Role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare systems highlighted - The HinduPublished - September 25, 2026 01:07 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAMThe GITAM School of Pharmacy observed World Pharmacist Day (September 25) and National Pharmacy Week 2026 under the AMR Awareness Mission, focusing on ‘Swasth Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’, in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.Principal L. Srinivas highlighted the role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare systems and promoting responsible antimicrobial use. G. Prasad, head of the Department of Nephrology at Andhra Medical College, spoke about chronic kidney disease and Uddanam Nephropathy, stressing early diagnosis and preventive healthcare.M. Krishnaji Rao, general manager, R&D, Divi’s Laboratories Limited, highlighted AI-assisted drug discovery, computational chemistry, digital laboratories and personalised medicine. Academic competitions were also organised.Published - September 25, 2026 01:07 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }