ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

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• IMA launches project to combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Indian hospitals

  This program aims to combat AMR by improving advanced antimicrobial Stewardship & Infection Prevention & Control strategies in healthcare facilities across India.

  

• Kerala Health Department to hold antibiotic literacy drive in village panchayats

  The initiative is being carried out as part of the SPARK (Students Programme Against Antimicrobial Resistance Kerala) programme of the State Drugs Control Department in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS), an official statement said.

  

• K'taka Health Minister calls for collaborative efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance

  Speaking to startups and researchers at the Bangalore Bioincubation Centre, Rao highlighted new opportunities, encouraging them to think outside the box and "act now," in line with this year's World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week theme, "Educate, Advocate, Act Now."

  

• 'Bridging the knowledge vs access gap in nutrition and health equity'

  Nutrition is a cornerstone of global health, particularly in developing countries grappling with undernutrition and high child mortality. Judd Walson, Chair at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, elucidates on how tackling undernutrition requires addressing infections, poverty, and hygiene alongside diet. He highlights the promise of probiotics and breastfeeding in fostering a healthy microbiome and improving outcomes.

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• IMA launches global alliance to combat antimicrobial resistance

  This initiative aims to address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Commonwealth countries, particularly India, which is considered a hotspot for antibiotic-resistant infections.

  

• IIIT-Delhi researchers develop innovative tool to combat AMR

  The AMROrbit scorecard project introduces a dynamic phase-space model to provide strategic insights into the global progression of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), empowering healthcare stakeholders with actionable data to curb its spread.

  

• World AMR awareness week 2024 : Focuses on urgent action against drug resistance

  In the South-East Asia region, the risks of AMR are influenced by factors such as population density, limited healthcare access, and the misuse of antimicrobials. The WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) has taken steps to address these challenges.

  

• 'Alarming misuse of antibiotics by patients a serious concern'

  A study published in 'The Lancet' medical journal a few months ago said that resistant bacteria, also called superbugs, could kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is hence listed as one of the major public health challenges in the world.

  

• MoS Anupriya Patel seeks urgent action against 'antimicrobial resistance'

  "India proposes a comprehensive approach aimed at improving AMR detection and surveillance capacities across sectors, enabling the use of data to guide evidence-based antimicrobial usage at both local and national levels. This would lay the foundation for the creation of integrated and inter-operable surveillance systems across sectors," she said.

  

• Strategies for effective implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in Indian hospitals

  Ongoing education and training for healthcare professionals—including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists—are crucial for fostering an understanding of antimicrobial stewardship principles. Regular training sessions should cover the rational use of antibiotics, the implications of misuse, and updated treatment guidelines. Integrating these educational programs into the framework of continuing medical education (CME) can facilitate sustained learning and awareness.

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• A looming crisis: India's urgent need for novel anti-infectives

  Several factors contribute to India's vulnerability to this crisis. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics, absence of retail laws & regulations often stemming from a lack of awareness and limited access to qualified healthcare professionals, have extremely fuelled the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. This issue is further exacerbated by the widespread availability of antibiotics without prescriptions, making it easier for individuals to self-medicate, often inappropriately. Adding to this challenge is the inadequate sanitation infrastructure and limited access to clean water and hygiene facilities, creating a fertile breeding ground for infections.

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