Dr Venkatesh Karthikeyan appointed as National Convenor of IMA Standing Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance

Salem: In a remarkable achievement, Dr Venkatesh Karthikeyan has been appointed as the National Convenor of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Standing Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance.   

As the National Convenor, Dr Venkatesh will oversee the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India and offer strategies to tackle it. His leadership will undoubtedly contribute positively to the organization and healthcare landscape in the country.

Dr Venkatesh Karthikeyan completed his MBBS from Velammal Medical College & Research Institute in 2020 and his MD in Community & Family Medicine from the prestigious institute, AIIMS Patna. He is currently a senior resident doctor at AIIMS Patna. 

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According to WHO (World Health Organization), antimicrobial resistance (AMR) causes an estimated 5 million deaths every year globally, with projections suggesting a rise to 10 million by 2050. This escalation is due to the spread of resistant organisms, leading to ineffective treatment of infections and increased mortality. 

Since Antimicrobial resistance rising at an alarming rate in India, IMA has decided to appoint him to address the issue that threatens public health and advances in medical treatment. The IMA plays a crucial role in the medical community in India, advocating for the rights of doctors and patients, promoting medical education, and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services.

Sharing his achievement on a social media platform Linkedin, Dr Venkatesh said, "Glad to share that I have been appointed as the National Convenor of IMA Standing Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance.

Special thanks to Dr R V Asokan sir, Dr Anilkumar Nayak sir, Dr Shitij Bali sir, Dr Narendra Saini sir, Dr Abul Hasan sir, Dr Hariharan sir and all leaders of IMA for the opportunity. Thankful to Prof (Dr) CM Singh sir, Prof (Dr) Sanjay Pandey sir and my department."

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