Mizoram’s pharmacy and healthcare sector has stepped up its focus on responsible medicine use and antimicrobial stewardship, with the Mizoram State Pharmacy Council (MSPC), in collaboration with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), celebrating National Pharmacy Week 2026 at KV Resort, Durtlang, Aizawl, on Friday.
Organised under the theme “Swastha Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance”, the event highlighted the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the role of pharmacists in preventing the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Food and Civil Supplies Minister B. Lalchhanzova attended as chief guest, alongside PCI Vice-President Jashubhai H. Chaudhari, MSPC President LalsawmaPachuau, RIPANS Director Dr Sanjay D. Sawant and PCI Executive Member Dr H. Lalhlenmawia.
In Aizawl, the initiative brings attention to the pharmaceutical retail sector’s responsibility in promoting appropriate dispensing practices, discouraging self-medication and improving consumer awareness. Greater emphasis on responsible antibiotic use could strengthen public confidence in pharmacies and encourage more informed healthcare purchasing decisions.
The programme also recognised pharmacy students through competition prizes and the Pharmacy Student of the Year Award, celebrating academic excellence, leadership and professional contributions.
Earlier, on November 12, Health and Family Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii flagged off an AMR awareness rally from Millennium Centre to Vanapa Hall. More than 600 pharmacists and students participated in the march, carrying awareness posters and presenting street plays. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to professional development, continuing education and public health protection.
