Antimicrobial stewardship situation analysis in selected hospitals in Zambia: findings and implications from a national survey

• Main Authors: Joseph Yamweka Chizimu (Author), Steward Mudenda (Author), Kaunda Yamba (Author), Chileshe Lukwesa (Author), Raphael Chanda (Author), Ruth Nakazwe (Author), Bwalya Simunyola (Author), Misheck Shawa (Author), Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia (Author), Duncan Chanda (Author), Uchizi Chola (Author), Tebuho Mateele (Author), Jeewan Thapa (Author), Kenneth Kapolowe (Author), Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba (Author), Mirfin Mpundu (Author), Freddie Masaninga (Author), Khalid Azam (Author), Chie Nakajima (Author), Yasuhiko Suzuki (Author), Nathan Nsubuga Bakyaita (Author), Evelyn Wesangula (Author), Martin Matu (Author), Roma Chilengi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are critical in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is little information regarding the capacity of hospitals to establish and implement AMS programs. The objective of this study was to conduct a baseline assessment of WHO cor...