AMR, also known as drug resistance, is a rapidly increasing threat to human health worldwide. It was directly responsible for 2,97,000 deaths and was associated with 10,42,500 deaths in India in 2019.
"Antimicrobial resistance can have a potential impact on Viksit Bharat, including prosperity, GDP and various health aspects of the country," said Dr V.K. Paul of NITI Aayog, at an event held at the IMA headquarters in the national capital.
He noted that the government affirmed its commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance.
IMA's pioneering initiative brings together leaders and representatives from 52 medical specialty organizations/associations across the country, coming together on a common platform to strategize against this major health crisis.
Dr. Paul applauded IMA’s NAMP-AMR initiative, calling it “the right step in the right direction.” He also emphasized the need to unite all organizations under one banner to turn this into a national movement.
"AMR poses a significant threat to the health of our nation. The formation of NAMP-AMR by the Indian Medical Association marks the beginning of a concerted national effort to address this crisis head-on," said Dr. Narendra Saini, president of IMA AMR. .
Experts noted that improving medical education and training is crucial to improving the quality of medical practice. They also highlighted the critical need to understand when and how to use antibiotics effectively.
By starting from the basics and strengthening medical education, healthcare professionals can contribute to better healthcare practices and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Meanwhile, Payden, WHO deputy director in India, emphasized the global urgency of addressing antimicrobial resistance and projected it as a possible leading cause of death by 2050. She highlighted the importance of a collaborative approach to this global threat.
"Antimicrobial resistance can have a potential impact on Viksit Bharat, including prosperity, GDP and various health aspects of the country," said Dr V.K. Paul of NITI Aayog, at an event held at the IMA headquarters in the national capital.
He noted that the government affirmed its commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance.
IMA's pioneering initiative brings together leaders and representatives from 52 medical specialty organizations/associations across the country, coming together on a common platform to strategize against this major health crisis.
Dr. Paul applauded IMA’s NAMP-AMR initiative, calling it “the right step in the right direction.” He also emphasized the need to unite all organizations under one banner to turn this into a national movement.
"AMR poses a significant threat to the health of our nation. The formation of NAMP-AMR by the Indian Medical Association marks the beginning of a concerted national effort to address this crisis head-on," said Dr. Narendra Saini, president of IMA AMR. .
Experts noted that improving medical education and training is crucial to improving the quality of medical practice. They also highlighted the critical need to understand when and how to use antibiotics effectively.
By starting from the basics and strengthening medical education, healthcare professionals can contribute to better healthcare practices and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Meanwhile, Payden, WHO deputy director in India, emphasized the global urgency of addressing antimicrobial resistance and projected it as a possible leading cause of death by 2050. She highlighted the importance of a collaborative approach to this global threat.
