Background

AMR is a growing public health threat, undermining the ability to treat common infectious diseases. In Africa, AMR is a documented challenge, particularly in healthcare-associated bacterial infections. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in human health are key drivers of AMR globally. Developing and implementing standardized treatment guidelines (STGs), especially those informed by local data, offer one of several opportunities to reduce the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials.