| What is the full name of ANIIMS in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands? | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Andaman & Nicobar Islands 41. RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajsthan 42. JNIMS, Manipur 43. GMC, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 44. AMC, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 45. VIMS, Ballari, Karnataka 46. BMC & Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal 47. GGMC & JJ Grp of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharshtra 48. Pt. RMMC & Hospital, Baripada, Odisha 49. UCMS & Associated GTB Hospital, Delhi 50. Pt. DDUMC, Rajkot, Gujarat National AMR Surveillance Network (NARS-Net) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious challenge placing an enormous burden on the country's healthcare system. As antibiotic resistance continues to escalate, the key contributor, namely overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics, continues unabated. | 0 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Andaman & Nicobar Islands 41. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the name of the initiative under which the National AMR Surveillance Network was established? | National Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Containment | This is the third semi-annual bulletin of National AMR Surveillance Network established under the “National Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Containment" a Government of India initiative to combat AMR and coordinated by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi. NCDC has been designated as the National Coordinating Centre for AMR Surveillance in the country. As of June 2024, NARS-Net has been expanded to 60 state medical college laboratories in 27 states and 6 UTs (Fig. 1). These sentinel sites perform bacterial culture, identification & antimicrobial susceptibity testing (AST) by manual methods and/or automated systems using programme Standard operating Procedures (SoPs). The Sentinel sites submit the AST data for selected nine priority pathogens from 5 specimen types (blood, urine, pus & other sterile body fluids, stool) to NCDC on a monthly basis. | 99 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | This is the third semi-annual bulletin of National AMR Surveillance Network established under the “National Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Containment" a Government of India initiative to combat AMR and coordinated by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi. |
| Why is robust AMR surveillance data important? | enables timely detection of resistance patterns, informs treatment guidelines, and drives targeted public health interventions | Similarly there is 2% increase in resistance rates in VRE from the previous year data (19% in 2023 and 21% in Jan – June 2024). Notably, the rate of resistance to carbapenem has increased for Acinetobacter species from last 5 years. National Programme on AMR Containment National Centre for Disease Control Directorate General of Health Services 22 Sham Nath Marg Delhi -110054 In summary, robust AMR surveillance data is crucial for understanding the scope and dynamics of antimicrobial resistance. This data enables timely detection of resistance patterns, informs treatment guidelines, and drives targeted public health interventions. By leveraging comprehensive surveillance systems, one can make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and ultimately enhance the efforts in AMR containment. | 510 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | This data enables timely detection of resistance patterns, informs treatment guidelines, and drives targeted public health interventions. | 11 | page=11,block=2 |
| What does a data-driven approach to antimicrobial resistance surveillance help achieve? | the development of targeted treatment guidelines | This data-driven approach supports the development of targeted treatment guidelines by enabling timely responses to shifts in resistance profiles, informs policy decisions, and guides public health initiatives to reduce the spread of resistant infections. | 35 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | This data-driven approach supports the development of targeted treatment guidelines by enabling timely responses to shifts in resistance profiles, informs policy decisions, and guides public health initiatives to reduce the spread of resistant infections. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What factors contribute to the rise of antibiotic resistance? | overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Andaman & Nicobar Islands 41. RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajsthan 42. JNIMS, Manipur 43. GMC, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 44. AMC, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 45. VIMS, Ballari, Karnataka 46. BMC & Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal 47. GGMC & JJ Grp of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharshtra 48. Pt. RMMC & Hospital, Baripada, Odisha 49. UCMS & Associated GTB Hospital, Delhi 50. Pt. DDUMC, Rajkot, Gujarat National AMR Surveillance Network (NARS-Net) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious challenge placing an enormous burden on the country's healthcare system. As antibiotic resistance continues to escalate, the key contributor, namely overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics, continues unabated. | 703 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | As antibiotic resistance continues to escalate, the key contributor, namely overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics, continues unabated. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What has improved the data quality of AMR surveillance sites? | monthly virtual data monitoring calls done for all the sites | This Month’s Q&A Technology Tips Discussion and Conclusion Under the National Programme on AMR Containment, this is the third semi-annual bulletin on AMR surveillance. The number of sites submitting AMR surveillance data has increased from 41 sites which contributed data till December 2023 to 50 sites. The number of sites submitting broth microdilution AST data for colistin testing against Enterobacteriaceae and NFGNB has increased due to number of hands on trainings conducted by NCDC for the programme sites. 2/3rd of the sites have started performing vancomycin agar screen as a part of AST of S.aureus isolates. The data quality of sites has improved significantly which is attributed to the monthly virtual data monitoring calls done for all the sites. The proportion of MRSA has increased to 60% among blood isolates as compared to the previous year. | 700 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | The data quality of sites has improved significantly which is attributed to the monthly virtual data monitoring calls done for all the sites. | 11 | page=11,block=2 |
| What impact does antimicrobial resistance have on routine medical procedures? | complicates routine medical procedures, such as surgeries and chemotherapy | High population density, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene leading to poor infection control measures further exacerbate the problem of AMR. This not only complicates routine medical procedures, such as surgeries and chemotherapy, but also adds to the healthcare costs due to longer hospital stays and the need for more expensive treatments. The economic implications are substantial as well, with increased healthcare costs, prolonged hospital stays, and the need for more expensive treatment. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance is crucial for monitoring the threat posed by resistant pathogens. By systematically monitoring patterns of resistance across various pathogens, AMR surveillance enables health authorities to track trends, identify emerging threats, and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention strategies. | 162 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | This not only complicates routine medical procedures, such as surgeries and chemotherapy, but also adds to the healthcare costs due to longer hospital stays and the need for more expensive treatments. |
| What is a major factor contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance? | overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Andaman & Nicobar Islands 41. RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajsthan 42. JNIMS, Manipur 43. GMC, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 44. AMC, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 45. VIMS, Ballari, Karnataka 46. BMC & Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal 47. GGMC & JJ Grp of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharshtra 48. Pt. RMMC & Hospital, Baripada, Odisha 49. UCMS & Associated GTB Hospital, Delhi 50. Pt. DDUMC, Rajkot, Gujarat National AMR Surveillance Network (NARS-Net) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious challenge placing an enormous burden on the country's healthcare system. As antibiotic resistance continues to escalate, the key contributor, namely overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics, continues unabated. | 703 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | As antibiotic resistance continues to escalate, the key contributor, namely overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics, continues unabated. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 |
| What type of testing has increased due to hands-on training sessions by NCDC? | broth microdilution AST data for colistin testing against Enterobacteriaceae and NFGNB | This Month’s Q&A Technology Tips Discussion and Conclusion Under the National Programme on AMR Containment, this is the third semi-annual bulletin on AMR surveillance. The number of sites submitting AMR surveillance data has increased from 41 sites which contributed data till December 2023 to 50 sites. The number of sites submitting broth microdilution AST data for colistin testing against Enterobacteriaceae and NFGNB has increased due to number of hands on trainings conducted by NCDC for the programme sites. 2/3rd of the sites have started performing vancomycin agar screen as a part of AST of S.aureus isolates. The data quality of sites has improved significantly which is attributed to the monthly virtual data monitoring calls done for all the sites. The proportion of MRSA has increased to 60% among blood isolates as compared to the previous year. | 335 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | The number of sites submitting broth microdilution AST data for colistin testing against Enterobacteriaceae and NFGNB has increased due to number of hands on trainings conducted by NCDC for the programme sites. |
| What is the primary impact of antimicrobial resistance? | placing an enormous burden on the country's healthcare system | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Andaman & Nicobar Islands 41. RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajsthan 42. JNIMS, Manipur 43. GMC, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 44. AMC, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 45. VIMS, Ballari, Karnataka 46. BMC & Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal 47. GGMC & JJ Grp of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharshtra 48. Pt. RMMC & Hospital, Baripada, Odisha 49. UCMS & Associated GTB Hospital, Delhi 50. Pt. DDUMC, Rajkot, Gujarat National AMR Surveillance Network (NARS-Net) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious challenge placing an enormous burden on the country's healthcare system. As antibiotic resistance continues to escalate, the key contributor, namely overuse and often inappropriate use of antibiotics, continues unabated. | 564 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/amr22.pdf | DDUMC, Rajkot, Gujarat National AMR Surveillance Network (NARS-Net) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious challenge placing an enormous burden on the country's healthcare system. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 |