Next generation of medics to lead the fightback against AMR

Subject: Science and tech

Sec: Health

Antibiotics and Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR):

The discovery of antibiotics in the 1920s significantly advanced the treatment and cure of previously fatal diseases.
Antibiotics are widely known for their ability to combat bacterial infections, but their over prescription and misuse in animal and poultry industries have led to a crisis of antibiotic resistance.
The burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India is due to factors such as high disease prevalence, inadequate infection prevention, a burdened public health system, easy antibiotic access without prescriptions, lack of effective surveillance for drug resistance, insufficient awareness, and limited diagnostic resources.

‘Prescriber Today, Steward Tomorrow’ initiative:

In response to the AMR challenge, the AMR Declaration Trust and Rotaract Medicrew have initiated a venture to integrate antimicrobial stewardship into medical education and practice, targeting future medical professionals.
This initiative, ‘Prescriber Today, Steward Tomorrow’, aims to infuse the medical curriculum with comprehensive training on AMR and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), promoting the rational use of antibiotics and preparing medical students to address AMR effectively.
Early medical education is critical in fostering a future where antimicrobial stewardship is integral to healthcare.

Source: TH