Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 11 -- Kerala has published the 2024 State Antibiogram (AMR Surveillance Report), presenting an assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends and the state's strategy to curb misuse of antibiotics.
Kerala created history in 2022 when it became the first state in India to release an antibiogram. With the latest publication, the state has now released its report for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing consistent and structured action against AMR.
The state's anti-AMR initiatives include the Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Strategic Action Plan (CAR-SAP) and the Kerala AMR Surveillance Network (CARS-Net), officials said.
According to the 2024 report, antibiotic resistance in Kerala has shown a slight declin...