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  • Jun 21, 2024
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IIIT-DELHI’S PROJECT WINS JOINT 2ND PRIZE IN GLOBAL COMPETITION on AMR

Why in the news?

  • A project developed by the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), has been awarded the joint second prize in Trinity Challenge’s second competition aimed at addressing the increasing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Source: Healthorg

Details of the Project:

  • Project Name: ‘AMRsense: empowering communities with a proactive one health ecosystem’ by IIIT-Delhi in collaboration with CHRI-PATH, 1mg.com, and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
  • Objective: The project addresses the significant gap in community-level AMR data collection and evidence-based management in India, particularly focusing on enhancing awareness, training, and motivation among over 9,00,000 ASHA workers.
About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

  • Definition: AMR occurs when microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs (like antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals).
  • Impact: Standard treatments become ineffective, allowing infections to persist and potentially spread to others.
  • Natural Phenomenon: Bacteria naturally evolve, reducing the effectiveness of drugs used to treat infections.
  • Superbugs: Microorganisms with AMR are often termed “superbugs.”
  • Global Concern: The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks AMR as one of the top ten threats to global health, emphasizing its significance in healthcare systems worldwide.