India’s Fight Against

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

WHO unveils 13 interventions focusing on a people-centric approach to combat AMR

AMR results from microorganisms adapting due to the misuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs

Antimicrobials encompass antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics

AMR, a global threat, makes resistant infections tougher to treat, escalating morbidity and mortality

AMR, a global threat, makes resistant infections tougher to treat, escalating morbidity and mortality

AMR interventions rest on prevention, essential health services, accurate diagnosis, and quality treatment

WHO's initiatives to combat AMR include the Global Action Plan, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, GLASS, GARDP, and the IACG

India's efforts against AMR involve the National Action Plan, AMR Surveillance Network, international collaborations, and actions to control antibiotic overuse

Collaborative efforts in India led to the banning of Colistin in poultry feed and the prohibition of 40 Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) by the DCGI