Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is occurring at an alarming rate. Surveillance is the cornerstone for evaluating the burden of AMR to inform treatment decisions at local, national, and global levels. Correct identification of bacteria and performance of standard antimicrobial susceptibility is utmost for optimum patient care and also in gauging the burden of AMR.

We use state of the art phenotypic and whole genome sequencing to investigate antimicrobial resistance in commonly isolated bacteria species recovered from humans, livestock/food and the environment. We train laboratory staff from the human and animal health sectors to correctly identify bacteria species and to perform standard antimicrobial susceptibility testing. We are also involved in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of AMR to raise the next generation of resistance fighters to tackle AMR menace

We are investigating Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Extended Spectrum Beta lactamase producing bacteria species in patients with surgical site infections at two hospital in Accra. The findings have been shared with relevant stakeholders to support antimicrobial stewardship programs at the hospitals.