Surveillance of Antibiotic Use in Developing Nations

In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: electronic health records and drug safety databases. The idea is to track prescriptions, monitor side effects, and spot patterns of resistance in real time.By combining these sources, health officials can identify problem areas faster than before. The project will run several studies in different regions, comparing how well the systems work together. Researchers hope to create a model that can be copied in other low‑ and middle‑income countries. If successful, the system could guide better prescribing habits and protect patients from dangerous infections.