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Dr. Sangeetha Sampath Contributes to Maharashtra State-Level AMS Workshop

Dr. Sangeetha Sampath, Professor of Microbiology at RRMCH, participated as a resource person in the Maharashtra State-Level Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Workshop held on 27 March 2026 in Mumbai. The workshop was organized by the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with CHRI, PATH, and GSK Cares.

As part of the technical sessions, Dr. Sampath delivered an insightful talk on “Infection Prevention & Control in Primary Healthcare.” Her session highlighted the foundational role of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in strengthening antimicrobial stewardship efforts, particularly at the primary healthcare level.

The workshop brought together state- and district-level health officials, clinicians, and key stakeholders, providing a platform to discuss strategies for enhancing AMS implementation across Maharashtra. The deliberations were aligned with national priorities under the NAP AMR 2.0, focusing on coordinated action to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Dr. Sampath’s contribution reflects RRMCH’s continued commitment to advancing public health initiatives and supporting capacity-building efforts in antimicrobial stewardship.