Assessing transparency and accountability of national action plans on antimicrobial resistance in 15 African countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an increasing public health threat to low- and lower-middle income countries. Recent studies found that in fact poor governance and transparency correlate more strongly with AMR than factors such as antibiotic use. While many African countries now have national action plans (NAPs) on AMR, it is unclear whether information is publicly available on their implementation, surveillance and financing.

Methods

Here, the transparency of information related to AMR national action plans in 15 African countries is assessed, based on a governance framework for AMR action plans. Public availability is assessed for AMR documents, progress reports, AMR surveillance data, budget allocations, as well as bodies and persons responsible for implem

SUBMITTER: Harant A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8785006 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature