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Context: Kerala's "Operation Amrith" focuses on combating antibiotic resistance by addressing the misuse of antibiotics, aiming to safeguard the health of the state's citizens from the potentially deadly consequences of antibiotic resistance.
About Operation Amrith
Regulatory Measures
Public Participation
Surprise Raids and Complaint Mechanism
State Action Plan on AMR (KARSAP)
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Campaigns
Commitments and Programs
The health department in Kerala has committed to phasing out the over-the-counter sale of antibiotics without a prescription.
The Programme on Removal of Unused Drugs (PROUD) facilitates proper disposal of unused antibiotics.
Conclusion
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Which of the following is the primary reason Operation Amrith was in the news frequently? A) It launched a new line of Ayurvedic medicines. B) It introduced genetically modified crops in agriculture. C) It cracked down on illegal wildlife trafficking. D) It aimed to curb antibiotic misuse and combat AMR. Answer: D Explanation: "Operation Amrith" refers to a public health campaign launched by the Kerala government to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance (AMR). This initiative aims to curb the misuse of antibiotics, a major contributor to AMR, and protect the state's citizens from its potentially deadly consequences. |
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