Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System in Sentinel Sites in Cameroon.

Background The purpose of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance is to guide clinical decision-making, characterize trends in resistance infections, and provide epidemiological data to study the impact of AMR on health and the effectiveness of control measures in health facilities and the community. To do this, regular and relevant assessments of standardized AMR surveillance systems are essential to prioritize threats and improve their performance and cost-effectiveness. The scarcity of data and the absence of a local and national strategy on the surveillance of antibiotic resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa and even more so in Cameroon do not allow an effective response to be carried out against the scourge.