New research from CAMO-Net Brazil has examined the link between healthcare workers and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The research, published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, exploresContinue reading “Multidrug-resistant organisms in health workers: A cross-sectional study”
Author Archives: Chris Deputy
UNGA 2024: Improving global AMR awareness and action through innovative education and public engagement
As part of the United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting on AMR, CAMO-Net members showcased their public engagement work at event in New York. Key stakeholders from around the worldContinue reading “UNGA 2024: Improving global AMR awareness and action through innovative education and public engagement”
WHO Report into Gender Inequalities in Antimicrobial Resistance
CAMO-Net Contributes to WHO Report Addressing Gender Inequalities in Antimicrobial Resistance The Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) has made a significant contribution to the newly released World Health OrganizationContinue reading “WHO Report into Gender Inequalities in Antimicrobial Resistance”
A global commitment to address antimicrobial resistance
The Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) recently hosted a panel discussion on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Liverpool. Titled “The Drugs Don’t Work: Tackling the Biggest Global Health Crisis ofContinue reading “A global commitment to address antimicrobial resistance”
Launch of antimicrobial guide in São Caetano do Sul
The Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) recently hosted an event in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil, to officially launch its new antimicrobial guide for primary care. This guide isContinue reading “Launch of antimicrobial guide in São Caetano do Sul”
Repost: Why data is key to combatting antimicrobial resistance
Read the insights of Dr Andrew Kambugu, our Uganda National Hub lead, on data in AMR. This is a repost of an article originally published by the Wellcome Trust. TheContinue reading “Repost: Why data is key to combatting antimicrobial resistance”
Guest blog: Estimating the annual economic burden of antibiotic resistance in Uganda
By Elly Nuwamanya (BSc., MSc.), CAMO-Net Health Economist, Infectious Diseases Institute, CAMO-Net Uganda Antibiotics have long been a pillar of modern medicine, leading to significant breakthroughs in treating many infectiousContinue reading “Guest blog: Estimating the annual economic burden of antibiotic resistance in Uganda”
University of Liverpool launches Fleming Fund Fellowships
Members of CAMO-Net UK based at the University of Liverpool have launched the Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme, aimed at developing the next generation of AMR researchers. Read the full storyContinue reading “University of Liverpool launches Fleming Fund Fellowships”
Innovation could speed global infection diagnoses
Researchers from CAMO-Net UK have developed a uniquely portable and rapid molecular diagnostic tool with the potential to revolutionise the way infectious diseases are identified around the world. Effective pathogenContinue reading “Innovation could speed global infection diagnoses”
Raising awareness of AMR in Uganda
CAMO-Net’s National Hub in Uganda has partnered with the Uganda Youth Consortium to advocate for stricter policies on antimicrobial prescription in the country. This collaboration also aims to raise awarenessContinue reading “Raising awareness of AMR in Uganda”
