Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Experts Urge Judicious Antibiotic Use to Combat Resistance
Imagine tiny germs that can cause infections are becoming super strong and not affected by medicines (antibiotics) anymore.
This is called antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and doctors are worried!
Experts met in Mumbai to talk about this.
They said that we use antibiotics too much and sometimes when we don't need them.
They want doctors to be more careful when prescribing antibiotics and for everyone to wash their hands well.
They also want the government to help by teaching doctors and the public about how to use antibiotics wisely.
This is important because if we don’t act, more people will get sick and die from infections that are hard to treat.
Experts warn that overuse and misuse of antibiotics are worsening antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The CIDS conference in Mumbai highlighted the need for stronger infection control and stewardship programs.
Experts emphasized that the public should not pressure doctors for antibiotics unnecessarily.
India faces high levels of antibiotic resistance, including resistance to third-generation sepsis treatments.
A multi-faceted approach is needed, including medical curriculum upgrades and public awareness campaigns.
- Who
- Experts from the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS)
- What
- Called for judicious antibiotic use and multi-faceted approach to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- When
- September 11-14
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To curb the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on public health.
- Event
- 15th annual conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS)
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Key Issue
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- AMR Impact
- Projected to cause 10 million deaths globally per year by 2050
- Percentage of Resistance
- 60-70% resistance to third-generation sepsis in India