Topic: Antimicrobial resistance

WHO Grants Boost Pathogen Genomic Surveillance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced ten projects to enhance pathogen genomic surveillance, which aims to address disease threats effectively. The projects will receive approximately $2 million...

November 28, 2024

Nafithromycin: India Launches First Locally Developed Antibiotic

Wockhardt Ltd has developed Nafithromycin, the first domestically produced antibiotic targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria. This antibiotic is aimed at treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults, the launch was...

November 28, 2024

Nafithromycin: India’s First Antibiotic to Combat Resistance

The Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the launch of “Nafithromycin,” recent advancements in biotechnology. This antibiotic aims to tackle resistant infections, particularly Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). Development...

November 22, 2024

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Observed From November 18 – 24

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health, reducing the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. This issue is particularly severe in developing countries, where limited healthcare access and the misuse of...

November 19, 2024

World AMR Awareness Week – 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health threat. It occurs when microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to standard treatments. This evolution makes infections harder to manage....

November 9, 2024

One Health Priority Research Agenda on Antimicrobial Resistance

The release of the One Health Priority Research Agenda on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by key organizations, including FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH, signifies a significant step towards addressing...

July 5, 2023

EU to Strengthen Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance

The Council of the European Union recently adopted recommendations to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a pressing global health issue. These recommendations, aimed at reducing the risk of microorganisms...

June 19, 2023

Discovery of Bacteria Resistant to Colistin

Researchers in Los Angeles have made a concerning discovery: bacteria that is highly resistant to colistin, which is considered the “last resort” antibiotic. The bacteria was found in...

April 13, 2023

Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR

The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 concluded on November 25, with the endorsement of the Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR by several countries at the Third Global High-level...

November 28, 2022

Third Global High-Level Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance

The 3rd Global High-Level Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance is being organized in Muscat, Oman from November 24 to 25 this year. What is the 3rd Global High-Level Conference...

November 25, 2022