At the Global AMR Innovators Conference (GAMRIC) 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, Prof. Stephen Obaro, Chief Scientific Officer at IFAIN, presented findings from the CAMRA project:
“Antimicrobial resistance surveillance and implications for stewardship in paediatrics: Preliminary report from the CAMRA project.”
The work examined the bacterial causes and antimicrobial resistance patterns associated with community-acquired bloodstream infections among under-five children across seven sites in four states in northern Nigeria.
Preliminary findings showed high levels of antimicrobial resistance, with patterns varying across age groups and sites. Carbapenem resistance was associated with increased mortality risk, highlighting the need for stronger AMR surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention in paediatric care.
The presentation reflects the broader aim of CAMRA: using clinical and molecular data to strengthen understanding of AMR and support the development of sensitive diagnostics and effective therapeutics.
