Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 29: The Institute of Allied Health Sciences (IAHS), Srinivas University, organised a detailed guest talk on ‘Antibiotic Resistance: Current Scenario and Its Implications’ as part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025. The session was held on November 22 at Room No. 322 in the Engineering Building at the Mukka campus, exclusively for the faculty members of Allied Health Sciences.
The programme was held under the guidance of dean Prof Pavana Krishnamoorthy, with Dr Vijaya Doddangoudar serving as convenor and Dr Chaithra K as co-convener, supported by the IAHS faculty team. The expert lecture was delivered by Dr Sweetha Nayak, associate professor, department of microbiology, SIMS-RC, Mukka, who brought extensive clinical and academic expertise to the topic. She presented an in-depth analysis of the global escalation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and highlighted the urgent need for prevention, surveillance and stewardship initiatives.
The session opened with an introductory address by Dr Vijaya Doddangoudar, followed by a presidential speech from Prof Pavana Krishnamoorthy, who stressed the importance of AMR education in strengthening healthcare training. Dr Chaithra K explained the purpose and relevance of the programme in the backdrop of rising global health challenges.
Dr Sweetha Nayak’s keynote presentation covered the current national and international AMR scenario, the widespread misuse of antibiotics, mechanisms of drug resistance, clinical consequences, preventive strategies, antibiotic stewardship and the growing significance of diagnostic microbiology. Her talk offered valuable insights, stressing that AMR is no longer a distant threat but a frontline healthcare crisis.
The programme included an interactive Q&A session in which the faculty actively engaged with the speaker, followed by a briefing on AMR stewardship initiatives. E-certificates were also distributed to the participants. The vote of thanks was delivered by Naveen Bappanadu, who expressed gratitude to the resource person and attendees for their enthusiastic participation.
The session helped faculties gain a clearer understanding of antibiotic mechanisms, the evolution of resistance, and the clinical, social and economic consequences associated with AMR. It also enhanced their knowledge of preventive strategies and strengthened their commitment to practising antibiotic stewardship in healthcare environments.
The programme supported global development priorities, linking directly to SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, by raising awareness about AMR and equipping faculties with updated knowledge to prevent drug-resistant infections. It also aligned with SDG 4 – Quality Education, by providing current evidence-based scientific information, WHO guidelines and updated diagnostic approaches.
The guest talk proved to be a highly informative initiative that enriched faculty knowledge, reinforced the urgency of confronting AMR and contributed to both health and education goals under the United Nations Sustainable Development framework.