Guwahati: University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) observed National Pharmacy Week 2026 with a focus on antimicrobial resistance.The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at USTM held the event at its Central Auditorium under the theme “Swastha Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance”.Organised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Meghalaya Pharmacy Council, the programme highlighted antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a growing public health challenge and the role of pharmacists, educators, regulators and students in promoting responsible medicine use.PCI president Dr Montukumar M Patel, the chief guest, laid the foundation stone of the “Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Residency” on the university campus.The event included competitions, an inaugural session and a panel discussion on AMR. Dr Patel underscored “the importance of responsible pharmacy practices and the need for collective efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance”.The panel featured Meghalaya Pharmacy Council president Devis Stone Swer, Prof L K Nath, dean of USTM’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Prof Damiki Laloo, head of the department of pharmaceutical sciences, GCU.Meghalaya health officials Dr R Pohsnem and Priska Kshiar also attended. The programme concluded with a cultural evening.
