Surgical prophylaxis in Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania – learning from a point prevalence survey

This study reveals a high prevalence of prolonged antibiotic use for surgical prophylaxis, frequent use of antibiotics classified as 'Not recommended', and a lack of adequate documentation, which deviates from international standards. These practices highlight the urgent need for contextualized national guidelines, large-scale implementation projects of evidence-based interventions, and local initiatives in antibiotic stewardship, particularly in low-resource settings.