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WHO updated its Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024

Posted 20 May 2024

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About BPPL 

  • Published since 2017, the list is a global tool which forms the basis for activities related to surveillance and control of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). 
  • The updated BPPL list 2024,  has included 15 families of antibiotic resistant (ABR) pathogens 
    • These pathogens are grouped into critical, high and medium categories (refer infographic) based on priority for R&D and for public health measures.

About AMR

  • AMR occurs when the microbes (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) evolve so that existing antimicrobial drugs are no longer effective.
    • The evolved pathogens that are harder to treat are referred to as “superbugs”.
  • Causes for the spread of AMR
    • Biological: Gene transfer, Mutation etc.
    • Societal: Inappropriate use of antibiotics, inadequate diagnostics, Poor infection control etc.
  • Challenges in controlling AMR
    • Over the counter sales of antibiotics
  • Lack of Surveillance and Monitoring 
  • Limited R&D etc.

Initiatives taken to control AMR

  • Global initiatives include
    • One health approach 
    • Global Action Plan on AMR
    • World AMR awareness week
  • India’s Initiatives include
    • National Action Plan on AMR
    • AMR Surveillance Network (ICMR)
    • Banning of inappropriate fixed dose combination drugs
  • Tags :
  • AMR
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Bacterial Priority Pathogens List
  • BPPL
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