The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released an eight-report highlighting a concerning trend of increasing antibiotic resistance in Indian hospitals. According to the report, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have increased by 91 pct over the past few years, rendering many drugs ineffective.

The report's key findings are based on an analysis of 99,027 culture-positive samples, taken from hospitals across the country between January and December 2024.