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Antibiotic Resistance: Preventing Antibiotic Resistance: Hand Hygiene Lesson in Schools | Jaipur News
Jaipur: Worried about growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the health department is raising awareness among the community and health care providers on prevention of irrational use of antibiotics during viral-illnesses and on infection prevention through hand hygiene to prevent spread of infections.
In schools, awareness will be generated through videos, poster-making, drawing competition, debate on antibiotic resistance, what can be done to avoid antibiotic resistance and hand hygiene for preventing spread of infection.
The non-judicious use of antibiotics and spread of infection is increasing the risk of AMR. Through a one-week workshop with experts, the department will spread awareness on preventing spread of infection in hospitals and will make children aware in schools for healthy practices, including hand hygiene, so that they will not require antibiotics, which will decrease risk of AMR.
“AMR is growing threat to public health which needs urgent attention. We observed World AMR awareness week from November 18 to November 24 for creating awareness on preventing antimicrobial resistance in the state,” said Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur, director (public health), health department.
The health department has issued directions to the districts for planning activities with a focus on raising awareness regarding threat of AMR and steps on its containment.
During the weeklong activities, awareness generation among patients and their relatives in district hospitals, community health centres, primary health centres on importance of hand hygiene, rational use of antibiotics. The concept of AMR will be explained in local dialect by selected volunteers.
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In schools, awareness will be generated through videos, poster-making, drawing competition, debate on antibiotic resistance, what can be done to avoid antibiotic resistance and hand hygiene for preventing spread of infection.
The non-judicious use of antibiotics and spread of infection is increasing the risk of AMR. Through a one-week workshop with experts, the department will spread awareness on preventing spread of infection in hospitals and will make children aware in schools for healthy practices, including hand hygiene, so that they will not require antibiotics, which will decrease risk of AMR.
“AMR is growing threat to public health which needs urgent attention. We observed World AMR awareness week from November 18 to November 24 for creating awareness on preventing antimicrobial resistance in the state,” said Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur, director (public health), health department.
The health department has issued directions to the districts for planning activities with a focus on raising awareness regarding threat of AMR and steps on its containment.
During the weeklong activities, awareness generation among patients and their relatives in district hospitals, community health centres, primary health centres on importance of hand hygiene, rational use of antibiotics. The concept of AMR will be explained in local dialect by selected volunteers.
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The microbiology department at PGICH organized a workshop against rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become immune to medicines, making infections harder to treat. Self-medication and overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to antibiotic resistance. It is crucial to responsibly use antibiotics to preserve their effectiveness. Joint efforts of doctors, patients, and scientists can prevent the misuse of antibiotics. Low- and middle-income countries face challenges in combating the antibiotic resistance crisis.
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The 42nd Annual Convention of the National Neonatology Forum in Nagpur addressed the concerning issue of antibiotic resistance among newborns. Specialists from neonatal care expressed alarm over the trend of multi-drug resistance in infants. Excessive antibiotic use by mothers during pregnancy was highlighted as a cause, leading to babies being born with multi-drug resistance. The importance of caution while using antibiotics and completing courses was emphasized. Advancements in neonatal care include the use of surfactants to strengthen premature babies’ lungs. Ongoing research is focused on non-invasive administration of surfactants through nebulization.
The 42nd Annual Convention of the National Neonatology Forum in Nagpur addressed the concerning issue of antibiotic resistance among newborns. Specialists from neonatal care expressed alarm over the trend of multi-drug resistance in infants. Excessive antibiotic use by mothers during pregnancy was highlighted as a cause, leading to babies being born with multi-drug resistance. The importance of caution while using antibiotics and completing courses was emphasized. Advancements in neonatal care include the use of surfactants to strengthen premature babies’ lungs. Ongoing research is focused on non-invasive administration of surfactants through nebulization.
Dimple Kapadia: Cinema tries to spread awareness about every aspect of life
The Apollo Hospitals Group recently celebrated the 25 years of pediatric liver transplant program in India. Dimple Kapadia, who played Tara Jaiswal in Dil Chahta Hai, attended the event. Dr Anupam Sibal, Apollo Hospitals Group Medical Director and Senior Paediatrician, shared that Dimple mentioned her character would have a different ending if the movie was made today due to Liver Cirrhosis. Dimple expressed how cinema spreads awareness about various aspects of life, including medicine. She emphasized the importance of leading by example and helping those in need.
The Apollo Hospitals Group recently celebrated the 25 years of pediatric liver transplant program in India. Dimple Kapadia, who played Tara Jaiswal in Dil Chahta Hai, attended the event. Dr Anupam Sibal, Apollo Hospitals Group Medical Director and Senior Paediatrician, shared that Dimple mentioned her character would have a different ending if the movie was made today due to Liver Cirrhosis. Dimple expressed how cinema spreads awareness about various aspects of life, including medicine. She emphasized the importance of leading by example and helping those in need.
