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India's AMR Battle: New Plan, Old Hurdles?
22 Nov
Summary
- India faces growing antimicrobial resistance, impacting one in three infections.
- Version 2 of the National Action Plan on AMR launched after slow progress.
- One Health approach needed to combat AMR across human, animal, and environmental health.
The introduction of the second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) signals a renewed effort to combat a growing public health threat in India. Implementation of the first plan was noted as sluggish, prompting the release of this updated policy. Reports indicate a concerning rise in antibiotic resistance, with about one-third of bacterial infections in India showing resistance to common drugs, far exceeding the global average.
This pervasive issue extends beyond human health, impacting veterinary practices, agriculture, and aquaculture through contaminated soil and water. The 'One Health' strategy, which integrates human, animal, and environmental well-being, is gaining traction as a comprehensive solution to this multifaceted problem. Scientists are pushing for this integrated approach to manage increasing resistance in communities.
