Udaipur : Pacific College of Pharmacy organised Pharmacists Day along with Anti-Ragging Week and Pharmacovigilance Week on September 24 and 25. The main theme of the programme was “Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures.” More than 250 students participated enthusiastically in various academic, awareness and creative activities and expressed their commitment to the pharmacy profession.
The programme was inaugurated in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Hemant Kothari and Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr P.K. Choudhary. University Chairman Rahul Agrawal and Registrar Sharad Kothari extended their greetings to the department and students on Pharmacists Day and highlighted the importance of such academic and awareness programmes for the overall development of students.
Addressing the students, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Hemant Kothari shared his views on the changing nature of pharmacy education and the profession. He said students can make an important contribution to building a healthier future for society and the nation through quality pharmacy education, innovation, research and professional ethics.
Group Director Prof. Dr B.P. Sharma highlighted the important role of pharmacists in protecting community health. He said that in the modern healthcare system, the role of pharmacists is not limited to dispensing medicines. Pharmacists also have important responsibilities in medication safety, patient counselling, rational use of medicines and public awareness.
Awareness on Anti-Ragging, Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
During the two-day programme, students participated in various activities related to anti-ragging awareness, pharmacovigilance, medication safety, the social responsibility of pharmacists and health awareness.
Students actively participated in the activities and conveyed the message of safe and responsible use of medicines in society.
On the occasion, Dr Ankit Paliwal, Principal, Pacific Institute of Pharmacy, spoke in detail about the growing challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). He sensitised students about the rational use of antimicrobial medicines, avoiding unnecessary antibiotic consumption and the role of future pharmacists in preventing antimicrobial resistance.
Dr Paliwal said pharmacists will play an important frontline role in healthcare services in the coming years. He urged students to remain aware of their knowledge, skills and professional responsibilities from the beginning of their careers.
The programme was coordinated by Dr Maya, Dr Ranu, Dr Gunjan and Anukraman Singh. Faculty members of Pacific College of Pharmacy actively participated in the programme and encouraged the students.
The programme concluded with a message encouraging students to become responsible pharmacists, develop a zero-tolerance approach towards ragging and remain aware of medication safety and the rational use of medicines. The active participation of more than 250 students made the two-day programme successful and impactful.
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