By Samachar Vishesh
News
Chandigarh 22nd
Jan, 2020:- Chitkara
University today announced that it is leading an International Project named
“Risk Management and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance – PREVENT IT”.
The three year project Erasmus+ offers innovative perspective in addressing
antibiotic resistance. PREVENT IT is the fourth Erasmus+ project
involving Chitkara University. This brings laurel to the University of being
the most successful Erasmus+ recipient in South Asia.
Antibiotic
resistance has emerged as a major global threat to human and animal health,
food security and development. It is expected to cause at least 10 million
deaths annually by 2050, more than cancer and diabetes combined causalities.
PREVENT IT international consortium led by Chitkara University Punjab –
comprises of five Indian universities, two Indian Non-Governmental
Organizations and four European universities.
Chitkara
University has been co-financed by the European Commission with a grant of 8
crore to lead an international team of scientists united to promote education
and awareness on Antibiotics Resistance. The grant is provided under the
framework of the prestigious Erasmus+ programme supporting education in Europe
– as well as – awarding the most innovative ideas worldwide.
The
project concept is inspired by the Indian National Action Plan to combat
Antibiotics Resistance (ABR), having among its key goals the increase of
societal awareness, empowering individuals from different social spheres.
Speaking
on the Occasion, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice-Chancellor of Chitkara University
said that doing a project for first time is a great honour, but being a part of
the prestigious Erasmus+ project for the fourth time speaks of the
consistent innovation at our campus. The main purpose of the multidisciplinary
initiatives promoted by the project is to empower and amplify diverse voices
representing healthcare providers, educators, researchers and community
leaders. This will be achieved by sharing best practices in ABR education
and awareness, combining traditional and innovative educational tools.
No comments:
Post a Comment