The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) will organise the National Pharmacy Week 2026 state-level celebration in Assam on November 14 at Assam Don Bosco University, Tepesia, Sonapur, under the theme “Swasth Bharat: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance”.
The programme aims to highlight the role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare delivery and raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing public health challenge. The inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines has been identified as a major contributor to AMR, making infections increasingly difficult to treat.
The celebration will focus on promoting the rational use of antibiotics, responsible dispensing, patient counselling and antimicrobial stewardship. The programme is expected to feature an inaugural session, addresses by eminent dignitaries, expert lectures, scientific presentations, panel discussions and public awareness activities. Pharmacy professionals, government officials, researchers, healthcare workers, academicians and students from Assam and the Northeast are expected to participate.
In Sonapur, hosting the state-level event at Tepesia is expected to bring together healthcare professionals, students and visitors, offering local businesses, transport operators and service providers an opportunity to benefit from increased activity around the university and the surrounding area.
The PCI and the Pharmacy Council of India’s Assam chapter aim to strengthen professional commitment towards antimicrobial stewardship and contribute to the national vision of a healthier India.