Progress on implementing the WHO-GLASS recommendations on priority pathogen-antibiotic sensitivity testing in Africa: A scoping review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Authors: Mackline Hope, Conrad Tumwine, Dickson Tabajjwa, Reuben Kiggundu, Herman Mwanja, Fahad Lwigale, Jonathan Mayito, J. P. Waswa, Dathan M. Byonanebye, Daniel Bulwadda, Francis Kakooza, Andrew Kambugu

Source: Wellcome Open Research, Vol 9 (2024)

Subject Terms: Antimicrobial resistance, GLASS implementation, AMR Surveillance, Africa, eng, Medicine, Science

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Relation: https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/9-692/v1; https://doaj.org/toc/2398-502X

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Progress of Implementation of World Health Organization Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System Recommendations on Priority Pathogen-Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing in Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review

Authors: Mackline Hope, Reuben Kiggundu, Dathan M Byonanebye, Jonathan Mayito, Dickson Tabajjwa, Fahad Lwigale, Conrad Tumwine, Herman Mwanja, Andrew Kambugu, Francis Kakooza

Source: JMIR Research Protocols, Vol 13, p e58140 (2024)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, R858-859.7

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Relation: https://www.researchprotocols.org/2024/1/e58140; https://doaj.org/toc/1929-0748

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Combating Antimicrobial Resistance Through a Data-Driven Approach to Optimize Antibiotic Use and Improve Patient Outcomes: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

Authors: Jonathan Mayito, Conrad Tumwine, Ronald Galiwango, Elly Nuwamanya, Suzan Nakasendwa, Mackline Hope, Reuben Kiggundu, Dathan M Byonanebye, Flavia Dhikusooka, Vivian Twemanye, Andrew Kambugu, Francis Kakooza

Source: JMIR Research Protocols, Vol 13, p e58116 (2024)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, R858-859.7

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Relation: https://www.researchprotocols.org/2024/1/e58116; https://doaj.org/toc/1929-0748

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Utility of syndromic surveillance for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in resource-limited settings: a narrative review

Authors: Herman Mwanja, J. P. Waswa, Reuben Kiggundu, Hope Mackline, Daniel Bulwadda, Dathan M. Byonanebye, Andrew Kambugu, Francis Kakooza

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology, Vol 15 (2024)

Subject Terms: healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), syndromic surveillance, resource-limited settings, emergency department, public health surveillance, Microbiology, QR1-502

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1493511/full; https://doaj.org/toc/1664-302X

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Enhancing infection prevention and control through hand hygiene compliance in six Ugandan hospitals using quality improvement approaches

Authors: Hassan Kasujja, J. P. Waswa, Reuben Kiggundu, Marion Murungi, Grace Kwikiriza, Rony Bahatungire, Henry Kajumbula, Fozo Alombah, Mohan P. Joshi, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 12 (2024)

Subject Terms: infection prevention and control, hand hygiene, healthcare-associated infections, multimodal strategies, continuous quality improvement, hand hygiene compliance, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1465439/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-2565

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Engaging healthcare students in innovative approaches for antimicrobial resistance containment

Authors: Hassan Kasujja, Henry Kajumbula, Jonans Tusiimire, J. P. Waswa, Stella M. Nanyonga, Reuben Kiggundu, Daniel C. Mwandah, Marion Murungi, Nathan Mugenyi, Irene M. Mukenya, Mohan P. Joshi, Dan Schwarz, Felix Bongomin, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Journal of Public Health in Africa, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp e1-e8 (2024)

Subject Terms: antibiotic resistance, africa, curriculum, health occupations students, public health, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/645; https://doaj.org/toc/2038-9922; https://doaj.org/toc/2038-9930

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A One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Uganda: Implementation experience, results, and lessons learned

Authors: Reuben Kiggundu, J.P. Waswa, Niranjan Konduri, Hassan Kasujja, Marion Murungi, Patrick Vudriko, Harriet Akello, Eric Lugada, Cecilia Muiva, Esther Were, Dinah Tjipura, Henry Kajumbula, Kate Kikule, Emmanuel Nfor, Mohan P. Joshi

Source: Biosafety and Health, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 125-132 (2024)

Subject Terms: One health, Antimicrobial resistance, Antibiotic resistance, Joint external evaluation, Global health security, Uganda, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259005362400003X; https://doaj.org/toc/2590-0536

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National-Level Consumption of Antimicrobials in the Veterinary Sector in Uganda: A Report on Analysis of Import Data for 2021

Authors: Marion Murungi, Patrick Vudriko, Helen Byomire Ndagije, Diana Nakitto Kesi, Allan Serwanga, Kalidi Rajab, Leonard Manirakiza, John Paul Waswa, Hassan Kasujja, Mark Barigye, Ddembe Kaweesi, Harriet Akello, Juliet Namugambe, Reuben Kiggundu, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 14, Iss 2, p 150 (2025)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial use surveillance, antimicrobial consumption, veterinary antimicrobials, Uganda, Africa, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/14/2/150; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Appropriate Antimicrobial Use Among Health Professionals in Uganda

Authors: Allison Ross, Philip J. Meacham, J. P. Waswa, Mohan P. Joshi, Tamara Hafner, Sarah Godby, Courtney Johnson, Shilpa Londhe, Dorothy Aibo, Grace Kwikiriza, Hassan Kasujja, Reuben Kiggundu, Michelle Cho, Sarah Kovar, Freddy Eric Kitutu

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 13, Iss 11, p 1016 (2024)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial stewardship, behavior change, antimicrobial prescribing compliance, antimicrobial resistance, AWaRe, behavioral nudges, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/11/1016; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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Antimicrobial consumption surveillance in Uganda: Results from an analysis of national import data for the human health sector, 2018–2021

Authors: Marion Murungi, Helen Byomire Ndagije, Reuben Kiggundu, Diana Nakitto Kesi, JP Waswa, Kalidi Rajab, Mark Barigye, Allan Serwanga, Leonard Manirakiza, Hassan Kasujja, Ddembe Kaweesi, Mohan P. Joshi, Juliet Namugambe, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 45-51 (2023)

Subject Terms: Antimicrobial consumption, Antibiotic consumption, Antimicrobial use surveillance, Antimicrobial resistance, Uganda, Defined daily dose, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034123003672; https://doaj.org/toc/1876-0341

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Restarting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context

Authors: Reuben Kiggundu, Qi Rui Soh, Warittha Tieosapjaroen, Christopher K. Fairley, Joseph D. Tucker, Weiming Tang, Lei Zhang, Jason J. Ong

Source: EClinicalMedicine, Vol 72, Iss , Pp 102647- (2024)

Subject Terms: HIV, Prevention, PrEP, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Restarting, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589537024002268; https://doaj.org/toc/2589-5370

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What is the appropriate antimicrobial use surveillance tool at the health facility level for Uganda and other low- and middle-income countries?

Authors: JP Waswa, Reuben Kiggundu, Niranjan Konduri, Hassan Kasujja, Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Mohan P. Joshi

Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, Vol 34, Iss , Pp 145-149 (2023)

Subject Terms: Antimicrobial resistance, Antimicrobial use surveillance, International health regulations, Point prevalence survey, Antibiotic use, Microbiology, QR1-502

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213716523001054; https://doaj.org/toc/2213-7165

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Moving from assessments to implementation: promising practices for strengthening multisectoral antimicrobial resistance containment capacity

Authors: Mohan P. Joshi, Fozo Alombah, Niranjan Konduri, Antoine Ndiaye, Ndinda Kusu, Reuben Kiggundu, Edgar Peter Lusaya, Robert Tuala Tuala, Martha Embrey, Tamara Hafner, Ousmane Traore, Mame Mbaye, Babatunde Akinola, Denylson Namburete, Alphonse Acho, Yacouba Hema, Workineh Getahun, Md Abu Sayem, Emmanuel Nfor

Source: One Health Outlook, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-17 (2023)

Subject Terms: Antimicrobial resistance, AMR, Global Health Security Agenda, International Health Regulations, Joint External Evaluation, WHO benchmarks, Environmental sciences, GE1-350, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2524-4655

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Identifying and addressing challenges to antimicrobial use surveillance in the human health sector in low- and middle-income countries: experiences and lessons learned from Tanzania and Uganda

Authors: Reuben Kiggundu, Edgar Lusaya, Jeremiah Seni, J. P. Waswa, Francis Kakooza, Dinah Tjipura, Kate Kikule, Cecilia Muiva, Mohan P. Joshi, Andy Stergachis, Freddy Eric Kitutu, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2023)

Subject Terms: Antimicrobial resistance, Antimicrobial use surveillance, Capacity building, Health system, Africa, Global health security, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2047-2994

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Addressing gaps in AMR awareness in the public: an evidence-based policy brief to guide school curriculum review in Uganda

Authors: JP Waswa, Reuben Kiggundu, Mohan P. Joshi, Joseph Mpagi, Hassan Kasujja, Marion Murungi, Henry Kajumbula, Esther Were, Dan Schwarz, Kamada Lwere, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 11 (2023)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial resistance, AMR, curriculum review, public awareness, school education, policy brief, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1287523/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-2565

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Development and evaluation of a continuous quality improvement programme for antimicrobial stewardship in six hospitals in Uganda

Authors: Francis Kakooza, Reuben Kiggundu, Andy Stergachis, JP Waswa, Hilma N Nakambale, Hassan Kassuja, Marion Murungi, Harriet Akello, Seru Morries, Mohan P Joshi, Niranjan Konduri

Source: BMJ Open Quality, Vol 12, Iss 2 (2023)

Subject Terms: Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/12/2/e002293.full; https://doaj.org/toc/2399-6641

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Antimicrobial susceptibility surveillance and antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Africa from 2001 to 2020: A mini-review

Authors: Francis Kakooza, Reuben Kiggundu, Gerald Mboowa, Patrick David Kateete, Olga Tendo Nsangi, Jupiter Marina Kabahita, Bernard Ssentalo Bagaya, Daniel Golparian, Magnus Unemo

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology, Vol 14 (2023)

Subject Terms: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, antimicrobial susceptibility surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, Africa, WHO Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (GASP), WHO enhanced GASP (EGASP), Microbiology, QR1-502

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1148817/full; https://doaj.org/toc/1664-302X

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Strengthening multisectoral coordination on antimicrobial resistance: a landscape analysis of efforts in 11 countries

Authors: Mohan P. Joshi, Tamara Hafner, Gloria Twesigye, Antoine Ndiaye, Reuben Kiggundu, Negussu Mekonnen, Ndinda Kusu, Safoura Berthé, Edgar Peter Lusaya, Alphonse Acho, Robert Tuala Tuala, Ayasha Siddiqua, Henri Kaboré, Soukeyna Sadiya Aidara, Javier Guzman

Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, Vol 14, Iss 1 (2021)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial resistance, global health security agenda, international health regulations, joint external evaluation, multisectoral coordination, one health, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2052-3211

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Implementation of the World Health Organization Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System in Uganda, 2015-2020: Mixed-Methods Study Using National Surveillance Data

Authors: Susan Nabadda, Francis Kakooza, Reuben Kiggundu, Richard Walwema, Joel Bazira, Jonathan Mayito, Ibrahimm Mugerwa, Musa Sekamatte, Andrew Kambugu, Mohammed Lamorde, Henry Kajumbula, Henry Mwebasa

Source: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Vol 7, Iss 10, p e29954 (2021)

Subject Terms: Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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Relation: https://publichealth.jmir.org/2021/10/e29954; https://doaj.org/toc/2369-2960

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Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use across 13 Hospitals in Uganda

Authors: Reuben Kiggundu, Rachel Wittenauer, JP Waswa, Hilma N. Nakambale, Freddy Eric Kitutu, Marion Murungi, Neville Okuna, Seru Morries, Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Mohan P. Joshi, Andy Stergachis, Niranjan Konduri

Source: Antibiotics, Vol 11, Iss 2, p 199 (2022)

Subject Terms: point prevalence survey, antimicrobial stewardship, antibiotic use surveillance, antimicrobials, Uganda, hospital, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/2/199; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-6382

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