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More data is needed to better understand the epidemiology of <jats:italic>Campylobacter<\/jats:italic> spp. in food sold at informal markets, where most people in low-income countries buy their food. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of <jats:italic>Campylobacter<\/jats:italic> spp. among broiler chicken carcasses sold at informal urban markets in Uganda and to gain more knowledge about hygienic handling practices and awareness of foodborne bacterial diseases among the market vendors. In total, 120 broiler chicken carcasses from 30 different markets were analysed using ISO 10272 and confirmed by PCR. AMR analyses were performed using the disc diffusion test. 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