Antimicrobial resistance project in Alappuzha emerges as a model initiative
The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) initiative in Alappuzha district has gained recognition as a model program for awareness and mitigation. Launched by the Health department, the project aims to create community-based awareness and control measures against AMR. It has successfully implemented various interventions, achieving high compliance rates in hospitals and local self-governments.
- ▪The Amaram initiative was presented at the 10th national summit on Good and Replicable Practices in New Delhi.
- ▪Selected hospitals in Alappuzha are being developed as antibiotic-smart hospitals under the initiative.
- ▪The project has achieved 100% compliance in hospitals and 90% in local self-governments during the first phase.
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An antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness and mitigation programme being implemented across Alappuzha district by the Health department with the active participation of local self-government bodies, has emerged as a model initiative in the country, replicable by other States.“Amaram’, which was presented at the 10th national summit on Good and Replicable Practices in New Delhi last week, received national attention. Amaram was one of the key interventions launched in Alappuzha district to create community-based awareness and control measures against antimicrobial resistance.
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