Evaluating the foundations that help avert antimicrobial resistance: Performance of essential water sanitation and hygiene functions in hospitals and requirements for action in Kenya.
<h4>Background</h4>Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities is critical in the provision of safe and quality care. Poor WASH increases hospital-associated infections and contributes to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It is therefore essential for governmen...
Main Authors: | Michuki Maina, Olga Tosas-Auguet, Jacob McKnight, Mathias Zosi, Grace Kimemia, Paul Mwaniki, Constance Schultsz, Mike English |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222922 |
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