Launch of National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) 2.0, emphasizing the need for collective action to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The plan aims to address the overuse and misuse of antibiotics through strategies such as enhancing awareness, education, laboratory capacity, and infection control in healthcare facilities. The initiative is part of a broader effort to tackle AMR, recognized as a significant public health threat, particularly in surgical and cancer treatments.
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