Archive · 1 Jan 2026
PM Modi Warns on Antibiotic Resistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about a big problem called Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in his 'Mann Ki Baat' speech.
AMR happens when germs become resistant to medicines that used to kill them.
This is a serious issue because it causes many deaths around the world, especially in countries that are not very rich.
These countries have more infections, fewer ways to diagnose them, and people can easily get medicines that shouldn't be used too much.
A group of experts called the Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) agreed with the Prime Minister and said this problem needs more attention.
They also mentioned that AMR is sometimes called a 'silent pandemic' because it's a big threat but not many people talk about it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) during the final Mann Ki Baat of 2025.
The Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) welcomed Modi's caution, describing AMR as a 'silent pandemic'.
AMR contributes to millions of deaths globally each year, with low- and middle-income countries bearing a disproportionate burden.
These regions face high infection rates, limited diagnostics, and unregulated antimicrobial access.
Modi cited recent findings from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in his address.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI)
- What
- Warning about the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- When
- During the final Mann Ki Baat of 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To raise national attention to the increasing AMR threat and its global impact, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
- Organization
- Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI)
- PM Modi's Platform
- Mann Ki Baat
- AMR's Global Impact
- Millions of deaths annually
- Disproportionate Burden
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Causes in These Regions
- High infection rates, limited diagnostics, unregulated antimicrobial access
- Source of Findings
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Sources
The silent crisis: 50% of humanity is resistant to antibiotics, who's to blame?
2025’s global health polycrisis: Climate, contagion and the limits of our defences
IFCAI welcomes PM Modi’s caution on use of antibiotics