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Call for international data sharing to advance AMR research A new Nature Communications paper from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) calls for global collaboration to connect fragmented antimicrobial data and accelerate progress against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The publication, titled “There is urgent need for a Global Data Resource for Antimicrobial PK/PD: CAMO-Net GDR Initiative”, sets out an ambitious plan to create a Global Data Resource (GDR) - a secure, standardised platform for antimicrobial pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) data.

Call for international data sharing to advance AMR research

A new Nature Communications paper from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) calls for global collaboration to connect fragmented antimicrobial data and accelerate progress against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).…

CAMO-Net Uganda at the 6th IDI Science Fair On 17 October 2025, the CAMO-Net Uganda Hub participated in the 6th Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Science Fair, held at the School of Public Health, Mulago National Referral Hospital. Organised by IDI in partnership with Makerere University’s School of Public Health, the event brought together researchers, students, and policymakers to share insights and strengthen collaboration in public health and infectious disease research.

CAMO-Net Uganda at the 6th IDI Science Fair

On 17 October 2025, the CAMO-Net Uganda Hub participated in the 6th Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Science Fair, held at the School of Public Health, Mulago National Referral Hospital. Organised by IDI in partnership with Makerere University’s…

Guest blog: From Plasma to Point-of-Care. My CAMONET Placement at Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool

By Sandra Naluyima, CAMO-Net Uganda As part of my offsite CAMONET placement, I had the incredible opportunity to train at two prestigious UK institutions Imperial College…

Strengthening Global AMS: Insights from South Africa with CAMO-Net Support

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose an urgent global health challenge, making cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange more important than ever. With support from CAMO-Net and the Wellcome Trust, I had…

Liverpool Postcard: Building The CAMO-Net GDR Foundation Through Collaborative Offsite Learning

I recently had the opportunity to spend a month at the University of Liverpool, refining the blueprint for the CAMO-Net Global Data Resource (GDR). My mission was to refine the requirements needed for…

Brazil at ESCMID Global 2025 through the CAMO-Net Travel Grant

Nazareno Scaccia, a postdoctoral fellow at the Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, had the honor of receiving the CAMO-Net Travel Grant to attend ESCMID Global 2025, the 35th Congress of the European Society of Clinical…

CAMO-Net’s landmark Lancet Series on artificial intelligence and infectious diseases Researchers from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) have played a leading role in two papers published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases as part of a three-part Series exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling infectious diseases. The Series, launched this week, examines how AI can support infectious disease prevention and management across clinical care, diagnostics, outbreak detection, infection control, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

CAMO-Net’s landmark Lancet Series on artificial intelligence and infectious diseases

Researchers from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) have played a leading role in two papers published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases as part of a three-part Series exploring the…

Strengthening Uganda’s capacity to address antimicrobial resistance Recently, stakeholders from across Uganda’s public health sector came together for the AMR Public Health Awareness Pillar Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Makerere University School of Public Health. The meeting created a space to reflect on progress, share ideas, and strengthen collaboration on how best to communicate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to communities and influence behaviour change at every level.

Strengthening Uganda’s capacity to address antimicrobial resistance

Recently, stakeholders from across Uganda’s public health sector came together for the AMR Public Health Awareness Pillar Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Makerere…

Launching an antimicrobial stewardship study at Mulago National Referral Hospital CAMO-Net Uganda recently marked an important milestone with the launch of a new antimicrobial stewardship interventional study at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. The project, led by CAMO-Net Fellow Dr Fiona Mutesi Magololo, is the first of its kind to apply a Quality Improvement (QI) approach to support rational antibiotic use on the hospital’s adult surgical wards. The study builds directly on Uganda’s…

Launching an antimicrobial stewardship study at Mulago National Referral Hospital

CAMO-Net Uganda recently marked an important milestone with the launch of a new antimicrobial stewardship interventional study at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. The project, led by CAMO-Net Fellow Dr…

CAMO-Net South Africa hosts the second Global Health Indaba On 2 September 2025, the CAMO-Net South Africa Hub brought together leaders in research, policy, and practice for the second Global Health Indaba, held as part of the WHX conference in Cape Town. Led by Professors Salome Maswime, Sipho Dlamini, and Esmita Charani, the Indaba explored this year’s theme: African Solutions for Global Impact. An Indaba is a Southern African term (from Zulu and Xhosa) that means a gathering, meeting, or discussion - usually one that brings people together to exchange ideas, share concerns, and make decisions.

CAMO-Net South Africa hosts the second Global Health Indaba

On 2 September 2025, the CAMO-Net South Africa Hub brought together leaders in research, policy, and practice for the second Global Health Indaba, held as part of the WHX conference in Cape Town. Led by Professors Salome Maswime, Sipho…

Sharing AMR Insights with Uganda’s Regional Referral Hospitals Over the past five weeks, the CAMO-Net Uganda team has visited Mbarara, Soroti, Mbale, Gulu, Jinja, Arua, Lira, Kabale and Masaka Regional Referral Hospitals to share findings from studies on antibiotic use trends and the economic burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The data, collected from these very hospitals, was returned to the health workers whose daily decisions influence antibiotic use, creating space for dialogue and reflection on emerging resistance patterns across the country.

Sharing AMR Insights with Uganda’s Regional Referral Hospitals

Over the past five weeks, the CAMO-Net Uganda team has visited Mbarara, Soroti, Mbale, Gulu, Jinja, Arua, Lira, Kabale and Masaka Regional Referral Hospitals to share findings from studies on antibiotic use trends and the economic…

From stage to change: AMR awareness in Katanga, Uganda Located in the heart of Kampala, Katanga is one of the city’s largest informal settlements, stretching approximately 1.5 kilometres. Katanga is bordered by Mulago Hospital, Uganda’s largest referral hospital, and Makerere University, the country’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning. Despite being surrounded by centres of education and healthcare, Katanga faces serious challenges, especially when it comes to health access and education.

From stage to change: AMR awareness in Katanga, Uganda

Located in the heart of Kampala, Katanga is one of the city’s largest informal settlements, stretching approximately 1.5 kilometres. Katanga is bordered by Mulago Hospital, Uganda’s largest referral hospital, and Makerere University, the…

Strengthening antibiotic use in Timor-Leste through therapeutic drug monitoring CAMO-Net Timor-Leste has launched the first phase of a project to introduce Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) for key antibiotics. The initiative is being delivered by the Menzies School of Health Research in partnership with Universidade da Paz (UNPAZ). This important milestone marks a step forward in supporting the responsible use of antibiotics and strengthening antimicrobial stewardship across the country. The initiative is being delivered in close collaboration with five referral hospitals - including Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV), HOREX Baucau, RAEOA Referral Hospital, and referral hospitals in Maubisse, Maliana and Suai.

Strengthening antibiotic use in Timor-Leste through therapeutic drug monitoring

CAMO-Net Timor-Leste has launched the first phase of a project to introduce Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) for key antibiotics. The initiative is being delivered by the Menzies School of Health Research in…

CAMO-Net South Africa researchers recognised among global women AMR trailblazers Two CAMO-Net researchers based in South Africa - Professor Natalie Schellack and Dr Dena van den Bergh - have been celebrated in a new editorial spotlighting the global leadership of women in antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The article, Women trailblazers shaping the global future of antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance, was published in the journal Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy.

CAMO-Net South Africa researchers recognised among global women AMR trailblazers

Two CAMO-Net researchers based in South Africa - Professor Natalie Schellack and Dr Dena van den Bergh - have been celebrated in a new editorial spotlighting the global leadership of women in antimicrobial stewardship…

First Cohort of Community Health Workers Joins CAMO-Net Uganda’s AMS Efforts The CAMO-Net Uganda Hub has trained its first group of 62 community health workers to support antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) efforts at the grassroots level. These Village Health Team (VHT) members are now better equipped to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), educate households, and contribute to data collection on medicine use. This milestone marks the beginning of a phased engagement strategy that places VHTs at the heart of Uganda’s community-led response to AMR.

First Cohort of Community Health Workers Joins CAMO-Net Uganda’s AMS Efforts

The CAMO-Net Uganda Hub has trained its first group of 62 community health workers to support antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) efforts at the grassroots level. These Village Health Team (VHT) members are now better…

Expert comment: South Africa’s National Action Plan Last month, a group of over 70 infectious disease and public health experts signed an open letter urging South Africa’s Department of Health and Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to reintroduce a national action plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance, warning that rising antibiotic resistance threatens progress towards universal health coverage under the National Health Insurance. GroundUp, a South African non-profit news website, published a story about this situation.

Expert comment: South Africa’s National Action Plan

Last month, a group of over 70 infectious disease and public health experts signed an open letter urging South Africa’s Department of Health and Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to reintroduce a national action plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance,…

South Africa needs to do more to tackle antimicrobial resistance, warn experts This is a “pandemic which is wreaking havoc, is not being attended to properly and not being taken seriously enough” This is a repost of a GroundUp article. You can read the original article here. 19 June 2025 | By Liezl HumanBrief | Cape Town Image: Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free.org A group of infectious disease and public health experts are calling on the Department of Health and Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to reintroduce a national action plan addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

South Africa needs to do more to tackle antimicrobial resistance, warn experts

This is a “pandemic which is wreaking havoc, is not being attended to properly and not being taken seriously enough” This is a repost of a GroundUp article. You can read the original article here. 19 June…

Dr Raheelah Ahmad recognised with two awards Dr Raheelah Ahmad, Reader in Health Systems at City St George’s, University of London, and Knowledge Mobilisation Lead for CAMO-Net, has been recognised with two prestigious awards celebrating her academic leadership, mentorship, and commitment to global health research. At City St George’s, she was awarded the university-level Postgraduate Supervisor of the Year - Academic Impact Award. Part of the institution’s annual Academic Impact Awards, this honour is based on student nominations and committee review, and highlights Dr Ahmad’s outstanding support for postgraduate researchers and her ability to foster inclusive, impactful academic environments.

Dr Raheelah Ahmad recognised with two awards

Dr Raheelah Ahmad, Reader in Health Systems at City St George’s, University of London, and Knowledge Mobilisation Lead for CAMO-Net, has been recognised with two prestigious awards celebrating her academic leadership, mentorship, and commitment to…

Today we are at @ri-science.bsky.social for the launch of the new @who.int Collaborating Centre for Genomic Surveillance of AMR, hosted by @cpgsthlm.bsky.social and @ndm.ox.ac.uk. Strengthening global AMR surveillance through data, collaboration and innovation. #GenomicSurveillanceAMR

CAMO-Net in London: Researchers perspective Read about the recent CAMO-Net in-person meet up from the perspective of four researchers: Asma Jahan Monika (CAMO-Net Bangladesh), Tlangelani Makamu (CAMO-Net South Africa), Gabrielly Lacerda de Aragão (CAMO-Net Brazil), and Dave Freeman (CAMO-Net UK). Asma Jahan Monika - CAMO-Net Bangladesh Attending the workshop was a highly enriching and intellectually stimulating experience that significantly deepened my understanding of effective medicine prescribing practices—especially in the context of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and neonatal infections in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

CAMO-Net in London: Researchers perspective

Read about the recent CAMO-Net in-person meet up from the perspective of four researchers: Asma Jahan Monika (CAMO-Net Bangladesh), Tlangelani Makamu (CAMO-Net South Africa), Gabrielly Lacerda de Aragão (CAMO-Net Brazil), and Dave Freeman (CAMO-Net UK).…

CAMO-Net in London: Collaboration, innovation and policy engagement More than 75 members of The Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) came together from around the world to meet in London in June 2025 for a week-long programme of collaboration, innovation and global partnership development. With representatives from almost all partner countries from across the collaboration, the week offered an opportunity to share expertise, build relationships and continue the momentum around CAMO-Net’s mission to optimise antimicrobial use, locally and globally.

CAMO-Net in London: Collaboration, innovation and policy engagement

More than 75 members of The Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) came together from around the world to meet in London in June 2025 for a week-long programme of collaboration, innovation and global partnership…

Incredible week with @camo-net.bsky.social UK and India! Diving into all things AMR surveillance, data systems and stewardship strageties! Grateful to our hosts at Amrita for having us! 🇬🇧🇮🇳 #globalhealth #AMR

CAMO-Net Uganda’s National AMR Workshop On 30 April 2025, the CAMO-Net Uganda hub convened a Knowledge Exchange and Sharing Workshop on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which took place in Kampala. The event brought together researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers and academicians to share findings from studies under the CAMO-Net Project and to define clear, practical steps for strengthening Uganda’s response to AMR. Dr Olaro Charles, Director General, Ministry of Health Uganda, opened the workshop by commending the CAMO-Net Uganda hub for its consistent efforts in the AMR space.

CAMO-Net Uganda’s National AMR Workshop

On 30 April 2025, the CAMO-Net Uganda hub convened a Knowledge Exchange and Sharing Workshop on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which took place in Kampala. The event brought together researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers and academicians to…

Autumn is underway in our South Africa National Hub, based in Cape Town, and it's incredibly beautiful

Transforming disease detection with portable diagnostics A groundbreaking portable molecular diagnostic platform, Dragonfly, developed by researchers at the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) in collaboration with the Centre for Bio-inspired Technology (CBIT) and commercialised by Imperial spin-out ProtonDx, now allows for the rapid detection of mpox and other skin-tropic viral infections directly at the point-of-care. This advancement is crucial in enhancing timely diagnosis and effective outbreak management, especially in resource-limited settings.

Transforming disease detection with portable diagnostics

A groundbreaking portable molecular diagnostic platform, Dragonfly, developed by researchers at the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) in collaboration with the Centre for Bio-inspired Technology (CBIT) and…

Uganda’s CAMO-Net team awarded prestigious grant to expand AMR dataset for machine learning research CAMO-Net Uganda has secured significant new funding to scale up its groundbreaking work on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a focus on using machine learning (ML) to improve health outcomes. The successful project, titled Data-Driven Infrastructure for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance IN UGanda (DARING) will receive $282,705.09 USD over 18 months from the Lacuna Fund to generate much-needed clinical outcome data and support equitable AI development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Uganda’s CAMO-Net team awarded prestigious grant to expand AMR dataset for machine learning research

CAMO-Net Uganda has secured significant new funding to scale up its groundbreaking work on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a focus on using machine learning (ML) to improve health outcomes.…

Uganda’s National Momentum on AMR: Gender, Policy and Partnership in Focus At the end of March 2025, Uganda reaffirmed its national commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a high-level quarterly meeting of the Uganda National Antimicrobial Resistance Subcommittee (UNAMRSC). The meeting convened a wide range of stakeholders from human health, veterinary, agricultural, and environmental sectors to evaluate progress and refine strategies aligned with Uganda’s National AMR Action Plan. Researchers from CAMO-Net Uganda, based at Makere University’s…

Uganda’s National Momentum on AMR: Gender, Policy and Partnership in Focus

At the end of March 2025, Uganda reaffirmed its national commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a high-level quarterly meeting of the Uganda National Antimicrobial Resistance Subcommittee (UNAMRSC).…

Policy in action: CAMO-Net presents economic burden of AMR to Uganda’s Parliament Researchers from CAMO-Net Uganda recently attended Uganda’s Parliament for a high-level forum on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The session brought together Members of Parliament, health policymakers, and national stakeholders to address the growing challenge of AMR. The CAMO-Net Uganda hub was invited to the forum to contribute evidence and insights on AMR in the country. The forum, which was chaired by Hon.

Policy in action: CAMO-Net presents economic burden of AMR to Uganda’s Parliament

Researchers from CAMO-Net Uganda recently attended Uganda’s Parliament for a high-level forum on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The session brought together Members of Parliament, health policymakers, and national…

Context & Coordination: CAMO-Net Brazil’s Stewardship Insights A recent mixed-method study from CAMO-Net Brazil has provided valuable insights into the barriers and enablers of implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in primary healthcare settings in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. The study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, was conducted between August and December 2023, combined quantitative data from 208 healthcare workers and qualitative interviews with 16 patients and 12 healthcare workers.

Context & Coordination: CAMO-Net Brazil’s Stewardship Insights

A recent mixed-method study from CAMO-Net Brazil has provided valuable insights into the barriers and enablers of implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in primary healthcare settings in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. The study,…

Global challenges, shared solutions: CAMO-Net Ghana and UK align priorities in AMR diagnostics Researchers from CAMO-Net UK and CAMO-Net Ghana came together in Accra to exchange insights, showcase ongoing research, and lay the groundwork for further collaboration in the diagnostics of infectious disease. Hosted at CAMO-Net Ghana’s base, the meeting provided a platform to align priorities and explore new opportunities for advancing antimicrobial optimisation across both sites. CAMO-Net Ghana is led by Professor Gordon Awandare…

Global challenges, shared solutions: CAMO-Net Ghana and UK align priorities in AMR diagnostics

Researchers from CAMO-Net UK and CAMO-Net Ghana came together in Accra to exchange insights, showcase ongoing research, and lay the groundwork for further collaboration in the diagnostics of infectious…