Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Antimicrobial Consumption (AMC), and Antimicrobial Use (AMU) Surveillance Training
Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Partnership (MAAP II) – ASLM
National capacity strengthening initiative aimed at improving AMR, AMC, and AMU surveillance systems through structured training, standardised reporting frameworks, and a Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT) model across Kenyan health facilities.
Project Background
Many health facilities across Africa face significant gaps in collecting, analysing, and reporting antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial consumption (AMC), and antimicrobial use (AMU) data in a standardized and actionable format.
This limitation weakens national surveillance systems and affects evidence-based decision-making for antimicrobial stewardship and public health interventions.
The MAAP II initiative under the African Society of Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) was designed to address these gaps by building institutional and national capacity through structured training and mentorship.
Project Statistics
50
Trained Participants
15
Participating Hospitals
5 Days
Intensive Training
ToT
Trainer of Trainers Model
Project Objectives
Strengthen Surveillance Systems
Build capacity for standardized AMR, AMC, and AMU surveillance across health facilities.
Improve Data Quality
Enhance accuracy, consistency, and usability of antimicrobial surveillance data.
Capacity Building
Train hospital focal persons and data managers on AMR/AMC/AMU reporting systems.
Trainer of Trainers (ToT)
Establish a cascade model for sustainable national surveillance training.
Key Activities
- 5-day intensive AMR/AMC/AMU surveillance training workshop
- Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT) capacity building model
- Hands-on structured data collection exercises
- Data analysis and interpretation training
- Standardised reporting framework development
- Use of national surveillance tools and guidelines
- Group-based practical case studies
- Mentorship on hospital surveillance implementation
Leadership Role
Position
Lead Facilitator and Organiser
Partners
MOH, ASLM, 15 Kenyan Hospitals
Organised training logistics and coordination
Facilitated AMR surveillance methodology sessions
Guided AMC and AMU data collection tools
Supported Trainer-of-Trainers cascade model
Surveillance Training Impact Areas
Major Achievements & National Impact
Trained National Experts
Successfully trained 50 participants from 15 Kenyan hospitals as Trainers of Trainers (ToTs).
Improved Surveillance Capacity
Strengthened hospital capacity to collect and report AMR, AMC, and AMU data.
Standardised Tools
Introduced structured tools for antimicrobial data collection and reporting.
National AMS Support
Contributed to strengthening Kenya’s National Action Plan (NAP-AMR) implementation.
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