LAUSR

Our understanding about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has largely been restricted by the narrative focusing on “drugs and bugs,” even though this specific narrative does not work in line with the expected national narrative in this regard. The expected national narrative assumes significance in view of the fact that countries (including India) have committed to developing a national action plan on AMR and WHO and other partners are working to support national health authorities to develop and implement them. As Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, puts it, “We are ready with a blueprint that meets global expectations. The challenge now is in its efficient implementation through a coordinated approach at all levels of use of antibiotics,”[1] but are we ready?