India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic Nafithromycin: A Breakthrough for Respiratory Infection Treatment

Oct 19, 2025 05:14 pm CST

India has achieved a significant pharmaceutical milestone with the development of Nafithromycin, its first fully indigenous antibiotic effective against resistant respiratory infections. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced this breakthrough alongside advancements in gene therapy and genomics research, highlighting India's growing capabilities in biomedical innovation and self-reliance in healthcare technology.