Verified By September 6, 2023
Verified by Dr. Dhanya Dharmapalan, Consultant-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai & National Coordinator of Apollo Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms (germs) to withstand the effects of antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antimalarials. This means that microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, can survive and even multiply despite the presence of drugs commonly targeted to kill them. This makes treatment of infections due to antimicrobial resistant germs very challenging.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Antimicrobial Resistant (AR) pathogens are projected to kill 10 million people annually by the year 2050 as against 700,000 deaths per year, of which around 200,000 are newborns currently. India is and will be one of the worst affected countries.
Why are newborns and children affected at a higher rate?
How to prevent antimicrobial resistance?
Since use of antimicrobials is a driving force for development of antimicrobial resistance, we must help preserve the existing antimicrobials and prevent its unnecessary use in following ways:
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme at Apollo Children’s Navi Mumbai
We at Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai believe in improving awareness about antimicrobial resistance for which, we have started the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme (ASP) to sensitize doctors and healthcare providers on antimicrobial resistance and promote rational use of antibiotics.
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Call 022 6280 6280 for an appointment with Dr. Dhanya Dharmapalan, Consultant-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai & National Coordinator of Apollo Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
November 23, 2023