Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, urging the public not to take antibiotics without consulting a doctor. Experts, including former AIIMS Directors, support this, warning that indiscriminate use of antibiotics leads to drug-resistant infections. Reports indicate antibiotics are becoming less effective against common illnesses like pneumonia and UTIs due to this misuse. Medical bodies emphasize that antibiotics require medical guidance, not self-medication, to preserve their efficacy for future health needs.