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.
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.
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.
A Hyderabad study reveals a sharp rise in aggressive, drug-resistant eye infections after cataract surgery, risking permanent vision loss. Learn about the silent pandemic and urgent call for action.
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.
Scientists from Kolkata & Hyderabad identify a novel antimicrobial peptide, SA-XV, that could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant fungal eye infections, a major cause of blindness in South Asia. Read the breakthrough findings.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cites ICMR data on rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for global action against indiscriminate antibiotic use. Read the full analysis.
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.
AIIMS Mangalagiri is developing India-specific Epidemiological Cut-Off Values for antimicrobials and a genomic sequencing lab to combat AMR. This will replace dependence on Western data for better treatment.
A groundbreaking JNU study published in Nature reveals Delhi's air, especially in winter, carries dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Crowded areas show the highest load, posing severe health risks.
A shocking Prayagraj study reveals 90% resistance to common antibiotics in newborns. Experts warn against unregulated antibiotic use. Read the full report on the growing health threat.
Hyderabad's IFCAI welcomes PM Modi's focus on antimicrobial resistance in Mann Ki Baat, highlighting the urgent need to curb antibiotic misuse and strengthen infection control in India.
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.
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.
PM Narendra Modi warns that the casual use of antibiotics is making infections stronger. He urges the public to avoid self-medication to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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.
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.
King George's Medical University installs a modern biofire machine for rapid, accurate infection detection in critical patients. Experts also warn about antibiotic overuse. Read more.
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 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.
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 Municipal Corporation urges residents to avoid over-the-counter antibiotics to combat rising antimicrobial resistance. Experts stress completing prescribed courses.
Granules India establishes two advanced research centres at IIT Hyderabad's Technology Research Park, focusing on peptide development and particle engineering to enhance global pharma innovation.
India Biofilms Society's inaugural conclave at SASTRA University brings experts together to combat AMR through interdisciplinary research and education. Join the movement!
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.
ICMR report reveals alarming antibiotic failure rates in India. Common infections becoming untreatable as resistance soars. Urgent action needed to preserve remaining drugs.
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular faces backlash after injecting his 17-year-old girlfriend with cosmetic peptides during a live stream, raising concerns about exploitation and dangerous beauty trends.
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.
A young man's self-medication with antibiotics led to intestinal bleeding and typhoid complications. Learn about India's growing antimicrobial resistance crisis and why proper antibiotic use matters.
Leading medical expert warns antibiotics could become ineffective by 2025, threatening modern medicine. Learn about the antibiotic resistance crisis and how to protect yourself.