ABIPER NSS Cell and Department of Pharmacy Practice in collaboration with the Pharmacy Council of India, celebrated World Pharmacy Day with a series of engaging events on 24th and 25th September 2024. The first-day events include various competitions, including poster-making, and Quiz competition with the theme “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.” Students showcased creative ideas highlighting pharmacists’ crucial role in healthcare, research, and medicine distribution.
On the second day, a free health checkup camp was organized for the community, offering basic health screenings such as blood pressure monitoring, glucose testing ( Blue Cross Laboratories helped in the glucose monitoring and distribution of OTC medications), and consultations. This initiative reinforced the college’s commitment to public health and awareness. The event was graced by dignitaries, including Dr. Sirse Kranti Kumar, M. Pharm, Ph.D, Registrar, Karnataka State Pharmacy Council, who delivered an inspiring speech on the evolving role of pharmacists in global health. The celebrations concluded with the felicitation of the guests and a renewed sense of purpose among students to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector.