Awareness Meet at NEMCARE Group of Institutions, Mirza on World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025.
Awareness Meet at NEMCARE Group of Institutions, Mirza on World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025.
DD TIMES MIRZA, 20 November 2025: A global war between humans and microbes in the near future is inevitable: Dr. Bhargab Jyoti Sahariah.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that by the year 2050, more people will die due to complications arising from antibiotic misuse than from cancer. Even before the completion of 100 years since the discovery of antibiotics in 1928, we are now helplessly compelled to discuss their dangerous consequences.
We are not conscious regarding the consumption of antimicrobial medicines. Many pharmacists provide such medicines for immediate relief, and as a result, we have unknowingly encouraged deadly diseases within our bodies. Additionally, when we do not consume medicines as prescribed and discontinue midway, we ourselves are contributing to the gradual deterioration of our immunity.
Thus, in the near future, a global war between humans and microorganisms appears inevitable. Without widespread awareness and education, there is no way to escape this crisis.
This was highlighted by the Dean of Studies NEMCARE Group of Institution, Mirza, and distinguished writer Dr. Bhargab Jyoti Sahariah, while addressing an important awareness meeting on antimicrobial resistance today. He added that many people engage in self-medication.
.Self-medication is equivalent to slow suicide, he said. Taking antibiotics without a doctor’s advice can lead to life-threatening consequences. Dr. Sahariah urged everyone not to consume antibiotics casually.
It may be noted that World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is observed globally from 18 to 24 November each year. On this occasion, NEMCARE Group of Institution, Mirza organized an awareness meeting today, following the observance that began on 19th November 2025.
The chief guest of the event was Mr. Biswajit Talukdar, Drugs Controller & Licensing Authority, Government of Assam.
In his speech, Mr. Talukdar stated that pharmacists or pharmacy owners must not sell medicines—especially antibiotics—without a valid doctor’s prescription. He also urged doctors not to encourage patients to take antibiotics unnecessarily.
During the meeting, Dr. Meghna Gogoi, Consultant Microbiologist from the Department of Microbiology, NEMCARE Hospital, said that bacteria are learning to take defensive measures and are adapting to survive longer in the human body. Therefore, unless we remain extremely cautious, we will be unable to protect ourselves from microbial threats. Her advice to avoid antibiotic use unless absolutely necessary was taken seriously by everyone present.
Several other dignitaries attended the health awareness meeting, including Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sharma, In-charge Officer, Assam Government Drugs Testing Laboratory, Jalukbari; Mr. Syamalendu Nath, Drugs Inspector, Kamrup Rural District; Mr. Quri Kiron Hazarika and Mr. Hem Chandra Bhatta, Drugs Inspectors, Kamrup Metropolitan District; Ms. Jahnu Bora, Drugs Inspector, Guwahati Headquarters; Prof. (Dr.) Akoijam Mamata Devi, Principal, NEMCARE Institute of Nursing Sciences, NEMCARE Group of Institutions, Mirza; Prof. Sukirti Das, Faculty Member, among others, who shared valuable insights.
Winners of the essay and poster competitions held on 19th November 2025 were felicitated, and certificates and prizes were distributed by the chief guest and other distinguished attendees.
Towards the end of the program, students of NEMCARE Group of Institution, Mirza performed a one-act play based on the theme of antimicrobial resistance.
Special contributions were made by Dr. Vikramjit Kashyap, Deputy Registrar (Administration), along with all teachers and students. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Apurba Talukdar, Deputy Registrar (Academics), of NEMCARE Group of Institutions.
