Mumbai, Dec. 29 -- Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Director of Safdarjung Hospital, has warned that irresponsible antibiotic use is accelerating the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), making several common infections increasingly difficult to treat.

In a self-recorded video message released after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Mann Ki Baat address, Dr. Bansal underscored the urgent need for public awareness and responsible behaviour.

Dr. Bansal said antibiotics have been a "powerful weapon" for medical professionals for more than 80 years, beginning with the discovery of penicillin and followed by the development of several advanced drugs. However, he cautioned that misuse of these medicines is weakening their effectiveness. "When ant...