In this video, Dr. Sunil Gupta, Additional Director, NCDC, will tell us whether there is any national policy regarding use of colistin. In animal sector, there are certain advisories. In human sector, in February 2016, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had released a national guideline for use of antimicrobial which was developed over a period of one year by taking inputs from different experts in the field of medicine. Dr. Sunil will also highlight that the guidelines shows a proper use of antibiotics in various human conditions including the use of colistin.
Dr. Sunil Gupta is a Additional Director, HAG & HOD at National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
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