Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to an ICMR report on antibiotic resistance, Dr. M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, emphasised that antibiotics should not be taken casually and must be used strictly as prescribed by doctors.
Medical experts have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in his latest Mann Ki Baat address, calling it a crucial step in raising public awareness about what is increasingly being described as a "silent pandemic".
Speaking with ANI, Jayadevan, a leading expert, warned that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness against dangerous bacteria due to overuse, making infections harder to treat. He pointed out that the primary reason behind this growing problem is the overuse and inappropriate consumpt
In a self-recorded video message released after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Mann Ki Baat address, Dr. Bansal underscored the urgent need for public awareness and responsible behaviour.
Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), Dr Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth said Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned a very important and sensible healthcare topic on antibiotic misuse in his 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025-29) on Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], November 24: As the world marks World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week from 18th Nov- 24th Nov, World Animal Protection India launches a documentary film named 'The Silent Killer- Antimicrobial Resistance or Superbugs' underscoring the ground reality of antibiotic m