The research will combine microbiological and public health approaches to explore the prevalence, transmission, and contributing factors of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in these communities. Key research questions include:
- What human, animal, and environmental factors contribute to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
- How can Community Health Workers (CHWs) help mitigate their spread?
Requirements:
- Essential: Willingness to spend time in both Uganda and the UK during the project and proficiency in Luganda.
- Desirable: Wet lab microbiology skills.
For full details, visit:
<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/phd/phd-opportunities/
studentships/health-innovation-phd-studentships/one-health-drivers-of-antibi
otic-resistant-bacterial-infections-in-rural-ugandan-communities> NTU Health Innovation PhD Studentships.
Application Deadline: Friday, 14 February 2025.
For inquiries, contact Dr. David Musoke at dmusoke@musph.ac.ug or Jody Winter at jody.winter@ntu.ac.uk.-Mak News. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
