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About the NIAMR Project
Funded Research
NIAMR — the National Integrated Digital AMR Platform — is a research project developing and evaluating a national interoperable integrated digital platform for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data capture, processing, and sharing in Uganda.
The project brings together human health AMR data from multiple existing systems to support timely detection, monitoring, and evidence-based decision-making for improved surveillance and response.
- NIAMR Platform
- National Situation Analysis
- National AMR Data Needs
- Data Governance Framework
- User & Training Guides
36
Months Duration
£807K
NIHR Funded
The Challenge
The Problem We Are Solving
AMR Research
One Health
1.3M
Fragmented Data Systems
AMR data in Uganda remain fragmented across disjointed systems, incomplete in coverage, and underutilised for decision-making.
Limited Interoperability
Disconnected data systems prevent effective sharing of AMR information across clinical, public health, and policy levels.
Skills & Capacity Gaps
Shortage of skilled personnel and limited clarity regarding national AMR data needs hinder surveillance and response.
Expected Outcomes
What We Will Deliver
Enhanced AMR Surveillance
Enhanced availability and use of integrated AMR data for timely, evidence-based decision-making.
Scalable One Health Model
Reduced AMR burden with a scalable model for other countries and One Health sectors.
- WHO Global Action Plan on AMR (2015)
- Uganda National Action Plan on AMR (2024–2029)
- UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on AMR
- Africa CDC Landmark Report on AMR Data Gaps
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Funding & Acknowledgements
Project Funding & Key Details
NIAMR is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) under the Global Health Policy and Systems Research programme.
Funding Details
Award ID: NIHR168786 | Amount: £807,234.27
Programme: Global Health Policy and Systems Research
Funding Stream: Global HPSR — Project Awards
Duration: 36 months (February 2026 – January 2029)
Contracting Organisation
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda — one of East Africa's leading research universities with extensive capacity in health research, AMR surveillance, information systems, and digital health innovation. The project is based at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS).
About the NIHR
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The Global Health Policy and Systems Research programme supports research that generates evidence to strengthen health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
Disclaimer
This research is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) — Global Health Policy and Systems Research programme (Award Reference: NIHR168786). The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the UK Department of Health and Social Care.
