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"Antibiotics are not routine drug and shouldn't be taken indiscriminately,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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"Antibiotics should be dispensed only with doctor's prescription": Dr Raje
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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
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Irresponsible use of antibiotics fuelling Antimicrobial Resistance: Safdar
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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"I develop infections in Delhi": Nitin Gadkari acknowledges "40% pollution
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Expressing concern over Delhi's severe pollution, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari acknowledged that the transport sector contributes nearly 40 per cent to emissions.
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Pollution driving rise in breathlessness, chest infections, says FICCI Hea
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate during the winter months, medical experts are flagging a noticeable rise in neurological as well as respiratory complaints, underlining the urgent need for sustained government action and public cooperation to curb pollution.
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Israeli scientists discover tiny viral switch that could fight antibiotic-
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A tiny viral switch discovered by Israeli and American scientists could open a new front in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a global health threat projected to kill up to 10 million people annually by 2050.
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Pakistan: Karachi's air quality worsens sharply, respiratory diseases rise
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Health experts stated that the government's failure to enforce environmental standards and control emissions has pushed the city's air pollution to alarming levels, endangering millions of residents, as reported by Dawn.
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Hidden Epidemic in Indian Hospitals: Antibiotic Resistance on the Rise
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released an eight-report highlighting a concerning trend of increasing antibiotic resistance in Indian hospitals. According to the report, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have increased by 91% over the past few years, rendering many drugs in
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"Very good decision... mixture of cold, pollution quite lethal": Doctor ba
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The mixture of cold and pollution is quite lethal. It's a very good decision by the Supreme Court to restrict outdoor activities for children. Early morning hours should also be avoided. The school opening should be delayed for some time till the cold settles down," the doctor told ANI o
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: WHO calls for urgent, unified action as A
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A newly released Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 highlights widening disparities, with low and middle-income nations disproportionately affected. According to the report, resistance was most prevalent in the WHO South-East Asia and Eastern Mediterranean regions in 20
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Pakistan's dengue situation worsens, officials accused of masking death fi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Dawn, Multan and Faisalabad are reportedly facing the most alarming situation. The sharp rise in infections there has contradicted the health department's earlier claims that dengue was "fully under control."
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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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