Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Plan for Human Health.

The Uganda Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance Program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing public health surveillance to prevent and control infectious diseases. The program involves the systematic collection, analysis, and timely dissemination of AMR information to facilitate an effective public health response. Key activities outlined in the program include establishing a system for the coordination of AMR surveillance, initiating surveillance activities, and conducting biennial resistance surveys for ART and Malaria. The program emphasizes the importance of identifying suitable surveillance sites, developing surveillance protocols for various pathogens, and sensitizing surveillance sites through diagnostic stewardship visits. Additionally, the program highlights the significance of conducting biennial resistance surveys to monitor and address antimicrobial resistance trends effectively. The Uganda AMR Surveillance Program aims to enhance the country's capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to antimicrobial resistance, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes. Through collaboration with responsible entities such as the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP), the program seeks to strengthen surveillance efforts and promote effective antimicrobial stewardship practices in Uganda.
The Policy is designed in 5 Chapters as follow: Background and introduction (1); AMR surveillance guiding principles (2); Leadership, organisation and capacity building (3); Data management and reporting (4); Monitoring and evaluation (5).