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&…
Alarming number of infections, deaths due to antimicrobial resistance across Europe: Report
Around 33,000 people died as a direct consequence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Delhi street fruit juice samples
Study for which samples were taken, said the source of the bacteria could be municipal water
Drug resistance: treatable diseases have once again turned fatal, says WHO
Data from 114 countries show spread of the major public health threat; global collaboration needed for targeted solutions, says global health agency
Study finds presence of antibiotic resistance genes in babies within hours of being born
India, Rwanda, Nigeria among countries studied; Drug-resistant sepsis bacteria likely transmitted from mothers or hospital environment
Lessons learnt tackling COVID-19 can be used in global AMR response: Report
Increased investment, availability and accessibility of health infrastructure and global cooperation key to tackling AMR, it says
Over half of prescribed antibiotics in India can lead to AMR, finds National Centre for Disease Control
High use of antibiotics found; recommends defined policies and monitoring consumption
New report flags use of antibiotics on animals
Out of 155 countries, 45 acknowledged using antibiotics on animals, says report by World Organisation for Animal Health; wake up call for India
As told to Parliament (February 10, 2023): Smriti Irani says her ministry ‘unaware’ of CSE report on malnutrition deaths
The report by Centre for Science & Environment and DTE shows over 1.7 million Indians die every year due to poor diet
McDonald’s USA to stop sourcing chickens raised with antibiotics
Sourcing of antibiotic-free chicken is catching up in the US, setting an example for Indian retail food companies
Antibiotic resistance: Nigeria stares at a major catastrophe
Coordinated response is the need of the hour
Antimicrobial resistance: The need to tackle access-excess problem
AMR, like every process, has its own drivers and determinants. The threat has evolved over time due to our acts of omission and commission
Antibiotic use in livestock, poultry set for big surge
Study says India is a major contributor to overall increase in antimicrobial consumption in food animals
AMR Awareness Week: US FDA is too close to meat and drug industries when it comes to protecting public health
FDA has helped to create antibiotic-intensive livestock system of US
Ban use of TB drug on crops: Central panel
Minutes of the meeting said that streptomycin, tetracycline use be phased out by 2022-end for crops for which no options were available
Antimicrobial resistance: India needs to enhance framework for monitoring antibiotics
Global procurement focus shifting to monitoring drug manufacturing practices
Day 2: countries share their experiences of fighting antimicrobial resistance
Experts fear India will accept the draft global action plan on antimicrobial resistance despite reservations
AMR Awareness Week: FAO’s biosecurity protocol can help create healthy farms with less antibiotic use
The three-zone biosecurity initiative by FAO was originally launched in 2013 to contain avian flu outbreaks
Air pollution by PM2.5 linked to rise in antibiotic resistance globally: Analysis
Study throws new light on spread of antimicrobial resistance through air, has relevance for all areas where air pollution is higher, says CSE
One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
Interface addresses global health issues necessitating multisectoral, multidisciplinary response to AMR
Antibiotic resistance: South Africa has a success story in treating resistant TB
Antimicrobial resistance is a worry as in several other African countries
AMR Awareness Week: Subscription-based economic model can help unblock pipeline for new antibiotics
At present, drug development is only profitable if combination of prices and sales volumes is sufficiently high
Why do we need to worry about antimicrobial resistance in the time of COVID-19?
As more and more antimicrobials are used to control the virus and the co-infections, this indiscriminate use will further increase AMR
AMR ticking timebomb: Drug-resistant gonorrhea outbreak in Kenya major fertility threat, researchers warn
Gonorrhoea is the second-most common disease to be sexually transmitted across the world
Antimicrobial resistance: Madhya Pradesh’s action plan needs targeted and specific interventions
Antibiotics in food animals an essential environmental and public health issue