Antibiotic usage and resistance are major health concerns. Antibiotic resistance occurs
when bacteria evolve to resist the effects of antibiotics, making it impossible to treat …

Irrational and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a major problem that can lead to the
development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent and rapidly escalating pandemic, presenting a
critical challenge to global health security. During the pandemic, this study was undertaken …

Background Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions are a known driver of antimicrobial
resistance in settings with limited diagnostic capacity. This study aimed to assess the impact …

Background Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is imperative in addressing the menace of
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in health systems. Commonwealth Partnerships for …

Surgical instruments, be they disposable or reusable, are essential in any surgical
procedure. Reusable surgical instruments should be properly sterilized or disinfected before …

Human beings are susceptible to various diseases from birth; among them are bacterial
infections, which increase the mortality rate worldwide, causing challenges in the healthcare …

Introduction Antimicrobials are consumed among patients globally, but in developing and
middle-income countries, these drugs can be obtained without a prescription from …

Low-and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of antimicrobial
resistance and often lack adequate surveillance due to a paucity of microbiological studies …

(1) Background: Rational use of medicines (RUM) and their assessment are important to
ensure optimal use of resources and patient care in hospitals. These assessments are …