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Colistin: From the Shadows to a One Health Approach for Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance

A paper co-authored by OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan has been recognized as the most cited paper contributing to the 2025 Impact Factor of the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. The review explores how a One Health approach can help preserve the effectiveness of colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, and combat antimicrobial resistance. Read the article here.

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  • Vaccines Key to Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance, Says New Report

    In United News of Bangladesh, “Vaccines can play a critical role in reducing infections, lowering antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bangladesh, a new policy brief released by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP), led by the One Health Trust and icddr,b.” Read it here.

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  • New Policy Brief Warns: Lack of Vaccination May Increase the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh

    In the Business Standard, “A recent policy brief highlights the important role vaccines can play in reducing infections, reducing the use of antibiotics and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bangladesh. The policy brief was released by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP), led by One Health Trust and icddr,b.” Read it here.  

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  • Immunization Deficiencies May Increase the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance

    In Bangla News 24, “A new policy brief published by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP), led by One Health Trust and icddr,b, highlights how important vaccines can play in reducing infections, reducing antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bangladesh.” Read the coverage here.

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  • India’s Food Security is Largely Dependent on the Persian Gulf 

    In his Hindustan Times column, Vital Signs, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan explains a hidden risk behind India’s food security.  India currently produces large amounts of food, but this depends heavily on imported fertilizers made from natural gas, phosphate, and potash, much of it coming from countries in the Persian Gulf. This means global conflicts or supply disruptions can directly affect India’s farming costs […]

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  • India Needs a National Development Corps

    In his Hindustan Times column, Vital Signs, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan proposes a national development corps, a one-year national service program for young people after high school.  The idea is to deploy youth to strengthen health systems, support learning outcomes, and advance sustainable agriculture, while building skills and improving employability.  With rising youth unemployment and growing gaps in […]

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  • Kenya Launches Report Highlighting Vaccines as Key Weapon Against Drug Resistance

    Opera News featured the launch of the GARP-Kenya policy brief, highlighting the critical role of vaccines in fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country.  Developed by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP)-Technical Working Group in Kenya, led by Kenya Medical Research Institute and the One Health Trust, the report and policy brief, The Value of […]

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  • Vaccines are More Important Than Ever

    In an op-ed published in Dhaka Tribune, OHT’s Rishiraj Bhagawati and Dr.Wasif Ali Khan of icddr,b, explore a major shift in global health. Bangladesh is set to graduate from the United Nations’ “least developed country” status in 2026, a milestone that reflects the country’s significant economic and health progress.  But this transition also brings new […]

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  • Kenya Urged to Scale Up Vaccine Use in Fight Against Drug-Resistant Infections

    My 254 News covered the launch of the GARP-Kenya policy brief, highlighting urgent calls to scale up vaccine use in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  As drug-resistant infections make common illnesses harder to treat, health experts are emphasizing the need for stronger investment in immunization. Developed by the GARP-Kenya Technical Working Group, a collaboration between the One […]

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  • Vaccine Rising as Key Weapon Against Rising Drug-Resistance in Kenya

    In Africa Times Network’s coverage of the GARP-Kenya policy brief launch, experts highlighted the critical role vaccines can play in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  The report shows that vaccines can significantly reduce infections through herd immunity, thereby lowering transmission and easing the burden on already stretched health systems.  At the launch, experts also emphasized the […]

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