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By Dr. Alice Nabatanzi Due to the frequent use of antibiotics for prophylaxis and treatment of poultry by Ugandan farmers, antibiotic resistance is on the rise. This has resulted in an outbreak of poultry and human diseases in addition to drug residues in chicken meat being consumed by the majority of Ugandans. Thus, “If you […]
Makerere University convened a symposium to explore bacteriophage applications in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and addressing health, agricultural, and environmental challenges. Organized by The Alliance for Phage Research and Development Uganda Ltd (PhageTeam Uganda), the event brought together researchers from Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Kampala International University, and Ian Clarke International University, and other players, […]
Charles Ssemugabo – Cohort 9, Makerere University Thesis: Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables: Exposure and Health Risks Among Consumers from Farm to Fork in Kampala Metropolitan Area in Uganda. James Muleme – Cohort 10, Makerere University Thesis: Reservoirs, Transmission, and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli at the Human-Animal-Environment Interface […]