Antimicrobial stewardship in Africa: A policy analysis of national action plans across five African countries

Key Points

• The analysis aims to evaluate antimicrobial stewardship components in national action plans across five African countries.
• Analyzed national action plans of five African countries on antimicrobial stewardship and resistance.
• Compared plans against global and regional policy benchmarks.
• Identified areas of alignment and critical gaps in policy implementations.
• Found varying prioritization of antimicrobial stewardship across the five countries.
• Identified key gaps that hinder effective antimicrobial resistance control in national strategies.
• Highlighted specific areas for improvement in policy frameworks.