1. Overcoming Barriers to Improve Antimicrobial Access, Innovation, and Stewardship in India
- Author:
- Parshuram Hotkar, Deepak Jena, Mohammed Abdul Rahman, Snigdha Das Sweety Shreyashi, and Javier Guzman
- Publication Date:
- 07-2023
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Center for Global Development (CGD)
- Abstract:
- India is racing against the clock in its fight against antimicrobial resistance. A combination of complex regulatory and procurement systems, a lack of health insurance penetration, and little groundwork on state and national action plans has stymied progress. A multi-fold approach is needed to improve access to, and innovation of next-generation antimicrobials and enhance stewardship practices. Improving access to the World Health Organization’s list of Watch and Reserve categories of antimicrobials through existing and new procurement channels, strengthening stewardship and diagnostic facilities in hospitals, and developing an environment conducive to antimicrobial research and development is key to achieving these goals.
- Topic:
- World Health Organization, Innovation, Public Health, Global Health, Healthcare System, and Antimicrobial Resistance
- Political Geography:
- South Asia and India