Guest blog: Communication in Kampala This guest blog comes from Chris Deputy, CAMO-Net Communications Manager, who travelled to Kampala to exchange comms and public engagement knowledge with the team there. Earlier this year, I travelled from Liverpool to Kampala to work with our friends at the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI), Makerere University, or as we know it, CAMO-Net Uganda, on everything CAMO-Net communications. This was funded by a CAMO-Net off-site placement grant, which was originally intended for travel to CAMO-Net South Africa (and I still will go there - their work with Eh!Woza is genuinely inspiring to me and I can’t wait to go back to Cape Town and learn from Tasha and her team).

Guest blog: Communication in Kampala

This guest blog comes from Chris Deputy, CAMO-Net Communications Manager, who travelled to Kampala to exchange comms and public engagement knowledge with the team there. Earlier this year, I travelled from Liverpool to Kampala to work with our friends at the…

Strengthening collaboration in Timor-Leste CAMO-Net colleagues gathered in Timor-Leste recently, bringing together researchers and leaders to share progress, deepen collaboration, and strengthen locally led work addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The visit brought CAMO-Net lead Professor Alison Holmes, Head of Operations Kerri Hill-Cawthorne, and Brazil hub co-lead Professor Anna Levin together with the Timor-Leste team, led by Professor Nelson Martins. The meetings connected colleagues across hubs to learn from each other’s work and shape the future of the network collectively.

Strengthening collaboration in Timor-Leste

CAMO-Net colleagues gathered in Timor-Leste recently, bringing together researchers and leaders to share progress, deepen collaboration, and strengthen locally led work addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The visit brought CAMO-Net lead Professor…

Guest blog: Travel as education A reflection on travel as a form of education In this guest blog, Andiswa Kona from CAMO-Net South Africa, reflects on her recent trip as part of our travel grant scheme. For Early Career Researchers, travel is an essential form of education. I was very appreciative to receive a CAMO-Net Capacity Strengthening Travel Grant. The travel grant enabled me to attend the 10th Regional Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Conference hosted by ReAct Africa and South Centre.

Guest blog: Travel as education

A reflection on travel as a form of education In this guest blog, Andiswa Kona from CAMO-Net South Africa, reflects on her recent trip as part of our travel grant scheme. For Early Career Researchers, travel is an essential form of education. I was very appreciative…

Exploring Biosensors for Antibiotic Detection: Insights from a CAMO-Net Off-Site Placement By Dr. Nazareno Scaccia Between June 23 and July 11, 2025, I had the opportunity to join the Department of Infectious Disease at the Imperial College London as part of the CAMO-Net Off-Site Placement Programme. Hosted at the laboratories of Prof. Dr. Jesus Rodriguez Manzano, this experience aimed to explore the potential of biosensor technologies for antibiotic detection and to strengthen collaboration between Brazilian and UK research groups working in antimicrobial optimisation.

Exploring Biosensors for Antibiotic Detection: Insights from a CAMO-Net Off-Site Placement

By Dr. Nazareno Scaccia Between June 23 and July 11, 2025, I had the opportunity to join the Department of Infectious Disease at the Imperial College London as part of the CAMO-Net Off-Site Placement…

Reflections from the CAMO-Net UK Meeting in London In June 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the CAMO-Net UK Meeting in London from 2–6 June, with support from the CAMO-Net Travel Grant. The meeting brought together CAMO-Net members from different countries and institutions, creating a valuable space for learning, sharing experiences, and building new connections across the network. The main purpose of my participation was to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for future research collaboration.

Reflections from the CAMO-Net UK Meeting in London

In June 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the CAMO-Net UK Meeting in London from 2–6 June, with support from the CAMO-Net Travel Grant. The meeting brought together CAMO-Net members from different countries and institutions, creating a…

Immunology Training and Cultural Immersion in Kampala: My CAMONET Offsite Placement Guest blog by: Tosin Senbadejo As part of my training as a PhD Fellow at the West African Center for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, I was privileged to participate in an off-site placement at the IDI Research Lab, Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda. This placement was made possible through a CAMONET Uganda Offsite placement grant, awarded to me in October 2024.

Immunology Training and Cultural Immersion in Kampala: My CAMONET Offsite Placement

Guest blog by: Tosin Senbadejo As part of my training as a PhD Fellow at the West African Center for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, I was privileged to participate in an…

How Hands-On AMR Training in Ghana Transformed My Work Guest blog by Patricia Nabisubi, CAMO-Net Uganda Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is often discussed in terms of policies, surveillance frameworks, and global strategies. Yet, in practice, the effectiveness of these efforts depends heavily on the people working behind the data, their skills, confidence, and ability to translate evidence into action. My recent hands-on AMR training in Ghana marked a defining moment in my work, fundamentally changing how I approach AMR research, analysis, and collaboration.

How Hands-On AMR Training in Ghana Transformed My Work

Guest blog by Patricia Nabisubi, CAMO-Net Uganda Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is often discussed in terms of policies, surveillance frameworks, and global strategies. Yet, in practice, the effectiveness of these efforts depends heavily on…

Carving a Valuable Experience: My Journey to AMR Next 2025 and the CAMO-Net Meeting India. Guest blog by Zelia Maria Marques Freitas, Research Nurse - CAMO-Net Timor Lesté I am thrilled to share my experience attending the International AMR Nextt 2025 Conference held from November 29–30, 2025, followed by Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) meeting at Amrita Hospital in Faridabad India, from December 1–5, 2025. This journey was made possible through the incredible support of the CAMO-Net Travel Grant, a truly transformative opportunity for my professional career as a Research Nurse specializing in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Carving a Valuable Experience: My Journey to AMR Next 2025 and the CAMO-Net Meeting India.

Guest blog by Zelia Maria Marques Freitas, Research Nurse - CAMO-Net Timor Lesté I am thrilled to share my experience attending the International AMR Nextt 2025 Conference held from November 29–30, 2025,…

From CAMO-NET Support to Global Engagement: My Experience at the PAGE2025 Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece. Guest blog by: Allan Kengo With the CAMO-Net travel award, I had the opportunity of presenting the results of our work at the PAGE2025 Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. Set along the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki offered a breathtaking backdrop for the 2025 edition of a conference that brought together scientists and practitioners from across the global pharmacometrics and modeling community. My participation in PAGE2025 included presenting a poster titled “Pharmacogenetics-guided-isoniazid-dosing-in-individuals-with-tuberculosis-and-HIV.” Our work focused on the application of pharmacogenetic information to optimize isoniazid dosing in individuals with co-existing tuberculosis and HIV, highlighting the role of model-informed precision dosing in improving treatment outcomes in complex clinical populations.

From CAMO-NET Support to Global Engagement: My Experience at the PAGE2025 Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Guest blog by: Allan Kengo With the CAMO-Net travel award, I had the opportunity of presenting the results of our work at the PAGE2025 Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. Set along the…

Guest blog: CAMO-Net Travel Grant Supports Tosin’s Participation at ASM Microbe 2025 Tosin Senbadejo, a PhD student at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, was awarded a CAMO-Net Travel Grant to attend ASM Microbe 2025, the annual conference of the American Society for Microbiology. The conference brought together leading microbiologists and infectious disease researchers from around the world to discuss recent advances in microbiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Guest blog: CAMO-Net Travel Grant Supports Tosin’s Participation at ASM Microbe 2025

Tosin Senbadejo, a PhD student at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, was awarded a CAMO-Net Travel Grant to attend ASM Microbe 2025, the annual…

Guest Blog: Scientific Poster presentation by Martha Akle Asare Martha Akle Asare is my name, a postgraduate student finalizing my Masters of Philosophy in Molecular cell biology of infectious diseases at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, a centre of CAMO-Net, located at the Department of Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Ghana, Legon. As part of my training as an early career scientist, I was privileged to participate and present a scientific poster at the just ended British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) Spring conference on the 15th and 16th of May, 2025 in Birmingham, UK.

Guest Blog: Scientific Poster presentation by Martha Akle Asare

Martha Akle Asare is my name, a postgraduate student finalizing my Masters of Philosophy in Molecular cell biology of infectious diseases at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, a centre of CAMO-Net,…

A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PIONEERING ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A recent study at the Infectious Diseases Institute clinic, led by Dr Barbara Castelnuovo and Dr Noela C. Owarwo, and coordinated by Dr Brian Otaalo, revealed staggering findings: 88% of prescriptions made were deemed inappropriate. In response to the urgent threat of antimicrobial resistance and the troubling rates of inappropriate antibiotic use, a behavioural intervention is being implemented at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Prevention, Care, and Treatment Clinic.

A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PIONEERING ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A recent study at the Infectious Diseases Institute clinic, led by Dr Barbara Castelnuovo and Dr Noela C. Owarwo,…

From Ward Rounds to Mountain Trails: CAMO-Net Fellows’ Transformative Week in South Africa From 27th to 31st October 2025, we, CAMO-Net fellows from across nine countries, had the privilege of participating in a five-day antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) workshop held in Cape Town, South Africa. Sponsored by CAMO-Net Capacity Strengthening arm, the workshop brought together a diverse group of CAMO-Net associated from across 11 countries, committed to strengthening AMS practices within our health systems. Fellows in attendance included Fiona Mutesi Magololo and Oliver Angom from Uganda, Esha Sheth from the UK, Sagar M.

From Ward Rounds to Mountain Trails: CAMO-Net Fellows’ Transformative Week in South Africa

From 27th to 31st October 2025, we, CAMO-Net fellows from across nine countries, had the privilege of participating in a five-day antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) workshop held in Cape Town, South Africa.…

Strengthening Capacity, Driving Change: CAMO-Net Fellows Present Stewardship Innovations and Impact

On 4th December 2025, at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, CAMO-Net fellows participated in a dissemination meeting that marked a major milestone in the CAMO-Net Training and Capacity Strengthening…

Expanding CAMO-Net Brazil within the country The Antimicrobial Guide for Primary Health Care in Ceará has been officially launched, marking an important step in scaling up evidence-informed antimicrobial stewardship approaches in Brazil. The adoption builds on the successful implementation of a CAMO-Net-developed antimicrobial guide in São Caetano do Sul, where it formed a core part of a wider intervention to optimise antibiotic use in primary care.

Expanding CAMO-Net Brazil within the country

The Antimicrobial Guide for Primary Health Care in Ceará has been officially launched, marking an important step in scaling up evidence-informed antimicrobial stewardship approaches in Brazil. The adoption builds on the successful implementation of a…

CAMO-Net’s fifth in-person gathering takes place in India CAMO-Net’s fifth in-person gathering took place in December in India, bringing colleagues together from around the world to build on existing collaborations and to learn more about the breadth of antimicrobial optimisation work taking place across the country. Hosted across sites in Kochi and Chandigarh, the meetings created space for shared reflection, deeper connection and collective thinking around antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

CAMO-Net’s fifth in-person gathering takes place in India

CAMO-Net’s fifth in-person gathering took place in December in India, bringing colleagues together from around the world to build on existing collaborations and to learn more about the breadth of antimicrobial optimisation work taking place…

How AI decision support influences antibiotic prescribing A new study from CAMO-Net UK, published in The Lancet Digital Health, provides rare, real-world insight into how clinicians interact with artificial intelligence (AI) when making complex antimicrobial prescribing decisions - particularly under conditions of uncertainty. The research evaluates an AI-driven clinical decision support system (CDSS) designed to assist clinicians in deciding when patients receiving intravenous antibiotics could safely switch to oral treatment.

How AI decision support influences antibiotic prescribing

A new study from CAMO-Net UK, published in The Lancet Digital Health, provides rare, real-world insight into how clinicians interact with artificial intelligence (AI) when making complex antimicrobial prescribing decisions - particularly…

Reflection from the IAS 2025 Conference. Guest blog by Babirye Zubaina,Research Nurse, CAMO-Net Travel Grant Awardee, Infectious diseases InstituteUganda Hub From the 13th to 17th July 2025, I had the privilege of attending the 13thInternational AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science held in Kigali,Rwanda, with support from the CAMO-Net Travel Grant. The conferencebrought together several thousand participants from across the globe,

Reflection from the IAS 2025 Conference.

Guest blog by Babirye Zubaina,Research Nurse, CAMO-Net Travel Grant Awardee, Infectious diseases InstituteUganda Hub From the 13th to 17th July 2025, I had the privilege of attending the 13thInternational AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science held in…

New research reveals the societal economic burden of antibiotic resistance in Uganda

CAMO-Net Uganda has published the country’s first national cost-of-illness study to estimate the societal economic burden of antibiotic resistance (ABR), revealing a substantial toll on patients, families, and the…

CAMO-Net Uganda wins award

This week, The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) CAMO-Net-Ugandaproject was recognised by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, and won anaccolade for their unwavering support and contribution towards the NationalOne Health Platform. The award came as part of the 9th…

CAMO-Net Fellowship Programme The CAMO-Net Fellowship Programme will soon be launched, offering 11fellowship positions across our 13 sites. This nine-month fellowship aims todevelop the next generation of researchers with the knowledge and skillsneeded to optimise antimicrobial use in humans, contributing to theobjectives of CAMO-Net and supporting the sustainability of antimicrobialoptimisation solutions. The fellowship programme is designed to promote scientific leadership in…

CAMO-Net Fellowship Programme

The CAMO-Net Fellowship Programme will soon be launched, offering 11fellowship positions across our 13 sites. This nine-month fellowship aims todevelop the next generation of researchers with the knowledge and skillsneeded to optimise antimicrobial use in humans,…

Preparing for the CAMO‑Net Fellowship: Curriculum Design Workshop Held in Uganda October 2024 CAMO‑Net is launching a Fellowship Programme to strengthen capacity in antimicrobial optimisation for human use. The programme will be open to applicants from diverse health disciplines and will focus on core CAMO‑Net themes: technology and innovation, medicines management, and the influence of context, culture, and behaviours. In preparation for the Fellowship rollout, the CAMO‑Net Uganda Hub convened a planning workshop to develop the course curriculum.

Preparing for the CAMO‑Net Fellowship: Curriculum Design Workshop Held in Uganda

October 2024 CAMO‑Net is launching a Fellowship Programme to strengthen capacity in antimicrobial optimisation for human use. The programme will be open to applicants from diverse health disciplines and will focus on…

Guest Blog: CAMO-Net Brazil in South Africa: A Travel Grant Experience By Letícia Britto Costa, CAMO-Net Brazil In December 2024, I had the privilege of receiving a travel grant from the CAMO-Net project to participate in two major events in Cape Town, South Africa: the 20th International Congress of Infectious Diseases (ICID) and the CAMO-Net meeting. These ten days were an incredible journey of learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Here are some of the highlights.

Guest Blog: CAMO-Net Brazil in South Africa: A Travel Grant Experience

By Letícia Britto Costa, CAMO-Net Brazil In December 2024, I had the privilege of receiving a travel grant from the CAMO-Net project to participate in two major events in Cape Town, South Africa: the 20th International Congress…

Guest Blog: Building Global Partnerships to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Insights from ISID and CAMO-Net Meetings By Agata do Espirito Santo Soares, CAMO-Net Timor-Leste In December 2024, infectious disease experts from around the world gathered in South Africa for the International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ISID) and the CAMO-Net Meeting. These events brought together over 2,500 participants to address one of the most pressing global health challenges: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Why These Meetings MatterAMR is a growing threat, fueled by factors such as climate change, poverty, and limited access to medicines.

Guest Blog: Building Global Partnerships to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Insights from ISID and CAMO-Net Meetings

By Agata do Espirito Santo Soares, CAMO-Net Timor-Leste In December 2024, infectious disease experts from around the world gathered in South Africa for the International Congress…

From Kampala to Liverpool: an off-site placement story By Elizabeth Nakazibwe, CAMO-Net Uganda Earlier this year, I had the privilege of participating in a month-long offsite placement through CAMO-Net, a key capacity-building initiative. Hosted by the University of Liverpool and Imperial College London, this opportunity was nothing short of incredible! My placement focused on enhancing my skills in project management, and I was fortunate to learn from the best.

From Kampala to Liverpool: an off-site placement story

By Elizabeth Nakazibwe, CAMO-Net Uganda Earlier this year, I had the privilege of participating in a month-long offsite placement through CAMO-Net, a key capacity-building initiative. Hosted by the University of Liverpool and Imperial College…

Guest Blog: My experience at the 2024 International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Cape Town By Esha Sheth, CAMO-Net UK As a research assistant at the University of Liverpool, my role primarily involves assisting with protocol development, obtaining ethics approvals for non-CTIMP (Clinical Trial of Investigational Medicinal Product) research studies and public engagement. With a Master’s in Medical Microbiology under my belt and plans to pursue a PhD, attending the International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) in Cape Town was an invaluable experience.

Guest Blog: My experience at the 2024 International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Cape Town

By Esha Sheth, CAMO-Net UK As a research assistant at the University of Liverpool, my role primarily involves assisting with protocol development, obtaining ethics approvals for non-CTIMP (Clinical…

WAAW 2025: How CAMO-Net India is turning awareness into action

Guest article by Professor Nusrat Shafiq, CAMO-Net India Co-Lead As we mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 - guided by the global theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future” - we reflect on the…

WAAW 2025: Meet our CAMO-Net Fellows

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), we’re celebrating the CAMO-Net Fellows - a talented group of early-career researchers funded by CAMO-Net to complete a fellowship and contribute towards the global efforts to make antimicrobial use smarter, safer…

WAAW 2025: CAMO-Net’s WAAW Community Dialogue As part of our WAAW 2025 events, CAMO-Net brought together participants from across its global network – along with members of the public – for a community dialogue event. The session was designed to create space for open discussion on antimicrobial use and resistance, and to highlight the shared responsibility involved in addressing these issues. With colleagues joining from South Africa, Brazil, Uganda, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the UK, the event reflected the network’s focus on collaboration across different contexts and health systems.

WAAW 2025: CAMO-Net’s WAAW Community Dialogue

As part of our WAAW 2025 events, CAMO-Net brought together participants from across its global network – along with members of the public – for a community dialogue event. The session was designed to create space for open discussion on antimicrobial…

This #WAAW, we’re celebrating the CAMO-Net Fellows - an incredible group of early-career researchers driving innovation across the globe.

From genomics and diagnostics to stewardship, pharmacology and behaviour change, they’re helping to keep antimicrobials effective for everyone.

#WAAW #AMR