New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025-29) with key strategies to contain antibiotic resistance.

The NAP-AMR 2.0 was released by Health Minister JP Nadda on the first day of the WHO’s World AMR Awareness Week (November 18-24) in the national capital. The first NAP-AMR was launched in 2017.

“The NAP-AMR 2.0 is a significant step in tackling AMR through a One Health approach. With participation from over 20 ministries and clear timelines and budgets, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting public health,” the Ministry of Health said.

“AMR poses significant risks, particularly in surgical procedures, cancer treatment, and other critical healthcar

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