Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Experts Urge MBBS Curriculum Overhaul to Curb Antibiotic Misuse
Doctors are worried because the medicine that fights infections, antibiotics, is not working as well anymore.
This is because of people using antibiotics too much or incorrectly.
Experts at a conference said medical schools need to teach future doctors how to use antibiotics the right way.
They also want to teach doctors how to use antibiotics more carefully and only when needed.
If this doesn't happen, simple infections could become very dangerous in the future.
They also say that antibiotics can be cheaper than some medical tests which means they are being overused.
Finally, awareness campaigns are necessary to make sure that everyone understands the seriousness of the issue.
Infectious disease specialists are pushing for changes in medical education to curb antibiotic misuse.
The CIDSCON 2025 conference in Mumbai is discussing strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Experts warn that unchecked antibiotic use is reducing their effectiveness.
The MBBS curriculum needs strengthening to teach responsible antibiotic use.
AMR is a growing global health threat, with forecasts of 10 million deaths annually by 2050.
- Who
- Infectious disease specialists and experts
- What
- Are advocating for changes in the MBBS curriculum to address rising antibiotic misuse.
- When
- At the CIDSCON 2025 conference.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- To combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the ineffectiveness of antibiotics.
- Conference
- CIDSCON 2025
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Focus
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- Main Issue
- Antibiotic Misuse
- Expected Deaths (2050)
- 10 million annually worldwide