Archive · 29 Dec 2025
PM Modi Warns Against Antibiotic Overuse in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the radio show Mann Ki Baat about a serious health issue.
He said that people are using too many antibiotics without asking doctors first.
This is making these medicines less effective.
The Prime Minister explained that antibiotics are special medicines that should only be taken when a doctor says so.
He warned that taking them too often or without needing them can make diseases like pneumonia and urinary infections harder to treat.
PM Modi asked everyone to be more careful and only take medicines when necessary and with a doctor's advice.
This will help keep these important medicines working well for when we really need them.
Doctors also supported this message, saying that using antibiotics wrongly can make them stop working for serious infections.
PM Modi warned against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics during the last Mann Ki Baat of 2025.
An ICMR report found that antibiotics for pneumonia and UTIs are becoming less effective.
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are major contributors to growing resistance.
PM Modi urged people to consult doctors before taking antibiotics.
Medical professionals welcomed the Prime Minister’s message and echoed concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Warning against indiscriminate use of antibiotics
- When
- Sunday, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, during Mann Ki Baat
- Why
- To address growing antibiotic resistance and promote responsible medication use
Government and Medical Professionals
Public Misuse
Antibiotic Resistance
Government and Medical Professionals
Government and medical professionals emphasize the serious health risks of antibiotic misuse and the need for responsible medication use.
Public Misuse
Public misuse of antibiotics, including self-medication and incorrect consumption, is contributing to growing resistance.
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- Mann Ki Baat
- Date
- Sunday, 2025
- Organization Mentioned
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Main Concern
- Antibiotic resistance
- Affected Diseases
- Pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- PM's Advice
- Consult doctors before taking antibiotics
Sources
PM Modi Shares A Health Warning Every Indian Must Take Seriously | Mann Ki Baat
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Why Is Antimicrobial Resistance A Growing Health Threat? Former AIIMS Director Backs PM Modi, Sounds Alarm On Antibiotic Misuse
Health Experts Applaud PM Modi's Timely Call To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
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Experts hail PM Modi’s warning on rising antibiotic misuse