Importance Antimicrobial resistance continues to spread rapidly at a global scale. Little
evidence exists on the association of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) with the …

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity,
mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns …

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a serious public health challenge in all countries.
However, repercussions of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) …

Introduction Although antimicrobials have traditionally been used to treat infections and
improve health outcomes, resistance to commonly used antimicrobials has posed a major …

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound and often
devastating impact on global healthcare systems. Healthcare systems have had to …

1. Pierce J, Apisarnthanarak A, Schellack N, Cornistein W, Al Maani A, Adnan S, et al. Global
antimicrobial stewardship with a focus on low-and middleincome countries: a position …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been exacerbated by the inappropriate use of
diagnostics, leading to excessive prescription of antimicrobials, and is an imminent threat to …

Background: COVID-19 patients are typically prescribed antibiotics empirically despite
concerns. There is a need to evaluate antibiotic use among hospitalized COVID-19 patients …

Objective To identify and summarize the evidence about the extent of overuse of
medications in low-and middle-income countries, its drivers, consequences and potential …

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is significant challenge humanity faces today, with many
patients losing their lives every year due to AMR. It is more widespread and has shown a …