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.
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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.
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A recent typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar highlights India's ongoing battle with the disease. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment of this monsoon menace.
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.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi cites ICMR data on rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for global action against indiscriminate antibiotic use. Read the full analysis.
Telangana police encountered resistance while conducting breathalyser tests on New Year's Eve. Over 500 cases were registered across multiple districts, with vehicles seized and offenders jailed.
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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.
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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a Rs 6.26 crore memorial for 1857 tribal hero Madho Singh in Bargarh, plus a Rs 15 crore heritage village. A college renamed and new hostel approved.
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.
Leading doctor Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar reveals Pune's key health threats for 2026 and a simple framework for prevention: stable glucose, strong muscles, deep sleep, and lower stress. Learn how to build resilience.
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.
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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.
Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala urges shift to solar power and warns against antibiotic overuse, linking it to climate change and health risks. Read his key proposals.
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.
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Indian scientists have co-developed Zosurabalpin, a new class of antibiotic to fight deadly superbugs like CRAB. This marks India's first novel antibiotic discovery in three decades. Read about this major healthcare breakthrough.