Archive · 1 Jan 2026

PM Modi Warns on Antibiotic Resistance

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.

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