AMR Sameeksha Volume 27

Overview

Sameeksha is a Hindi word, meaning review. This compilation of recent open access publications and resources on containment of AMR (with a bulleted summary and online link) are grouped according to the strategic priorities of India’s National Action Plan on AMR. Kindly note, inclusion of publications and resources in this review/compilation does not imply an endorsement by WHO.

Key highlights from volume 27

• National Medical Commission releases AMR module for prescribers
• White paper on AMR in animal sector
• Regional variations in AST of uropathogenic E. coli highlight need for local antibiograms
• Assessment of three antibiotic combinations against common neonatal sepsis pathogens
• Reformulated cefepime-sulbactam is a promising alternative
• National bridging workshop for One Health
• Economic evaluations to better model optimizing antibiotics