Global Healthcare Detection and Response (DARE-AMR) Project
Strengthening antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection and response systems across healthcare facilities in Kenya to enable early identification of AMR threats and coordinated national response mechanisms.
Project Background
Healthcare systems in Kenya have historically faced weak AMR detection and response mechanisms, limiting early identification of antimicrobial resistance threats and delaying coordinated action.
This gap has contributed to increased patient risk, limited surveillance efficiency, and fragmented reporting across facilities.
The DARE-AMR project was designed to strengthen both facility-level and national AMR detection systems through structured implementation support, multidisciplinary coordination, and improved data-driven response frameworks.
Project Statistics
2022-2025
Implementation Period
100
Health System Strengthening Focus
4
Core AMR Pillars
1
National Coordination Stream
Project Objectives
Early AMR Detection
Strengthen systems for early identification of antimicrobial resistance threats in healthcare settings.
Response Systems
Improve coordinated hospital and national response mechanisms for AMR outbreaks.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Engage clinical, laboratory, and public health teams in AMR detection and response.
Data Systems Strengthening
Enhance AMR data collection, analysis, and reporting for decision-making.
Key Interventions
- Site-level AMR detection system implementation
- Coordination of clinical and laboratory activities
- Multidisciplinary team engagement in AMR protocols
- Integration of AMR surveillance workflows
- Quality improvement (QI) interventions
- Strengthening hospital reporting systems
- Data collection and national reporting support
- Alignment with national AMR response frameworks
Leadership Role
Position
Site Lead / Implementation Lead
Partners
MOH, ICAP
Led facility-level AMR implementation activities
Coordinated AMR detection and response workflows
Engaged clinical teams in AMR protocols
Supported national AMR data reporting systems
AMR Response System Strengthening Areas
Major Achievements & National Impact
Improved AMR Detection
Strengthened AMR detection capacity at Machakos County Referral Hospital.
Better Response Systems
Enhanced institutional readiness for coordinated AMR response actions.
Improved Data Systems
Strengthened AMR data collection, reporting, and integration into national systems.
National Contribution
Supported Kenya’s national AMR response infrastructure and frameworks.
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