More evidence of rampant use of non-therapeutic antibiotics in poultry farms in the country
India has started to address the misuse of antimicrobials in food animals, but needs to do much more
US to regulate use of antibiotics in bees
As per new FDA rules, beekeepers can get antibiotics only after they are prescribed by a veterinarian
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
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
Antimicrobial resistance: Prevention key to control pandemics
Important to prevent emergence and spread of infections to reduce need and dependence on antimicrobials
Antibiotic resistance: China battles population, size
Health care reform since 2011 bear results but more needs to be done
COVID-19: Finding clues to containment in wastewater
Australia, the Netherlands and Massachusetts have found traces of the virus in wastewater so far
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
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
Various pathogens increasingly becoming resistant to critically important antimicrobials: ICMR report
Resistance of common pathogens more pronounced to fluoroquinolones, carbapenems, third generation cephalosporins classes of antibiotics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
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 …