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
Look back at the decade: Antibiotic resistance
One big question from the second decade of the new millenium: Can we fight antibiotic overuse?
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Why India needs to re-examine its pediatric practices
Children often receive multiple courses of antibiotics every year since viral infections are recurrent. This makes them more vulnerable to …
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: How civil society works with government to contain AMR in Nigeria
The participation of civil society organisations in veterinary service delivery is imperative for a huge country such as Nigeria
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Lack of access
Shortage of first-line antibiotics, which are essential to treat a wide range of common infections, is a major public health threat
Antibiotic resistance rising in Helicobacter strains from Karnataka
Scientists find metronidazole and levofloxacin are no more potent against helicobacter infections in the state
Antibiotic resistance: AMR in Ghana, huge public health threat under cover
Health dept steps may fall short due to inadequate funding by government, donors
Antibiotic resistance: Effect of climatic spike
A warming planet will induce the development of antibiotic resistance
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: How the environment plays a role in AMR
The environment is key to the One Health approach to address AMR, which is being strongly advocated by the United Nations and other actors
Too much too often: Antibiotics in Indian crops can make them ineffective
Antibiotics are indiscriminately used on food crops in several parts of the country, adding to the burden of antibiotic resistance
Scientists develop curd-based wound healing gel
The gel not only retards the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria but also enhances wound healing
Honeybees could be biomonitors for AMR spread, suggests paper
The insects can carry genetic elements of key AMR drivers in their digestive tracts
Superbugs found in pork products in Walmart US
9 of the 16 Walmart batches tested contained at least one multi-drug-resistant bacteria
Antibiotic use in Uganda high: Action is needed
Less than 30% antibiotic prescriptions complied with Uganda’s clinical guidelines, finds survey
Bacteriophages: An answer to antibiotic resistance
Research on new antibiotics have hit a wall. Bacteriophages that kill disease-causing bacteria provide an alternative treatment
WHO launches tool for safer use of antibiotics, curb resistance
The health body has also begun a global campaign to achieve 60% increase in use of drugs that target a specific microorganism rather than several …
Antibiotic resistance: How Zambia is trying to reign in AMR
Antibiotic abuse dog the country like many of its counterparts in Africa
India beats many in high grade antibiotics abuse: Study
The drugs to be prescribed in ICUs are being given for primary care
India among top countries for hospital-acquired resistant infections: Study
136 million such infections globally; China, Pakistan and India bear highest burden
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Recent initiatives of DSPRUD towards AMR containment
DSPRUD, a non-government organisation since 1996, has been working at various levels and contributing from policy to the grass root level with …
Silent pandemic needs agenda for change
The rise of antimicrobial resistance is as catastrophic as COVID-19 or climate change
Reluctant game-changers: Why fast food cos in India drag their feet over antibiotics misuse
The fast-food industry has played a critical role in the fight against drug resistance in developed countries. But their attitude changes when it …
Antibiotic resistance: How to reduce consumption of antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance affects public health in many parts of the world now. Left unchecked, they may even upstage several …