Karnataka launches antimicrobial resistance surveillance programme in collaboration with TIGS
The Karnataka government has partnered with the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society to launch a state-wide surveillance program for antimicrobial resistance. The initiative aims to collect data on microbial threats to improve public health policy and antibiotic stewardship.
Why it matters
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health crisis; this data-driven approach could serve as a model for managing antibiotic effectiveness and patient outcomes.
Karnataka’s Health Department has launched a State-wide scientific surveillance programme to map and monitor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns across all districts. The initiative, being implemented in collaboration with the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), Bengaluru, is aimed at generating evidence that can guide public health interventions, antibiotic stewardship and policy decisions.
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