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.
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