Researchers from CCMB have mapped antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban wastewater across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The study reveals consistent bacterial resistance mechanisms, gene-sharing patterns, and a practical SOP enabling nationwide surveillance of drug-resistant pathogens.
The partnership strengthens the ties between UK and India while addressing one of the most urgent global health challenges—antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Hyderabad: As part of the world antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness week, Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge and the Moazzam Jahi market were lit in blue on Monday. The monuments will continue to be lit in Blue till Wednesday, November 24, senior health officials from Infection Control Academy of India, said. Special Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration and […]
Hyderabad: Experts from health, veterinary, agriculture, pollution control and environment in a meeting on the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) said that there was a need to frame an action plan to contain the threat of AMR in Telangana. Over 50 experts in a meeting organised by ReAct Asia Pacific, a network working on AMR […]
Hyderabad: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory to all the medical colleges on indiscriminate use of antimicrobials and development of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) leading to an increase in the incidence of infections and avoidable morbidity and mortality. The Chairman of NMC, Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma has forwarded a letter from Secretary, Ministry […]
In fact, many recent studies have said that the world stands at the edge of a 'post-antibiotic era'. Under this, resistance can spread everywhere and create untreatable infections with antibiotic resistance which can affect anyone, of any age.
