KLE University’s College of Pharmacy conducts National Pharmacy Week
KLE University’s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum had chalked out a plan to create an awareness about the role of a pharmacist as a healthcare professional. This was in accordance with this year’s National Pharmacy Week theme “Pharmacist — a healthcare professional” which was observed between Nov 21 to 26, 2011.
During the week-long celebrations, the Indian Pharmaceutical Association local branch Belgaum conducted a 2-km rally. The rally was inaugurated by Prof. Chandrakant Kokate, Vice Chancellor, KLE University, Belgaum along with dignitaries including Deputy Drug Controller, Drug Inspector, Belgaum district, Prof, F V Manvi, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, KLE University, Prof, A D Taranalli, Principal, KLEU’s College of Pharmacy, Prof. M S Ganachari, President, IPA local branch.
With the objective to create awareness on theme “Pharmacist- a healthcare professional”, pharmacists from various colleges participated. In continuation to these activities, pharmacists and faculties from KLEU’s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum visited various schools and delivered sessions on dangers of self medication and the promising prospects of pharmacy as a career.
There was also a “Pharma Exhibition” to create awareness and encourage school going students to learn practical aspects of drug utilization. This event was held at KLE University’s College of Pharmacy premises and inaugurated by Prof. A D Taranalli, Principal. Various schools of Belgaum city participated. The valedictory function concluded to highlight the message that the ‘Pharmacist- a friend in need is a friend indeed.”
