Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bengaluru
01 December 2025
Theme: “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming AIDS Response”

Today, ABIPER’s NSS Unit successfully organized a meaningful and awareness-driven World AIDS Day program, focusing on strengthening our collective commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and stigma reduction.

The event highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, treatment adherence, community support, and the global mission to end AIDS as a public health threat. Students, faculty, and NSS volunteers actively participated, making the program informative, inspiring, and impactful.

A special thanks to all coordinators for guiding us in creating a powerful platform for knowledge sharing and social responsibility.

Let us continue to advocate for awareness, compassion, and a future free from discrimination.
“Not Me, But You” – Together we can make a difference.

The final session included a formal Valedictory Function, acknowledging the contributions of faculty and the enthusiastic participation of students across all events.

The Valedictory Function and Prize Distribution ceremony of the National Pharmacy Week 2025 began at 3:00 PM, hosted by Mrs.Varsha and Ms.Yasmin.

Dignitaries on stage:

• Dr. Shobha Rani
• Dr. Sowjanya Battu

The event concluded with the National Anthem, marking the formal closure of National Pharmacy Week 2025.

Dr. Sowjanya Battu welcomed the dignitaries and presented a sapling to the Chief Guest.

Dr. Bopanna delivered an impactful and concise address.

Key points included:

• The importance of curiosity, analytical thinking, and learning beyond textbooks.
• Encouragement to compare oneself with yesterday and focus on continuous improvement.
• Brief insights on advancements in pharmacy, such as β-blockers, statins, biomarkers, and opportunities in research fields like genomics and pharmacogenomics, and emphasized the importance of AI-based tools like Geni AI in enhancing paper writing.
• A reminder to always remember the purpose of living and contribute meaningfully to public health.

These events were conducted sequentially as part of the afternoon celebration:

• Wall of Fame (Lecture Hall-I) – Students displayed inspiring pharmaceutical achievements, global vaccination success stories, and profiles of eminent pharmacists.
• Painting Competition (Lecture Hall-II) – Participants expressed this year’s theme through artistic interpretations of vaccination advocacy, community health, and pharmacist roles.

Quiz Competition (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

A lively Quiz Competition was conducted at Lecture Hall-01.
Topics included:

• General Knowledge
• General Pharmacy
• Vaccination awareness
• Public health and wellness

Students participated enthusiastically, demonstrating logical reasoning and pharmaceutical knowledge.

The second day of NPW began with a Rally in and around the campus from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Students held placards, banners, and slogans promoting vaccination, preventive health, and the theme:
“Pharmacreelsists as Advocates for Vaccination.”

The rally created widespread awareness among the local community and campus neighbourhood.

In the afternoon session, students participated in a Patient Information Leaflet Designing Competition, showcasing their ability to communicate drug information in patient-friendly language. Creative and scientifically accurate entries highlighted the importance of medication adherence, disease awareness, vaccination schedules, and patient safety.

National Pharmacy Week Celebrations – 2025
Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bengaluru

Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), in association with IPA Bangalore (Urban) Local Branch, celebrated the 64th National Pharmacy Week (NPW) – 2025 with great enthusiasm and social responsibility from 25th to 27th November 2025. This year’s theme, “Pharmacists as Advocates for Vaccination,” highlighted the vital role of pharmacists in promoting community health, preventive care, and vaccination awareness across all age groups.

The three-day event was held under the guidance of Dr. B. A. Vishwanath, Chairman of the Aditya Group of Institutions.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Sowjanya Battu (Vice-Principal), the Management, the staff, and the student community of ABIPER.

DAY 1 – 25 NOVEMBER 2025

The National Pharmacy Week commenced with an impactful Awareness Campaign at Primary Health Centre (PHC), Yelahanka, in the presence of faculty members and students. The campaign focused on three public-health themes:

1. HPV Vaccination Awareness – Educating the public on cervical cancer prevention, the importance of the HPV vaccine, and early immunization.
2. Breast Cancer Awareness & Early Detection – Highlighting self-examination techniques, risk factors, and the significance of early diagnosis.
3. Role of Effective Nutrition in Cancer Prevention & Management – Emphasizing immunity-boosting diets, lifestyle modification, and nutritional care for cancer prevention.

The forenoon event witnessed active participation from community members, PHC healthcare workers, and student volunteers.