India, which is among countries with the highest bacterial disease burden in the world, has become a part of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub on September 12, 2019. The hub, which was launched during the 71st session of the World Health Assembly in 2018, is aimed at helping countries decide the allocation of resources for research and development (R&D) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by identifying gaps and overlaps. It will also promote coordination among governments in the fight against AMR.
The global partnership now includes 16 countries, the European Commission, two philanthropic foundations and four international organizations (as observers). With India as a member, the Hub now represents more than half the world's population. Globally, more than 700,000 people die from AMR infections and the number is expected to spike to more than 10 million…
