What does this research mean for the field?

Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in Kigali hospitals, with reductions ranging from 12% to 38%. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in reducing hospital-acquired infections in Rwandan hospitals.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes on Hospital-Acquired Infections in Rwandan Hospitals

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KMKiguranga MutabaziAfrican Leadership Institute

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A cross-sectional study demonstrates reduced hospital-acquired infections in Kigali hospitals, indicating effective antimicrobial stewardship.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in reducing hospital-acquired infections in Rwandan hospitals.
Conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Rwanda Public Health Surveillance System
Analyzed patient demographics and infection rates before and after ASP implementation
Assessed adherence to antibiotic guidelines
Statistically significant decrease in hospital-acquired infections post-ASP implementation (p < 0.05)
Infection rate reductions ranged from 12% to 38% across different hospitals
Variability in effectiveness based on specific programme implementations and hospital characteristics

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Kiguranga Mutabazi (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67f1ff353c071a6f0b11f https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18825326

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A cross-sectional study demonstrates reduced hospital-acquired infections in Kigali hospitals, indicating effective antimicrobial stewardship.

Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes on Hospital-Acquired Infections in Rwandan Hospitals

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Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes on Hospital-Acquired Infections in Rwandan Hospitals

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