Title of the publication | The challenges and successes of implementing a sustainable antimicrobial resistance surveillance programme in Nepal |
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Abstract | Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health concern and its surveillance is a fundamental tool for monitoring the development of AMR. In 1998, the Nepalese Ministry of Health (MOH) launched an Infectious Disease (ID) programme. The key components of the programme were to establish a surveillance programme for AMR and to develop awareness among physicians regarding AMR and rational drug usage in Nepal. |
DOI | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/269 |
Name of the first author | Malla, Sarala |
Year of publication | 2014 |
Study design of the publication | Narrative |
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Sub-sector | Sub-sectors are further units of demarcation within a sector E.g. awareness campaign from veterinarians to cat owners about toxoplasmosis drug resistance and transmission of resistant bacteria: ANIMAL, PETS |
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General (human health) |
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