One Health approach

INDIA’S NATIONAL ACTION PLAN (NAP) ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)

India’s NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025–2029) adopts a One Health approach and, for the first time, assigns budgeted responsibilities to over 20 ministries. It strengthens governance, surveillance, infection control, and stewardship, but its success depends on funding, regulation of the unorganised sector, and behavioural change.

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AYUSHMAN BHARAT HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE MISSION (ABHIM) LATEST UPDATE

The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), with a ₹64,180 crore outlay, builds a resilient health system by strengthening primary to tertiary care. It sets up labs, critical care blocks, and disease surveillance while promoting a ‘One Health’ approach for preventive, diagnostic healthcare.

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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE: MEANING, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

Antibiotic resistance threatens global health as bacteria evolve against drugs. In India, misuse across humans, animals, and agriculture is high. The National Action Plan on AMR enforces surveillance, regulation, and a holistic One Health approach to combat this crisis.

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PROBLEM OF STRAY DOGS: SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT AND WAY FORWARD

The stray dog problem in India is a public health and urban governance issue. It requires a balanced approach that balances animal welfare and human safety. Challenges include ineffective Animal Birth Control rules, lack of funding, and public ignorance. A holistic strategy involving law, public education, and municipal action is crucial.

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