Programme Officer, Food Safety & Toxins, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
Interface addresses global health issues necessitating multisectoral, multidisciplinary response to AMR
New certification scheme launched to ensure responsible antibiotic manufacturing in India
Manufacturers should provide effective environmental management and wastewater treatment systems to obtain this certification
Rising antimicrobial resistance among newborns calls for novel antibiotic regimens
Newborn infection rates in low-income countries are three-20 times higher than in high-income countries
India among top countries for hospital-acquired resistant infections: Study
136 million such infections globally; China, Pakistan and India bear highest burden
Easy to switch: Here is why India’s dairy farmers should shift to ethnoveterinary medicines
Low-cost ethnoveterinary medicines can help curb the use of antibiotics in Indian dairy sector and combat the overlooked pandemic of …
Antibiotic use in animals, humans can trigger AMR in each other: study establishes links
Reciprocity of antimicrobial consumption and resistance between animals and humans emphasises the need for integrated strategies to stop …
Drug research for children lags behind that for adults; WHO steps in to change it
Bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, and gastrointestinal infections, are the leading causes of death among children worldwide
‘Vaccines can be a potent weapon to fight AMR’
Webinar by International vaccine institute, International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions and Denmark ministry to discuss role of …
It is critical to view antimicrobial resistance through a multi-dimensional lens
Reducing pollution from the pharmaceutical, agricultural and healthcare sectors is needed to reduce the emergence, transmission and spread of …
Antimicrobial resistance: These steps can ensure AMR doesn’t develop in newborns
Vaccination, early diagnosis, improved sanitation, access to clean water, proper hand hygiene, kangaroo mother care and early breastfeeding can …
‘Ethnoveterinary medicines can be used as preventives and curatives’
Down To Earth spoke to MNB Nair from the Center for Ethno-Veterinary Science and Practice, The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences …
‘Ethnoveterinary medicine will be a game changer for dairy in India’
Down To Earth speaks to Meenesh Shah, chairman, NDDB on EVM use in the Indian dairy sector
‘Ethnoveterinary medicine is a simple, cost-effective, farmer-friendly tool’
Down To Earth speaks to Anil Kr Bayati, managing director of Sabar Dairy in Sabarkantha, Gujarat about the use of EVM at the dairy
Big push for One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO, Animal health body lay out plan
Framework will integrate systems and capacity to collectively better prevent, predict, detect and respond to health threats
A third of monitored antibiotic manufacturers in Himachal found to be polluting
Direct emissions from the pharma industry are a hotspot of antibiotic residues since they are discharged in larger concentrations than other …
Alarming number of infections, deaths due to antimicrobial resistance across Europe: Report
Around 33,000 people died as a direct consequence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections
Collaboration, policy, regulatory changes needed to fight antimicrobial resistance: Report
Antibiotic manufacturing must be done responsibly to reduce AMR risk, says report by coalition working to tackle AMR
Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
A recent study in The Lancet showed alarming casualties due to antimicrobial resistance globally, especially Asia and Africa; it also …
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Sale of antimicrobials in bulk to aquaculture farmers a serious concern, urgent measures needed, says fisheries department letter
Union agriculture ministry prohibits use of TB antibiotics on crops
The draft order prohibits import, manufacture or formulation of Streptomycin and Tetracycline for use in agriculture from February 1, 2022; …
Limiting antibiotics use in crops: What new actions did the government take
There were growing concerns over resistance to streptomycin and tetracycline antibiotics
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
The new plan aims to extend FAO’s capacity development assistance to its members
United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
More than 90 heads of states and governments submitted their national strategies, commitments to strengthening food systems at the Summit &…
Ivermectin for COVID-19: Mismatch between global and Indian policies
Union health ministry guidelines say the drug "may be" used for COVID-19 patients even as global agencies don't recommend
Ivermectin for COVID-19: Is India overusing
The medical fraternity is divided on its use amid lack of strong evidence of its success in treating COVID-19
