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Meghalaya Pharmacy Council Marks World Pharmacist Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026 at USTM, Shillong
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:36 PM
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The Meghalaya Pharmacy Council organized a ceremony at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, to observe World Pharmacist Day and the 2026 National Pharmacy Week, highlighting the role of pharmacists in public health.
Shillong, Meghalaya – On October 25, the Meghalaya Pharmacy Council held a formal event at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) to commemorate World Pharmacist Day and the opening week of the National Pharmacy Week 2026. The gathering brought together council members, pharmacy students, faculty, and health‑care professionals to discuss the evolving responsibilities of pharmacists in the state.
The ceremony featured a keynote address by the council president, who emphasized the importance of community‑based pharmacy services, rational drug use, and continued professional development. Participants were also briefed on upcoming state initiatives aimed at expanding pharmacy outreach in rural areas and integrating pharmacists more closely with primary health‑care teams.
In addition to speeches, the event showcased student projects on medication safety and public‑awareness campaigns. The council distributed commemorative badges and informational brochures, reinforcing the message that pharmacists are essential partners in achieving Meghalaya's health‑care goals.
The celebration concluded with a pledge by attendees to promote safe medication practices and to support the council's agenda for stronger regulatory frameworks throughout 2026.
The ceremony featured a keynote address by the council president, who emphasized the importance of community‑based pharmacy services, rational drug use, and continued professional development. Participants were also briefed on upcoming state initiatives aimed at expanding pharmacy outreach in rural areas and integrating pharmacists more closely with primary health‑care teams.
In addition to speeches, the event showcased student projects on medication safety and public‑awareness campaigns. The council distributed commemorative badges and informational brochures, reinforcing the message that pharmacists are essential partners in achieving Meghalaya's health‑care goals.
The celebration concluded with a pledge by attendees to promote safe medication practices and to support the council's agenda for stronger regulatory frameworks throughout 2026.