Health Ministry Launches Red Line Campaign To Curb Antibiotic Misuse

Indian Council of Medical Research ( ICMR ) undertook a study/survey in collaboration with AMR surveillance partner on knowledge and awareness.

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Government has issued National Treatment guidelines for judicious use of antibiotics. The Guidelines on Infection Prevention and Control aims at prevention and control of healthcare associated infections to reduce the use of antibiotics in healthcare settings that can be accessed at https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-containment/.

To raise awareness about AMR and to prevent misuse of antibiotics, awareness generation materials on AMR includes posters, videos, radio jingles on judicious use of antibiotics and on prevention of infections through hand hygiene have been made available for stakeholders. The media material in 12 local languages have been developed on AMR related information and shared with States & UTs.

National Programme on AMR Containment conducts activities to raise awareness on AMR among health care workers and community during World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) held every year. The fund allocated for year 2021-22, 2022-23 & 2023-24 Rs. 666.89 lakhs, Rs. 777.81 lakhs and Rs. 919 lakhs respectively.

The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

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