Report finds positive associations between antimicrobial use in animals and AMR in humans
Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials is one of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance
Madhya Pradesh second state to have plan for antimicrobial resistance
The move will encourage other states to develop their own plans, which in turn, will help in tackling antimicrobial resistance on the national level
National action plan on antimicrobial resistance urges multi-sectoral initiative
Antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, is a global public health threat, as antibiotics and antimicrobials are becoming …
India finalises national action plan on antimicrobial resistance
The government terms antimicrobial resistance as a serious threat to global public health
Antimicrobial resistance emergence and spread: interview with Anthony D So
Anthony D So is Director of Strategic Policy Program at ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance, USA. He has chaired a WHO expert working group …
Monitor resistance gene to help combat antimicrobial resistance: scientists
Scientists suggest that monitoring genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance will help track the problem
Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance
The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional levels
Antimicrobial resistance in Kenya: interview with Samuel Kariuki
Samuel Kariuki is professor and head, Centre for Microbiology Research at KEMRI, Nairobi. His research interest lies in the epidemiology and …
Focus on environmental effects of antimicrobial resistance: experts
Working groups formulated input guidelines for addressing animal and environmental aspects of antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics under development insufficient to tackle antimicrobial resistance
World Health Organization releases its latest report on antibacterial agents in preclinical and clinical development
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Zimbabwe’s initiatives to prevent and contain AMR
A look at the steps taken by the Government of Zimbabwe to contain AMR in the country
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Nigeria’s challenges to implement action plan for food system protection
Implementing national action plan is cost-intensive and requires human resource
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
The new plan aims to extend FAO’s capacity development assistance to its members
Simply Put: Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How poor regulation threatens aquaculture
There are no regulations or institutional setup for freshwater aquaculture
Simply Put: Antimicrobial Resistance
Most nations in the world have no plan to fight antimicrobial resistance: WHO
First- of-its-kind report shows even surveillance of antibiotic resistance is very poor
AMR Awareness Week: Tackling antimicrobial resistance is a critical global function
There are many advantages to using a global functions framework rather than just the narrow public goods framework
AMR Awareness Week: Antimicrobial research and development needs greater push through policies
We need policies to reward R&D, bring products to market and ensure equitable access and prudent use
AMR Awareness Week: Kerala’s AMR committees & literacy campaigns example of participatory antimicrobial stewardship
A hub-and-spoke model of AMR surveillance has been initiated in almost all districts
AMR Awareness Week: Tackling antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems through a One Health approach
Adopting a whole-of-society and multi-sectoral approach is essential to address AMR effectively
AMR Awareness Week: The link with climate change, water & why we need to incentivise measures against antimicrobial resistance
Many countries now have national AMR action plans, but implementation remains vastly different
Antimicrobial resistance: Here’s what can be done to address environmental AMR in India
India is the world’s largest consumer of antibiotics in terms of total volume
Lack of access to antibiotics is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance
Sustainable access to antibiotics in low- and middle-income countries is crucial
DTE Coverage: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022
The WAAW 2022 concluded with the Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR