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    Challenges that may impact achieving and maintaining accreditation in clinical laboratories in Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    (2021) Daka V; Mubanga M; Mukanga B; Mfune RL; Chileshe M; Machiko A; Mudenda S; Chikwanda E; Mudenda T; Simusika P; Mwale S; Musalula S; Ndola Teaching Hospital, Ndola, Zambia.; Mary Begg Health Services, Ndola, Zambia.; University of Zambia, School of Veterinary Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia.; Public Health Department, School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia.; University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia.; Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Ndola, Zambia.; Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; CIDRZ; Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
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    Drivers of antimicrobial resistance in layer poultry farming: Evidence from high prevalence of multidrug-resistant
    (2023-Sep) Mudenda S; Bumbangi FN; Yamba K; Munyeme M; Malama S; Mukosha M; Hadunka MA; Daka V; Matafwali SK; Siluchali G; Mainda G; Mukuma M; Hang'ombe BM; Muma JB; Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.; Department of Disease Control, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, House No. 5 Chaholi, off Addis Ababa drive, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Biological Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Public Health, Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia.; Department of Pathology and Microbiology Laboratory, University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Anatomy and Physiological Sciences, Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, Eden University, Lusaka, Zambia.; Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.; CIDRZ; Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials exacerbates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the poultry sector. Information on factors driving AMR in the layer poultry sector is scarce in Zambia. This study examined the drivers of AMR in the layer poultry sector in the Lusaka and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study employed a structured questionnaire in 77 layer poultry farms in the provinces of Lusaka and Copperbelt, Zambia, from September 2020 to April 2021. Data analysis was conducted using Stata version 16.1. Antimicrobial resistance was defined as the presence of multidrug resistance (MDR) isolates. Multivariable regression analysis was used to identify drivers of AMR. RESULTS: In total, 365 samples were collected, from which 339 (92.9%) CONCLUSION: This study found a high prevalence of AMR in layer poultry farming linked to the type of farm management practices and lack of AMR awareness. Evidence of high MDR in our study is of public health concern and requires urgent attention. Educational interventions must increase AMR awareness, especially among small- and medium-scale poultry farmers.