On the Occasion of World Pharmacists Day 2026
Theme: “Empowering Communities for Responsible Antibiotics Use”
The School of Pharmacy, Vishwakarma University, Pune organized a Community Awareness Camp on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on the occasion of World Pharmacists Day 2026, in accordance with the theme “Empowering Communities for Responsible Antibiotics Use.”
The programme aimed to create awareness among the community about the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, the importance of responsible antibiotic use, and the role of pharmacists in promoting the rational and safe use of medicines.
Faculty members and B. Pharm students actively participated in the programme and delivered awareness talks focusing on antimicrobial resistance, its prevention, appropriate medicine use, and safe medication practices.
As part of the awareness campaign, leaflets and educational materials were distributed to patients and visitors. B. Pharm students interacted with patients and provided guidance on how to take medicines correctly, following the prescribed dose and schedule, avoiding self-medication, and consulting qualified healthcare professionals before starting, stopping, or changing antimicrobial therapy.
The activity provided students with practical exposure to patient counselling, community pharmacy practice, health education, and public-health awareness while highlighting the important role of pharmacists in promoting responsible antimicrobial use and combating antimicrobial resistance.
The programme contributed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4 – Quality Education, and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production.
Programme Details
Date: 28 September 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Pune Municipal Corporation Raja Shivchhatrapati Government Hospital, Bibwewadi, Pune
Organised by: School of Pharmacy, Vishwakarma University
Programme Organised by:
Convenor: Dr. Makarand Puri
Co-Convenors: Prof. Snehal Hase and Dr. Jaymala Kumawat
