IMA launches global alliance to combat antimicrobial resistance, ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched the Commonwealth Alliance of Medical Professionals on Antimicrobial Resistance (CAMP-AMR). This initiative aims to address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Commonwealth countries, particularly India, which is considered a hotspot for antibiotic-resistant infections.
Dr. Narendra Saini, Chairman of IMA, underscored the critical nature of the challenge, stating, “AMR is a formidable threat to public health in India, contributing to 297,000 deaths directly and another 1.04 million associated deaths in 2019 alone. This alliance is a beacon of hope and action, aiming to reverse these alarming trends through unity and coordinated efforts.”
He further elaborated, “AMR arises when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines like antibiotics, antibacterials, and antivirals. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that this resistance renders infections increasingly difficult or impossible to treat, thereby heightening the risk of disease spread, severe illness, disability, and mortality.”
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