India Plans OTC Antibiotics Ban to Curb AMR Crisis
India's drug regulator proposes a major overhaul, including a ban on OTC antibiotic sales and an R&D push, to tackle antimicrobial resistance causing 267,000 deaths annually. Read the full plan.
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Kerala Rolls Out Antibiotic Smart Hospital Guidelines
Kerala's health department releases operational guidelines for antibiotic smart hospitals and panchayats, pioneering a global first in antimicrobial resistance fight. Discover the new colour-coding system.
PM Modi Warns of AMR 'Silent Pandemic' in Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi highlights Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as a grave health threat in Mann Ki Baat. Experts from AIIMS Nagpur & GMCH explain the dangers of antibiotic misuse. Learn how to use antibiotics responsibly.
AIIMS Gorakhpur Commits to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
AIIMS Gorakhpur reinforces its fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), supporting India's National Action Plan. Learn how responsible antibiotic use is key to public health.
PM Modi Highlights Antibiotic Resistance Crisis in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cites ICMR data on rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for global action against indiscriminate antibiotic use. Read the full analysis.
Modi on Antibiotic Resistance: A Silent Epidemic
PM Modi highlights the failure of antibiotics in treating pneumonia & UTIs due to antimicrobial resistance. Learn about the new National Action Plan 2.0 and what you must do to prevent this silent health crisis.
DCA Raids Quack's Clinic, Seizes Illegal Drugs Worth ₹15,011
Drugs Control Administration officials raided an unlicensed clinic in Karimnagar, seizing illegal steroids and antibiotics. The crackdown highlights the public health risks of unauthorized drug sales. Read more.
Modi Urges Halt to Indiscriminate Antibiotic Use
PM Modi flags alarming antibiotic resistance in India, citing ICMR data. He urges citizens to stop self-medication and consult doctors to preserve life-saving drugs.
Anil Nayak Assumes Charge as New IMA President
Dr Anil Nayak begins his term as IMA President, prioritizing doctor safety, healthcare reforms, and tackling AMR. Read his roadmap for India's medical fraternity.
80% Indians Have Superbugs, Lancet Study Warns
A new Lancet study reveals over 80% of Indians carry multi-drug resistant bacteria. Experts warn of an AMR crisis driven by misuse in humans, livestock, and contaminated food and water. Learn the urgent steps needed.
UPSC GS-3 Practice: Rupee Depreciation & Antibiotic Misuse
Sharpen your UPSC Mains answer writing with analysis of India's capital account impact on the rupee and limitations of public campaigns against antimicrobial resistance. Essential GS-3 practice for 2026 aspirants.
Karnataka's Project Against Superbugs Fails to Start
Karnataka's crucial project to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains grounded despite approval. Delays in fund release and staffing stall the fight against drug-resistant infections. Read why this public health threat is growing.
OTC Antibiotics for Cold Caused Drug-Resistant Pneumonia
A doctor reveals how a patient's self-medication with antibiotics for colds led to multi-drug resistant pneumonia. Discover the alarming rise of superbugs in India and crucial steps to control AMR.
Pune Fights Antimicrobial Resistance with New Guidelines
Pune Municipal Corporation urges residents to avoid over-the-counter antibiotics to combat rising antimicrobial resistance. Experts stress completing prescribed courses.
Antibiotic Resistance Causes 2.6 Lakh Deaths in India
A common chest infection lands patient in ICU as antibiotics fail. Discover how antimicrobial resistance caused 2.6 lakh deaths in India and what doctors are doing to combat this health emergency.
India's Antibiotic Crisis: 72% Infections Drug-Resistant
ICMR report reveals alarming antibiotic failure rates in India. Common infections becoming untreatable as resistance soars. Urgent action needed to preserve remaining drugs.
India's AMR 2.0 Plan to Curb Antibiotic Misuse
India launches AMR 2.0, a 5-year national plan to combat drug resistance by phasing out non-therapeutic antibiotic use in livestock and enforcing prescription-only sales. Learn how this affects you.
India Faces Severe Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
India battles a growing antimicrobial resistance crisis driven by antibiotic misuse in humans and animals. Learn about the alarming health implications and urgent solutions needed.
NIT Rourkela's Green Breakthrough Fights Superbugs
Discover how NIT Rourkela's innovative green technology is converting wastewater into powerful antimicrobial solutions, offering hope in the global fight against superbugs.
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