiple sectors of government and civil society partners. Objectives : To assess the current role, needs, and capacities of CSOs working in AMR in Africa. Methods : We conducted an online survey of 35 CSOs working in 37 countries across Africa. The survey asked about priorities for AMR, current AMR-specific a… Show more

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“…International activities include those among the Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (ICGAR) Global Leaders group, ongoing activities within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Fleming Fund, and the World Bank alongside activities by the World Health Organization (WHO) including the One Health Approach and the development of Global Action Plans (GAP) to tackle AMR [ 36 , 37 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. Regional initiatives within Africa include activities by the Africa CDC, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), the Southern Africa Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance, other Civil Society Organisations in Africa as well as the development of African guidelines to treat common bacterial infections across age groups [ 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…International activities include those among the Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (ICGAR) Global Leaders group, ongoing activities within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Fleming Fund, and the World Bank alongside activities by the World Health Organization (WHO) including the One Health Approach and the development of Global Action Plans (GAP) to tackle AMR [ 36 , 37 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. Regional initiatives within Africa include activities by the Africa CDC, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), the Southern Africa Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance, other Civil Society Organisations in Africa as well as the development of African guidelines to treat common bacterial infections across age groups [ 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 13 This concern is compounded by a weak and fragmented public health system across the continent and a high burden of infectious diseases, with 62% of disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs) in the African region attributable to infectious diseases. 14 With COVID‐19 ruling most aspects of health care delivery globally, the effects of this phenomenon are gaining more impact. The rising and evolving public health concern is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Africa, the significant impact of AMR is becoming more apparent, with western sub‐Saharan Africa having the highest all‐age death rate of 27.3 deaths per 100,000 13 . This concern is compounded by a weak and fragmented public health system across the continent and a high burden of infectious diseases, with 62% of disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs) in the African region attributable to infectious diseases 14 . With COVID‐19 ruling most aspects of health care delivery globally, the effects of this phenomenon are gaining more impact.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A comprehensive approach, grounded in surveillance and well-structured research, is paramount to understanding and combating the rising antimicrobial resistance tide. However, our findings warrant continuously enhanced efforts to prevent the increase and emergence of antimicrobial resistance on the continent [27].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%