Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global threat and developing countries like India are at the epicentre of this problem. It threatens to undo the gains made by India in the control of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, HIV and other infections. If the problem of AMR is not addressed, it will play havoc with our already stretched healthcare budgets. India has conveyed its willingness to address the problem of AMR by coming up with a National Action Plan (NAP), which is supported by seven ministries. Kamini Walia is a senior scientist and programme officer, antimicrobial resistance, Indian Council of Medical ResearchThe views expressed are personal

Source: Hindustan Times November 16, 2017 11:26 UTC