In a riveting discussion, Vikas Dandekar, a pharma leader with deep insights into antimicrobial resistance, teams up with Dr. Manica Balasegaram, the Executive Director of the Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership. They delve into India's alarming antibiotic misuse and its implications on global health. The duo emphasizes the urgent need for better regulations and public awareness. They also explore innovative strategies for antibiotic development and stress the importance of global collaboration to combat this escalating crisis.