ADAPT is a project which strengthens the capacity across 7 Sub-Saharan countries for improved management of antimicrobial resistances (AMR) and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The focus here lies on identifying the linkages and transmission of AMR in a One-Health context. To better control AMR, academic and research institutions from eight participating countries have investigated and developed 6 work packages (WPs) to build the local capacity to identify the main transmission routes. The WPs include screening for AMR in humans, livestock and poultry, employing surveillance and genetic mapping of circulating AMR strains; investigating relationships between helminthic infections and drug resistant bacteria; developing capacities for point of need diagnostics of AMR and NTDs using mobile tests for field use; identifying changes in antimicrobial use and AMR incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic; controlling communicable disease transmission; and building capacity for sustainable leadership in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). With the established consortium this project proposes unique solutions for AMR/AMS through the development of both knowledge and technological infrastructure from a large, diverse, multidisciplinary team.

ADAPT - One Health Network

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