Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Patients with Vaginal Discharge: A 2019-2022 Analysis at the National Health Laboratory in Eritrea.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant global threat to the treatment of bacterial infections, particularly in low- and middle-income regions such as Africa. This study is aimed at analyzing antimicrobial resistance patterns in vaginal swab samples from patients at the National Health Laboratory from 2019 to 2022.

Methods: This retrospective study examined patient records from vaginal swab analyses performed at the National Health Laboratory between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2022.

Understanding, readiness, and response of healthcare professionals in combating falsified medical products in Eritrea: a population-based survey.

Background: The circulation of falsified medical products is a global threat and is expected to be higher in low- and middle-income countries.

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the understanding, readiness, and response of Eritrea's healthcare professionals (HCPs), and identify potential areas of intervention to combat circulation of falsified medical products.

Design: This was a nationwide population-based cross-sectional survey, conducted in December 2021.