As part of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) launched the initiative ‘Wear Blue to Wear Out AMR’. Participants dressed in blue to symbolize their commitment to combating AMR and wrote personalized pledges to take proactive steps against this global health challenge.
Research faculty members - Dr Sanhita Roy, Dr Ponnari Gottipati, and Dr Gowtham Lakshminarayanan - shared practical strategies to prevent AMR. Key takeaways from their session included:
- Maintain hygiene through regular handwashing and clean sanitation.
- Use antibiotics only when prescribed by a qualified physician.
- Avoid self-medication and over-the-counter antibiotics.
- Complete the prescribed antibiotic course without skipping doses.
- Dispose of antibiotics properly to prevent misuse and environmental harm.
The session saw enthusiastic participation from research scholars, nursing trainees, educators, and staff from both clinical and non-clinical departments, including Human Resources, Administration, Accounts, and Communication. This collective involvement highlights LVPEI’s commitment to promoting responsible antibiotic use and advancing healthcare practices.
