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 …

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

Refugees, migrant populations particularly vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO

Healthcare needs of these populations are heterogenous and depend heavily on host countries’ capacity

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

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 …

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 …

Antimicrobial resistance: Here is how to reduce AMR in factory farming

Key to combatting AMR is understanding its multistakeholder and multidimensional nature

Antimicrobial resistance: How biosecurity in livestock can be a tool to improve animal health, reduce antimicrobial use 

Inability to measure biosecurity and hygiene status of a farm has been a major obstacle

Antibiotic resistance: How Zambia is trying to reign in AMR

Antibiotic abuse dog the country like many of its counterparts in Africa

Antibiotic resistance: Spread across the world

Asia and Africa will account for 88.8 per cent of deaths from antimicrobial resistance

India beats many in high grade antibiotics abuse: Study

The drugs to be prescribed in ICUs are being given for primary care

Tackling antimicrobial resistance: Now G7 health ministers take it up

Report highlights key healthcare challenges, G7 commitments to address them   

India among top countries for hospital-acquired resistant infections: Study

136 million such infections globally; China, Pakistan and India bear highest burden

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

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

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

‘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 …

AMR Awareness Week: Antimicrobial research and development needs greater push through policies

We need policies to reward R&D, bring products to market and ensure equitable access and prudent use

Can game theory help detect drug-resistant bacteria?

Washington State University researchers developed a software tool, with a graphic user interface, that can identify most relevant features …

Fight against AMR: UN calls for global cooperation & agreement on pandemic treaty

Multi-sectoral cooperation, technology, innovation, research needed to tackle AMR, says Amina Mohammed

NCDC survey on antibiotic use highlights need for properly monitoring critically important antimicrobials to mitigate AMR

A third of most commonly prescribed antibiotics were third generation cephalosporins, a class of critically important antimicrobials, …