IMA launches project to combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Indian hospitals

New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced the launch of “IMA AMR Smart Hospital Project,” an initiative to address the growing concern of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across healthcare facilities in India.

The initiative aims to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) & Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) strategies by monitoring AMR patterns, improving antimicrobial stewardship, and preventing the spread of resistant pathogens within healthcare facilities.

“Our hospitals are reservoirs of pathogens, making it imperative to implement strong IPC and AMS protocols. With this initiative, we aim to set benchmarks for safe and effective healthcare delivery in the fight against AMR,” stated Dr Anilkumar J Nayak, Secretary General, IMA.

This program is an extension of the pilot project, which was conducted over KD Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Mahavir Jaipuria Rajasthan Hospital in Jaipur; Sehgal Neo Hospital in Delhi; and Ananthapuri Hospital and Research Institute in Kerala.

An Accreditation Committee was formed to oversee and monitor the initiative including an on-site assessment to make a comprehensive analysis,” the release stated.