Are you taking an overdose of antibiotics? ICMR backs PM Modi's call amid rising drug resistance

Prime Minister Modi warned against self-medication and misuse of antibiotics, highlighting the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in his Mann ki Baat address. ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl echoed concerns, noting that misuse of antibiotics makes common diseases harder to treat. Several Indian states have mandated prescriptions for antibiotics to curb over-the-counter sales and combat AMR.