Background There is a concern with the growing use of antimicrobials across countries
increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates. A key area within hospitals is their use for …

Abstract Background The Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group is supporting two
hospitals in Ghana to develop antimicrobial stewardship. Early intelligence gathering …

There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …

Antimicrobial prophylaxis is effective in reducing the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs)
post-operatively. However, there are concerns with the extent of prophylaxis post …

Background Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) place a significant burden on
healthcare systems globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate …

Background Surgical site infections after cesarean section are very common clinically, it is
necessary to evaluate the risk factors of surgical site infections after cesarean section, to …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a serious public health problem due to its impacts
on maternal morbidity and mortality and it can have a significant effect on quality of life for …

Background The development of a surgical site infection (SSI) after cesarean section (c-
section) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in low-and middle-income countries …

Objective To provide a general overview of the reported current surgical capacity and
delivery in order to advance current knowledge and suggest targets for further development …

Background Several studies concluded that there is a reduction of maternal deaths with
improved access to caesarean section, while other studies showed the existence of a direct …