Codex adopts stricter food safety standards
The international food standards body has adopted stringent laws on pesticides in food and arsenic residue in rice
COVID-19: Why biocide overuse needs to be addressed to tackle AMR
Excessive use of biocides can be a potential threat that could drive AMR further, underlined a WHO editorial
Global antibiotic use in animals dip by 13% in 3 years; but regional disparities exist
While 49 countries from Asia, Far East, Oceania and Europe reported an overall reduction in antimicrobials used, the remaining 31 from African …
WHO launches tool for safer use of antibiotics, curb resistance
The health body has also begun a global campaign to achieve 60% increase in use of drugs that target a specific microorganism rather than several …
How your Christmas turkey arrives already stuffed – with antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance in livestock farming will reduce the impact of the suite of pharmaceuticals we rely on for fighting human diseases
Refugees, migrant populations particularly vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO
Healthcare needs of these populations are heterogenous and depend heavily on host countries’ capacity
Antibiotic use in Uganda high: Action is needed
Less than 30% antibiotic prescriptions complied with Uganda’s clinical guidelines, finds survey
Antimicrobial resistance: Here is how Malaysia endeavours to protect its people from AMR
Public awareness campaigns related to the prudent use of antimicrobial agents can reduce the misuse of antimicrobials in animals
Study warns diphtheria could become a major global threat
The relatively easily-preventable infection, has started to become resistant to several classes of antibiotics and in future, it may even become …
Report finds positive associations between antimicrobial use in animals and AMR in humans
Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials is one of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance
India, the antibiotic capital of the world
Antibiotics are often used to treat diarrhoea and upper respiratory tract infections, which can be reduced by improving sanitation and personal …
New polymeric material developed for controlled release of two different drugs
By repelling water, the material is able to control the rate of infiltration of water molecules, allowing the release of the drug in a sustained …
Rising antimicrobial resistance among newborns calls for novel antibiotic regimens
Newborn infection rates in low-income countries are three-20 times higher than in high-income countries
Scientists identify bacterium that could be source of antibiotics
Preliminary studies have indicated that the bacterium could be used to produce antibiotics for several diseases including malaria
Millions to die from superbug infections: report
2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance, says a report by the …
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: Now G7 health ministers take it up
Report highlights key healthcare challenges, G7 commitments to address them
Antibiotic residues in wastewater may trigger antimicrobial resistance in India, China: Study
Antimicrobial resistance results in an increase in morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs for the individual, health system and country
‘One Health’ key in Zimbabwe’s fight against antimicrobial resistance
Since AMR is a complex problem involving several sectors, Zimbabwe is using the best possible strategy to fight it
Canadian scientists develop new antibiotic that prevents cell division
Older antibiotics like penicillin kill bacteria by preventing their cell wall from being built in the first place
Antibiotic resistance: How to reduce consumption of antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance affects public health in many parts of the world now. Left unchecked, they may even upstage several …
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Two crucial lessons for AMR on irrational antimicrobial use during COVID-19
Antibiotic misuse was more in strained healthcare systems such as India during COVID-19 than in high-income countries
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Recent initiatives of DSPRUD towards AMR containment
DSPRUD, a non-government organisation since 1996, has been working at various levels and contributing from policy to the grass root level with …
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Some possible solutions to reduce antibiotic dependence in aquaculture
Antimicrobial resistance is a multi-driver problem and only a multi-thronged approach can be helpful in tackling this scourge
India among top countries for hospital-acquired resistant infections: Study
136 million such infections globally; China, Pakistan and India bear highest burden
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Sale of antimicrobials in bulk to aquaculture farmers a serious concern, urgent measures needed, says fisheries department letter