Stop using antibiotics to promote growth, prevent disease in animals: WHO

WHO's new recommendations are aimed at preventing resistance against antibiotics, which are extensively used to treat diseases in humans

Two-thirds poultry farms in India use antibiotics for growth promotion

These farms were also nearly three times more likely to report multidrug resistant bacteria than those that did not use antibiotics for growth …

Bacteria resistant to ‘last resort’ antibiotic found in US sewage

Environmental spread of resistant bacteria is a global health concern, but there are no policies to address it

Despite global momentum to address antimicrobial resistance in environment, critical gaps remain

Despite promising statements of intent from pharmaceutical industry, irresponsible practices in supply chains are yet to be curbed

Domino's and Dunkin Donuts release policy on limiting antibiotic use in chicken

The development comes days after non-profit CSE revealed their indifference towards controling antibiotic use in India 

Resistant bacteria isolated from poultry market in Hyderabad

A study reveals resistant bacteria were isolated from both broiler and free-range chicken. The broiler chicken sampled in the study were reared …

India's antibiotic use in animals to increase 82% by 2030

A study published in journal Science has ranked India as the fourth largest user of antibiotics in animal feed

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&…

‘India needs interdisciplinary studies to tackle antibiotic resistance’

New study says that India has the highest rates of resistance to antibiotics despite less consumption

Budget 2018 gives AMR a miss despite being a public health threat  

With no funds allocated for Antimicrobial Resistance, it will be challenge to implement Strategic National Action Plan

WHO releases a list of pathogens for which new antibiotics are required

The list categorises the bacteria according to the urgency of need for new antibiotics

Modi bats for judicious use of antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health issue which needs urgent attention

Colistin ban a step in the right direction, says CSE

Such a ban might open avenues to regulate rampant antibiotic use in poultry in India

अथ एंटीबायोटिक कथा

इस विचार का सबूत नहीं मिला है कि एंटीबायोटिक को जल्दी बं�…

Last line of antibiotics failing in Europe

Data from across the European Union shows that antibiotic resistance has increased for bacteria and antibiotics under surveillance  

Fungus around toe nails can kill bacteria that cause life threatening infections

Scientists have found that the fungus is a source of novel antibiotics which inhibit the growth of bacteria

पढ़े-लिखे लोग भी एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं के खतरों से बेखबर

ताजा सर्वेक्षण से पता चला है कि न केवल अशिक्षित, बल्कि शि…

कीटनाशक में एंटीबायोटिक का इस्तेमाल, बन सकता है हमारी जान का खतरा

स्ट्रीप्टोमाइसिन और टेट्रासाइक्लिन एकमात्र एंटीबायो�…

We can no longer outrun antibiotic resistance. So, here’s what we need to do instead

Researchers are tackling the problem of antibiotic resistance head on — by hunting for the genes that enable bacteria to become resistant …

Spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to effluents from sewage treatment plants

Study finds high levels of β-lactam-resistant bacteria and genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance from STP effluents

Are new draft rules on antibiotics in poultry enough?

Antibiotic misuse in all poultry birds and livestock must be urgently addressed

Study finds ‘multi antibiotic’ resistant bacteria in chicken samples from Mumbai

There is an urgent need to limit antibiotic use and stop antibiotic misuse for poultry, says study co-author

European Medicines Agency asks EU to decrease use of antibiotic colistin

The update comes after a new mechanism of resistance to the bacteria was found in pigs and humans samples

Non-profit warns EPA against expanding use of crucial antibiotic as pesticide

The Center for Biological Diversity and Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future ask EPA to not expand the use of oxyteracycline for citrus crops

Fast food chains progress on antibiotic policy, but action fragmented

The policies remain fragmented with focus limited to certain food animal species or markets