New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday said overuse and misuse of antibiotics has unfortunately become common practice as a result of which antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major public health concern, underscoring the urgency of corrective measures.

Nadda, who launched the second version of the National Action Plan (NAP)on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025-29) here, said the issue can only be addressed through collective action.

"Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern that can only be addressed through collective action," he said.

He noted that the journey began in 2010 with initial discussions, followed by the launch of the first NAP-AMR in 2017. Highlighting the gravity of the challenge, he said AMR poses significant risks, parti

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