Shillong, Nov 11: The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), observed National Pharmacy Week 2026 today at its Central Auditorium under the theme ‘Swastha Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance’.
The programme highlighted antimicrobial resistance as a growing public health challenge and the role of pharmacists in promoting responsible use of medicines.
President of the Pharmacy Council of India, Dr. Montukumar M. Patel, who attended the event as the chief guest, laid the foundation stone of the ‘Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Residency’ at USTM.
The afternoon session featured a panel discussion on the theme, followed by a cultural evening.
