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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Antimicrobial Resistance Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform
An Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP) was set up on November 18 this year to mark the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). What is...
