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Designated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to support global capacity building, surveillance, governance, and responsible antimicrobial use in aquaculture.
Nitte (Deemed to be University) serves as one of five global FAO Reference Centres for Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture Biosecurity. Our role is to provide independent scientific, technical, and policy advice to FAO and its Member Nations. We specialize in strengthening laboratory networks, advancing field surveillance methodologies, and supporting national action plans to mitigate the risks of AMR in aquatic food systems.
Raising global awareness about antimicrobial resistance risks in aquaculture.
Building technical capacity for monitoring AMR, AMU, and residues globally.
Supporting policy frameworks and national action plans for responsible use.
Promoting biosecurity and best practices in aquaculture production systems.
Providing independent scientific and technical guidance to FAO initiatives.
Collaborating seamlessly with the global network of FAO Reference Centres.