National Institute of Public Health

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antifungal resistance and stewardship among pharmacy students in Zambia: a cross-sectional study to inform antifungal stewardship programs

Background Antifungal resistance (AFR) is a growing global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Zambia, where antifungals are often accessed without prescription. Antifungal stewardship (AFS) programs aim to optimise antifungal use, yet limited...

Genomic Insights into the Population Structure and Antimicrobial Resistance of the Most Prevalent Human-Associated Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Serotypes in Romania

This study aimed to identify circulating lineages of the most prevalent human-associated Salmonella serotypes identified through routine surveillance in Romania between 2023 and 2025 and assess their role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A total of 271 isolates (2...