Kasturba Medical College recognized as Regional Center of NMC-NAP-AMR

Mangaluru: The National Medical Council (NMC) has recognised Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore as a Regional Centre for the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) Cell. 

In a press note issued in this regard, KMC stated, "We are proud to announce that Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, has been recognized as a Regional Center and Coordinator for the NMC-NAP-AMR (National Medical Commission - National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance) activities."

Following this, the medical college authorities appointed Dr Pooja Rao, Associate Professor of Microbiology as the Regional Coordinator. 

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"The recognition is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance and to enhance medical education and training in India. The NMC is developing resource faculties to train prescribers across medical colleges and institutions in India. As part of this initiative, KMC-Mangaluru has been nominated as one of the regional centres," mentioned a press release as per The Hindu reports. 

Speaking about this, MAHE Vice-Chancellor Lt Gen M.D. Venkatesh told TH, "Being recognised as a Regional Centre for NAP-AMR is a testament to our commitment to excellence in medical education and public health. This accolade underscores our dedication to nurturing healthcare professionals who are not only skilled but also acutely aware of the global challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance.”

KMC-Mangaluru Dean Unnikrishnan said, "This initiative will empower our faculty to lead the way in antimicrobial stewardship and to educate prescribers across the region. Our faculty members, as State-level master trainers, will be pivotal in disseminating critical knowledge and best practices to prescribers, thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare."

As per the Daily, regional centres are required to form a "NAP-AMR Cell" with at least four faculty members, which should include a nodal officer at the rank of Professor, Additional Professor, or Associate Professor, from the departments of Microbiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, or Community Medicine.

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