A simple team discussion at Primax—sparked by a talk from Dr. Devi Shetty— revealed a truth more frightening than any surgery itself: infections that no medicine can cure.
When Surgery Isn’t the Biggest Fear Anymore
Dr. Devi Shetty, after performing thousands of complex heart surgeries, admits his greatest fear today is not the operation—but an untreatable infection that may appear days later.
This is not just a medical concern. It is a global crisis affecting every patient.
The Era of “Just Take a Pill” Is Ending
There was a time when antibiotics felt like a safety net. That world is gone. Today, patients survive major surgeries but succumb to bacteria that no longer respond to treatment.
This is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) — when life-saving drugs simply stop working.
The Discovery Void
Since 1987, not a single new class of antibiotics has been successfully introduced. We are fighting modern superbugs with decades-old medicines.
How Did We Get Here?
Antibiotics for Viral Illness
Using antibiotics for flu or cold does nothing—except train bacteria to resist.
Stopping Too Early
Incomplete courses kill weak bacteria and allow stronger ones to survive.
Self Medication
Over-the-counter and leftover antibiotics fuel resistance silently.
The Numbers Are Human Lives
Deaths in 2021 due to drug-resistant infections
Projected deaths by 2050 if nothing changes
What You Can Do — Starting Today
Trust Your Doctor
If antibiotics aren’t needed, saying “no” is protection—not neglect.
Finish the Course
Every pill matters. Complete treatment prevents resistance.
Prevent Infection
Hand hygiene and vaccination reduce the need for antibiotics.
A Promise from Primax
At Primax, we commit to responsible prescribing, strict infection control, and honest patient education. The golden era may be behind us, but a safer, smarter era begins with awareness.
Let’s protect the future—one prescription at a time.
