SRM School of Public Health joins the WHO-led Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance

Professor Alex Joseph will lead SRM’s participation as India advances its national response through NAP AMR 2.0.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology has announced that the SRM School of Public Health has been included in the World Health Organisation Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance. The appointment places the institution among 81 organisations working together on the growing public health challenge of antimicrobial resistance across the globe.

SRM will be represented by Professor Alex Joseph from the Division of Epidemiology. He noted that antimicrobial resistance is shaped by multiple drivers across human, animal and environmental systems, making a One Health approach necessary. “Community-based participatory approaches are central to our work, and this platform allows us to amplify evidence-based strategies for AMR mitigation,” he said.
The burden of antimicrobial resistance continues to rise. In 2021, 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial AMR, including 1.14 million deaths directly attributable to resistant infections. Global projections indicate that without stronger action, AMR could cause up to 10 million deaths each year by 2050.

Dr Hari Singh, Dean, School of Public Health, SRMIST, said the appointment reinforces the importance of international engagement. He explained that the School provides an environment where students can participate in global health platforms and strengthen their understanding of complex public health concerns. He added that the inclusion in the WHO Civil Society Task Force supports the School’s commitment to public health education and research.
India has renewed its national priorities through the launch of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 by Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda on 18 November 2025. SRM’s participation in the WHO platform aligns with this national direction and contributes to the country’s engagement in global AMR governance.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, recognised as an A++ accredited, Category I university with 12B status, has continued to strengthen its academic and research ecosystem. The institution was ranked 11th nationally in the 2025 NIRF rankings and holds ratings from both QS and QS IGAUGE. SRM operates campuses across Kattankulathur, Acharapakkam, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirapalli, Modi Nagar, Sonepat, Amaravati and Gangtok.

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