Ineffective magic bullets: Antibiotic resistance is now the leading cause of deaths across the globe
Young children were found to be particularly affected by AMR
New antibiotics found from soil a breakthrough against drug resistance
The discovery of new class of antibiotics has ended 25 years of wait
Countries meet to discuss action plan against antimicrobial resistance
Resistance to antibiotics is increasing in both developed and low-income countries
Antibiotic resistance: How to tackle AMR in Africa
Pan-Africa experts meet to find solutions to the antimicrobial resistance mess
Antibiotic resistance: Nigeria stares at a major catastrophe
Coordinated response is the need of the hour
Antimicrobial consumption can lead to human resistance, says new report
The report by European Union agencies has analysed surveillance data for 2011 and 2012
Call for policy to check drug abuse, overuse
Public health experts suggest ways to curb drug resistance
AMR Awareness Week: How colistin went from 'holy water' in medicine to 'sewage' of resistance
More research is needed to find out the long-term effects of using colistin on humans
Superbug threat is for real
But Indian government does not think it is significant
Antibiotic resistance: A new dose
How the world is gearing up to fight antibiotic resistance
Antibacterial resistance: Don't compromise
The only way to combat antibiotic resistance is to keep the environment clean
Fatal resistance
The strong and mighty bacteria are all around us. They have hardened themselves to fight back the antibiotics administered to patients. This is …
Are antibiotic resistant bacteria the new global epidemic?
Study says 131 antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) material, including blaNDM-1 gene first found in India in 2008, has been found in the&…
Collaboration, policy, regulatory changes needed to fight antimicrobial resistance: Report
Antibiotic manufacturing must be done responsibly to reduce AMR risk, says report by coalition working to tackle AMR
Look back at the decade: Antibiotic resistance
One big question from the second decade of the new millenium: Can we fight antibiotic overuse?
Even educated people unaware about proper use of antibiotics: survey
In a survey of 504 persons, scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory found that 47% of people were unaware of the difference between …
Indian startups developing rapid tests to help check antibiotic resistance
One of the teams is working on an automated device which could be operated without the help of a trained lab technician to generate antibiotic …
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Why India needs to re-examine its pediatric practices
Children often receive multiple courses of antibiotics every year since viral infections are recurrent. This makes them more vulnerable to …
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How civil society works with government to contain AMR in Nigeria
The participation of civil society organisations in veterinary service delivery is imperative for a huge country such as Nigeria
Chicken hatcheries in Egypt serving as breeding grounds for antibiotic resistance
A team of scientists came to this conclusion after testing fecal samples and swabs collected from 10 hatcheries in the country
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Lack of access
Shortage of first-line antibiotics, which are essential to treat a wide range of common infections, is a major public health threat
Antibiotic resistance rising in Helicobacter strains from Karnataka
Scientists find metronidazole and levofloxacin are no more potent against helicobacter infections in the state
Wild red fox can help monitor antibiotic resistance in the environment: study
This information is needed to access the impact for humans and enables implementation of possible control measures for antimicrobial …
Limiting antibiotics use in crops: What new actions did the government take
There were growing concerns over resistance to streptomycin and tetracycline antibiotics
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How the environment plays a role in AMR
The environment is key to the One Health approach to address AMR, which is being strongly advocated by the United Nations and other actors