Bhubaneswar: The Global
Association of Indian Medical Students (GAIMS) has announced the launch of a Special Edition on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) under its GAIMS-AXIS
initiative, reaffirming its commitment to advancing academic excellence and
community-driven medical scholarship.
Antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) occurs when microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to
resist medicines (antimicrobials) meant to kill them, making infections harder
or impossible to treat, increasing illness, death, and healthcare costs.Also Read:Former AIIMS Director warns against antimicrobial resistance after PM Modi’s advisoryThe Special Edition is
being led under the editorial leadership of Dr. Dattareya Mukherjee, Dr.
Prakhar Bajpai, and Dr. Abhishek Kashyap, who collectively bring strong
academic, clinical, and organizational expertise to address one of the most
critical global health challenges of the present era. GAIMS was founded and launched under the vision of Dr. Shubham Anand, Chairman, GAIMS, to foster academic excellence, student-led research, and
community-oriented initiatives among Indian medical students at a global level.
The Special Edition on
Antimicrobial Resistance was formally launched by Dr. Priya Abraham, Former
Director of the ICMR–National Institute of Virology, a distinguished virologist
widely recognised for her leadership in isolating India’s first live COVID-19
virus—an achievement that played a pivotal role in the development of India’s
indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN.
The launch was further
graced by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President, American Association of Physicians
of Indian Origin (AAPI), along with Vivek Agnihotri, National Award-winning
film director known for The Vaccine War and The Kashmir Files, and Pallavi Joshi,
National Award-winning actress who portrayed Dr. Priya Abraham in The Vaccine
War. Their presence underscored the intersection of science, public health, and
public engagement.Also Read:AP Medical Council Introduces AI-Enabled WhatsApp Service for DoctorsAntimicrobial Resistance
remains one of the most pressing public health challenges worldwide. Through
this Special Edition, GAIMS aims to stimulate academic dialogue, promote
evidence-based research, and empower medical students to actively contribute to
solutions addressing the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. This launch marks a
significant milestone in GAIMS’ mission to strengthen medical education, global
health advocacy, and leadership development among the next generation of
healthcare professionals.