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In a first-of-its-kind conclave, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy (Autonomous) celebrated World Pharmacist Day 2026 on the national theme "Swastha Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance."
Moving beyond a traditional celebration, the college conceived the programme as a complete convergence of all stakeholders - Community Pharmacists, Hospital Pharmacists, Indian Drug Regulators, Academicians and Future Pharmacists.
The day commenced with an overview by Dr. Sandip Zine, Convener, followed by a hard-hitting Skit on AMR by BNCP students that portrayed antibiotic misuse and the pharmacist as the custodian of rational medicine use. Prof. Munira Momin, Principal, BNCP, in her welcome address, emphasized the need for collective responsibility in tackling AMR.
The conclave was graced by top national and international voices. Chief Guest Dr. Dhananjay Sable, Deputy Drugs Controller of India at Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India elaborated on the role of CDSCO and the Indian Drug Regulatory System in AMR containment.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Amol Jaybhaye, infectious disease specialist, decoded the clinical challenges and way forward.
Plenary Speaker Dr. Mahendra Patel, director, Centre for Research Equity, University of Oxford, UK, brought global perspectives on AMR. Nitin Maniar, Samarpan Healthcare Centre,shared grassroots realities of community pharmacy.
The event also honoured innovation and experience - winners of E-Poster and Reel-Making competitions were felicitated, followed by Felicitation of Community Pharmacists and an inspiring Experience-Sharing Session -My Journey as a Community Pharmacist."
The highlight was the Multi-Stakeholder Panel Discussion on "Combating AMR - A Collective Responsibility", which saw regulators, practitioners and students debate solutions. The programme culminated with the Pharmacist's Oath by Dr. Rashmi Mallya and a collective pledge to build a Swastha Bharat.
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