ADAPT, the Africa One Health Network for Disease Prevention, is a multi-country network that strengthens locally led capacity to manage antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) across sub-Saharan Africa, applying a One Health approach that connects human, animal and environmental health expertise.
Confronting AMR and NTDs across borders
ADAPT brings together institutions in seven African countries — Uganda, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, DR Congo, Ethiopia and Sudan — alongside German partners.
The challenge
AMR and neglected tropical diseases place a heavy burden on the region, and responses have often depended on external leadership and resources.
- Sub-Saharan Africa carries a high AMR burden
- Neglected tropical diseases compound the pressure
- Capacity to respond has often relied on outside support
Our approach
A One Health model that screens across humans, livestock and poultry and builds African-led capacity.
- Screen for AMR in humans, livestock and poultry
- Develop point-of-need diagnostics for AMR and NTDs
- Train institutions to lead the work locally
ADAPT applies a One Health approach that connects human, animal and environmental health expertise across seven African countries.
— ADAPT — Africa One Health Network
How the network operates
01
Surveillance & genetic mapping
Track AMR across humans, livestock and poultry.
02
Co-infection research
Investigate helminth infections alongside drug-resistant bacteria.
03
Point-of-need diagnostics
Develop field-ready tests for AMR and NTDs.
04
Capacity & engagement
Train researchers and engage stakeholders at local, regional and national levels.
Collaborators
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Germany); National Institute for Biomedical Research (DR Congo); Centre for Innovative Drug Development & Therapeutic Trials for Africa (Ethiopia); Institut Pasteur de Dakar (Senegal); Kumasi Center for Collaborative Research / AFREhealth (Ghana); University of Ibadan (Nigeria); University of Khartoum (Sudan).