Hope Mackline
@drmackline
Project Manager, @CAMO_Net1 Uganda hub at @IDIMakerere; Medical doctor, Public Health Specialist.
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11-05-2022 12:27:19
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AMR threatens the very core of clinical care. If we invest in medicines, we must ensure they work. We are pleased that CAMO-Net Uganda hub is championing evidence-based antimicrobial optimisation. We challenge the team — Dr. Olaro Charles, Director General, Ministry of Health- Uganda
The annual costof treating bacterial infections was estimated at $25,152,120 across nine RRHs in Uganda Ministry of Health- Uganda Patients with AMR infections contributed $22,297,235, accounting for 89% of the total costs, while patients with susceptible infections contributed $2,854,886
Today, we teamed up with Ministry of Health- Uganda to share 7-1-7 research findings, demonstrating how this framework has bolstered Uganda's response to outbreaks of #anthrax, #Ebola, and #measles. Read more: rb.gy/lm60xa #OneIDI #IDIGHS
Across 6 referral hospitals in Timor-Leste🇹🇱, we have launched phase 1 of a project introducing Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for key antibiotics. Led by Menzies Research & UNPAZ, the work is strengthening AMR response in the country. Read more on our blog: camonet.org/2025/08/01/str…
In our latest study, we identified distinct genetic signatures in the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein that differentiate transmitted/founder viruses from historical strains in E. Africa—revealing potential new targets for vaccines and therapeutics frontiersin.org/journals/micro… ACE Bioinformatics & Data Sciences
❗️Huge opportunity with our friends at the Fleming Initiative They're recruiting a Google DeepMind Academic Fellow to bring cutting-edge #AI to their efforts in addressing #AMR. 3-year post-doc | £54-64k | apply by 7 Sept 2025 👉 imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jo…
Be part of a global AMR campaign! Submit your photo & story on how antibiotics helped you or your family. Your entry could be featured at #PiccadillyCircus London during #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek in November To submit: fleminginitiative.org/thank-you-anti… #AMR Hope Mackline CAMO-Net
With support from Wellcome, our CAMO-Net Uganda fellow, @MillennialDr launched her Quality Improvement Project at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She's utilizing a QI based approach to test & implement AMS interventions & documenting the changes. To read more: camonet.org/2025/09/08/lau…
Please check out Makerere University College of Health Sciences Centennial Celebrations #MakCHS100 upcoming events #IDIScienceFair and #MakCHSCentennialRun next week. Please register to participate at: chs.mak.ac.ug/100/run.html and us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University Nakijoba Ritah Hope Mackline Mleah
Members of the Parliamentary Forum on AMR held a strategic meeting to review the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill 2025. Proposed amendments aim to enhance oversight, ensure drug quality, and reinforce the fight against antimicrobial resistance Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
Congrats to Tumwine Conrad and the team for their insightful paper on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Community & animal health workers play vital roles in curbing AMR in Africa, but need strong policies & funding. Read the full review & share. tinyurl.com/y36kx38u #OneIDI #GHS