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Antimicrobial Resistance major crisis in Indian healthcare: Expert

Kochi, Sep 13 (UNI) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major crisis in the Indian healthcare system, severely hampering the treatment of infectious diseases and leading to higher mortality, longer hospital stays, and escalating healthcare costs, according to experts.
Speaking at a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on “War Against Antibiotic Resistance” organised by the Government Medical College, Ernakulam, noted epidemiologist Dr Naresh Purohit warned that the rise of AMR could mark a return to the pre-antibiotic era when common infections and minor surgeries once again became life-threatening.
“India, with its dense population, significant disease burden, and diverse healthcare practices, stands at a critical juncture in the global battle against AMR. The implications are far-reaching, threatening decades of medical progress, undermining healthcare delivery, and obstructing the realisation of several Sustainable Development Goals,” he said.
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