This communication highlights rising antimicrobial resistance in Kashmir, India, suggesting urgent strategies to combat it.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical challenge to global health, with significant morbidity, mortality, and economic consequences. This short communication explores the international and Indian contexts of AMR, highlights its emerging burden in Kashmir, India, and proposes actionable strategies to combat this threat. Data from the World Health Organization, Indian Council of Medical Research, and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences underline the urgency for improved surveillance, public awareness, and stringent antimicrobial stewardship policies. Addressing AMR necessitates a concerted effort involving healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public.
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