Are antibiotic resistant bacteria the new global epidemic?

Study says 131 antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) material, including blaNDM-1 gene first found in India in 2008, has been found in the&…

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?

Even educated people unaware about proper use of antibiotics: survey

In a survey of 504 persons, scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory found that 47% of people were unaware of the difference between …

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

Wild red fox can help monitor antibiotic resistance in the environment: study

This information is needed to access the impact for humans and enables implementation of possible control measures for antimicrobial …

Chicken hatcheries in Egypt serving as breeding grounds for antibiotic resistance

A team of scientists came to this conclusion after testing fecal samples and swabs collected from 10 hatcheries in the country

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 …

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

Antibiotic resistant genes found in Kerala mangrove ecosystem

Indian researchers have shown that antibiotic resistant genes are present in micro-organisms of mangrove regions in Kerala

Houseflies can spread antibiotic resistant bacteria in poultry farms: Study

Flies can keep the bacteria in their gut for a week and since their flight can last up to 10kms they can act as vectors to disseminate it

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 …

India, the antibiotic capital of the world

Antibiotics are often used to treat diarrhoea and upper respiratory tract infections, which can be reduced by improving sanitation and personal …