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Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia World Health Day Special: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance

Dettol #BanegaSwasthIndia World Health Day Special: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance

World Health Day, a day dedicated to global health awareness, reminds us of our well-being. This year's theme, ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Future,' resonates deeply, especially when we consider the looming threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a silent pandemic that is a threat to our hopeful future.

On World Health Day, Dettol Banega Swasth India brought in experts to discuss the critical issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). They not only shed light on its complexities, but also highlighted solutions to combat the silent pandemic.

Here are the live updates from World Health Day special

Apr 07, 2025

15:26 (IST)

On World Health Day, Know All About What Experts Had To Say About Antimicrobial Resistance, The Silent Pandemic

Get expert insights on fighting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Know the causes, treatment and the preventive measures for this silent pandemic.

Read: World Health Day Special: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance, A Silent Pandemic

Apr 07, 2025

15:20 (IST)

Reckitt's Ravi Bhatnagar Sheds Light On The Importance Of Hand Hygiene As A Preventive Measure

#WorldHealthDay Special

"Dettol Banega Swasth India will raise AMR awareness through hygiene programs." - Ravi Bhatnagar (@RaviBha24785910), Director, External Affairs & Partnership, South Asia (SoA), @ThisIsReckitt

📺 Watch the #BanegaSwasthIndia Special now on NDTV 24x7 &... pic.twitter.com/yeUD0zJeU4
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 7, 2025

Apr 07, 2025

15:07 (IST)

How Can Healthcare Providers Balance The Need To Treat Infections? Dr Saini Explains

Preventing AMR requires a multifaceted approach, Dr. Saini said. He stressed the importance of hygiene education starting at home, and the role of healthcare providers and suggested implementing antibiotic stewardship programs in hospitals, utilising quality diagnostic labs, and counseling patients about antimicrobial use.

Apr 07, 2025

15:01 (IST)

What Role Schools Play In Spreading Awareness About Hygiene? Sunita George, Bombay Scottish Principal Explains

Sunita George, Principal, Bombay Scottish, Mahim, Mumbai, said, "School can contribute to spreading awareness because we have a larger impact. In case of AMR, it requires a behavioural change. Hence, it is important we talk to children about hygiene, especially handwashing," she added.

Apr 07, 2025

14:58 (IST)

Collaborating With Experts To Strategise AMR Education For Children: Ravi Bhatnagar From Reckitt

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director Of External Affairs & Partnerships, South Asia (SoA), Reckitt, said that Dettol Banega Swasth India is collaborating with experts to develop a strategy for introducing the topic of AMR to children.

Apr 07, 2025

14:48 (IST)

What Is The Impact Of AMR On Neonatal Health? Padma Bhushan Dr Neelam Kler, Neonatologist Details

#WorldHealthDay Special

The impact of AMR on neonatal health is alarming.
👩‍⚕️ Prof. (Dr.) Neelam Kler, Padma Bhushan 2014, Neonatologist, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, sheds light on this critical issue.

Let's raise awareness and take action against AMR!

Watch a... pic.twitter.com/47q6XUZ43e
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 7, 2025

Apr 07, 2025

14:47 (IST)

What Is The Role Of Good Hygiene In Combating AMR? Dr. Chakravarty Answers

#WorldHealthDay Special

Good hygiene and handwashing are crucial to fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Dr. Indira Chakravarty, Padma Shri 2014, Public Health Specialist

📺 Watch the #BanegaSwasthIndia Special now on NDTV 24x7 & https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX #AMR #whd2025 @ndtv... pic.twitter.com/Y50rcmCQTt
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 7, 2025

Apr 07, 2025

14:45 (IST)

Vital To Use Antibiotics Responsibly To Combat AMR: Dr Narendra Saini, Chairman, AMR Standing Committee, Indian Medical Association

#WorldHealthDay Special

It's vital to use antibiotics responsibly to combat the rise of AMR: Dr Narendra Saini, Chairman, AMR Standing Committee, Indian Medical Association

📺 Watch the #BanegaSwasthIndia Special now on NDTV 24x7 & https://t.co/3oUB8q1RVX #AMR #whd2025 @ndtv... pic.twitter.com/rzARxNkXAP
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 7, 2025

Dr. Narendra Saini from the Indian Medical Association, explained how microbes develop resistance. The expert said, "Microbes are very small and if you give them medicines, they develop resistance towards antimicrobials (AM). Today there is irrational use of antimicrobials. Its judicious use is very important. The quantity and frequency have to be monitored while taking any antimicrobial."

Apr 07, 2025

14:42 (IST)

"AMR Is A Cause Of Concern!" Says Padma Shri Dr. Indira Chakravarty, Public Health Specialist

On World Health Day special, Dettol Banega Swasth India spoke to Padma Shri Dr. Indira Chakravarty, public health specialist, who highlighted the impacts of AMR and how they are not limited to human beings, but plants, and animals.

"AMR makes it harder to treat everyday illnesses like ear infections or pneumonia. It also makes critical diseases like Tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) much more dangerous. Even life-saving procedures are threatened by AMR's growing resistance," the specialist added.

Apr 07, 2025

14:37 (IST)

Is Public Aware Of Antimicrobial Resistance? On World Health Day, Dettol Banega Swasth India Reaches Out To Public To Know If They Are Aware Of The Growing Health Issue

Apr 07, 2025

13:46 (IST)

How Can A Simple Habit Of Handwashing Prevent Infections? Let's Watch. 📺 Don't Miss Our Special Coverage On NDTV 24x7 Today, 2:30 PM (IST)

#BanegaSwasthIndia | Kids miss a lot of school - 30-40 per cent, due to respiratory infections like flu and colds that spread easily. Let's make handwashing a fun adventure for them! This simple habit can be a superhero against germs in classrooms.

👉 Learn more:... pic.twitter.com/QOci5iBiqJ
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 7, 2025

Apr 07, 2025

12:43 (IST)

Celebrate Yourself, Your Life, And The World Around You: Actor Sara Ali Khan's World Health Day Message

Apr 07, 2025

10:24 (IST)

On #WorldHealthDay, Get Freaking, Get Tapping, Get On A Mission Of Destroying Germs While Building Good Hygiene Habits!

Apr 07, 2025

09:25 (IST)

How Can Hygiene Stop Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Dr. Indira Chakravarty, Padma Shri 2014, Public Health Specialist, Answers. 📺 Don't Miss Our Special Coverage On NDTV 24x7 Today, 2:30 PM (IST)

Apr 07, 2025

09:21 (IST)

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Should Be As Important As Swachh Bharat: Ravi Bhatnagar From Reckitt

#BanegaSwasthIndia | "AMR should become a subject like Swachh Bharat." - Ravi Bhatnagar (@RaviBha24785910), Director, External Affairs, Partnerships, South Asia (SoA), @ThisIsReckitt

Join us for a #DettolBanegaSwasthIndia #WorldHealthDay special with Ravi Bhatnagar as he... pic.twitter.com/aU2znISbdA
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 6, 2025

Apr 07, 2025

09:20 (IST)

What Is AMR, And How Big Of A Problem Is It Worldwide? Let's Find Out

📺 Don't miss our special coverage on NDTV 24x7 today, 2:30 PM (IST), where experts break down the facts, the risks, and how we can fight back.

✅ Stay informed. Stay healthy.

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