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flag India faces a severe antimicrobial resistance crisis, with high infection rates and rising deaths, prompting a new national action plan.

flag Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, with India facing one of the world’s highest burdens, according to experts. flag Data shows one in three bacterial infections in India are resistant to common antibiotics, far exceeding the global average, with over 80% of patients carrying multidrug-resistant organisms. flag Key pathogens like E. coli, Klebsiella, and Acinetobacter show alarming resistance, and resistance to last-resort drugs like carbapenems and colistin is rising. flag In 2019, India recorded an estimated 267,000 AMR-related deaths. flag The government has launched a new National Action Plan (2025–2029) emphasizing a One Health approach, better surveillance, and responsible antibiotic use. flag Experts warn that without urgent action, routine infections could become untreatable.

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