Publications by authors named "Ibrahimm Mugerwa"
Digital contact tracing presents numerous advantages compared to manual contact tracing methods, especially in terms of enhanced speed and automation. Nevertheless, a lack of comprehensive evaluation regarding functionality, efficiency, benefits, and acceptance within communities remains. Here we primarily focus on the functionality of THEA-GS, an open-source digital contact tracing tool developed through consultation with stakeholders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In low-resource settings, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is detected by traditional culture-based methods and ensuring the quality of such services is a challenge. The AMR Scorecard provides laboratories with a technical assessment tool for strengthening the quality of bacterial culture, identification, and antimicrobial testing procedures.
Objective: To evaluate the performance of the AMR Scorecard in 11 pilot laboratory evaluations in three countries also assessed with the Stepwise Laboratory Quality Improvement Process Towards Accreditation (SLIPTA) checklist.
Article Synopsis
- * The rise of antibiotic resistance, although a natural phenomenon, is increasingly influenced by human activity, and if not managed, could jeopardize recent medical and agricultural advancements.
- * The article discusses Uganda's efforts in developing an antimicrobial resistance surveillance strategy as part of its National Action Plan, demonstrating progress in tracking and analyzing antibiotic resistance trends.
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging public health crisis in Uganda. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan recommends that countries should develop and implement National Action Plans for AMR. We describe the establishment of the national AMR program in Uganda and present the early microbial sensitivity results from the program.
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