Drug resistance finds mention in new National Health Policy
India does not have robust data on antibiotic resistance, but the available records show that the issue needs immediate response
Western Pacific Region may see 5.2 million AMR-related deaths from 2020 to 2030: WHO study
Economic cost linked to antimicrobial resistance in the region to reach $148 billion, report estimates
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 …
COVID-19: Finding clues to containment in wastewater
Australia, the Netherlands and Massachusetts have found traces of the virus in wastewater so far
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Surgical site infections worsening globally
Surgical site infections are the third-most common hospital-acquired infections in the world
CSE’s week-long campaign on antimicrobial resistance begins November 18
The campaign will include a three-part global webinar series on AMR as the above agendas scheduled for November 18, 22 and 24 respectively
India: the pharmacy of the world where ‘crazy drug combinations’ go unregulated
Of 175 drug combinations used to treat pain-relief, diabetes, anxiety/depression, and psychosis, a study found that 115 combinations had no …
World Health Assembly: bogged down by slow decisions
Crucial decisions, like those on curbing antimicrobial resistance and tackling air pollution and its health effects, are yet to be taken
AMR in post-COVID-19 world: New report calls for response prioritisation
The report calls for a clear need to rethink AMR’s position as part of the global health agenda as COVID-19 will affect the global response …
Why prudent, responsible use is needed to avert AMR crisis in Nigeria
The problem of AMR cuts across human, animal and environmental sectors and requires a multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach
Is there an alternative to antibiotics use in livestock? Yes
Many alternatives to antibiotics have cropped up to help the food industry fight diseases caused by bacteria in animals
WHO report on antimicrobial resistance skips some obvious truths
It shies from mentioning the role of industry in promoting excessive use of antibiotics as well as its large-scale use in food-producing animals
COP28: Global leaders call for transformation of agrifood systems to combat AMR crisis
Evidence-based political decisions, coordinated multisectoral efforts and One Health approach are imperative
COP28: GLG members urge focus on prevention and global cooperation to address AMR
Idea of prevention needs to be hardwired into our system with good guidance, says CSE’s Sunita Narain
UNEA 5.2: Pharma, health sectors among 5 major sources of AMR, says UNEP report
AMR could kill up to 10 million people per year by 2050, says report
Three UN organisations launch a new global coalition of global leaders to tackle AMR
20-member group to be co-chaired by Bangladesh and Barbados prime ministers
Experts recommend safe, regulated use of antibiotics at poultry industry round table
A complete ban on use of antibiotics was not advisable or feasible, participants say
Small antibiotic developers face huge challenges, need handholding: Experts
Antibiotic developers who spoke at CSE webinar highlighted their challenges related to scientific, financial and regulatory aspects of drug …
India has not done much to address antimicrobial resistance: Global report
A survey by FAO, OIE and WHO has found wide discrepancies in countries’ efforts toward tackling AMR
Third gene imparting resistance to last resort antibiotic discovered
The mcr-3 gene was isolated from pigs, reiterating that food animals are prime carriers of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance: When a saviour turns a killer
What if a saviour turns into a killer? After 80 years of use, overuse and abuse of antibiotics—termed magic bullets—microbes have …
Fight against antibiotic resistance gets a fillip
Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance seeks immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to stem the misuse and overuse of …
Antimicrobial resistance to cost global economy up to US $210 trillion
Countries like India which have high rates of malaria, HIV and tuberculosis likely to suffer more if they don't take immediate action to tackle …
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 …
Over half of life-threatening bacterial infections are becoming resistant to treatment: WHO
More research is needed to discover why AMR has increased and the extent to which infections are related to hospitalisations and antibiotic …