Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said that the United Nations (UN) has urged its member states to formulate policies and laws so that excessive use of antibiotics can be prevented.

The minister revealed the information during an exclusive interview with UNB, held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, on Sunday.

During the interview, the health minister informed that the issue of antibiotics use received special focus during the 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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"This year, UNGA held three sessions on health, in which I had participated. The antibiotics issue, particularly resistance to antibioti...