Dr. Ranga Reddy Burri, President of the Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) and Honorary Professor at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing global efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Recognized for his leadership and expertise in infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and public health advocacy, Dr. Burri has been invited to participate in several prestigious international forums focused on tackling one of the world’s most pressing health challenges.
In recognition of his contributions to the AMR agenda, Dr. Burri has been invited by the Animal Production and Health Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to attend a high-level regional conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 9–10 November 2026. Held under the theme, “Bridging Policy, Practice and People to Accelerate Regional Action on AMR,” the conference seeks to strengthen collaboration between policymakers, practitioners, and communities to transform commitments into meaningful action.
Further highlighting his international standing, Dr. Burri has also been invited to participate in the 4th Plenary Assembly of the Antimicrobial Resistance Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform (AMR MSPP), scheduled to be held at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 16–18 November 2026. Convened under the banner “From Commitments to Integrated One Health Delivery on AMR: Accelerating Multi-Sectoral Implementation of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Political Declaration on AMR,” the assembly will focus on supporting countries in implementing their National Action Plans on AMR.
Dr. Burri’s global engagement will continue with his participation in the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, to be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 6–8 December 2026. The conference aims to accelerate coordinated global action through a multi-sectoral One Health approach and strengthen accountability mechanisms to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
At the University of Hyderabad, Dr. Burri’s contributions extend beyond advocacy and policy engagement. Since 2021, IFCAI and the School of Medical Sciences have jointly offered the highly regarded Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) programme through the Centre for Distance and Online Education. The programme has successfully trained more than 400 infection prevention and control professionals from India, the GCC region, and several countries across the Global South.
Expressing their pride in Dr. Burri’s achievements, Dean Prof. Ramesh Kumar Mishra and Prof. B. R. Shamanna, coordinator of the DIPC programme, congratulated him on this international recognition. They noted that his continued contributions not only bring distinction to the School and the University but also ensure that important public health concerns such as antimicrobial resistance receive the attention and advocacy they deserve at the highest global platforms.
Through his leadership, research, and international engagement, Dr. Ranga Reddy Burri continues to strengthen the global response to antimicrobial resistance while exemplifying the University’s commitment to addressing critical public health challenges through education, collaboration, and innovation.