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, Guwahati, under the theme “Swasth Bharat: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance”. The event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the pharmacy, healthcare, academic and pharmaceutical sectors across Assam and the Northeast.
The initiative comes amid growing concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which occurs when microorganisms develop resistance to medicines designed to eliminate them. The inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents remains a major contributing factor, increasing the difficulty of treating infections.
The programme will focus on the rational use of medicines, responsible antibiotic dispensing, patient counselling, antimicrobial stewardship, patient safety and quality pharmaceutical services. Its agenda is expected to include an inaugural session, addresses by eminent dignitaries, expert lectures, scientific presentations, panel discussions and public awareness activities. Collaboration among pharmacists, physicians, academicians, researchers and policymakers will also be highlighted, alongside encouraging pharmacy students and young professionals to become public health ambassadors.
In Sonapur, the event could provide a business opportunity for local hotels, eateries, transport operators, retail outlets and other service providers. The arrival of healthcare professionals, students and delegates from different parts of the Northeast may generate additional demand for local services and support commercial activity around Tepesia.
The PCI and the Pharmacy Council of India’s Assam chapter aim to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship and advance the national vision of Swasth Bharat. The organisers have invited media organisations, healthcare institutions, pharmacy professionals and students to participate.
