JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today inaugurated the World Pharmacist Day celebrations at Madr-e-Meharban Campus of Health Sciences of Prabha Harjilal College of Pharmacy, Jammu.
While addressing the gathering, the Deputy CM lauded the role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery for ailing patients and reminded the college students of the expectations of patients from them as members of the healing team.
The Deputy CM also paid tribute to the services rendered by pharmacists, along with doctors, on the warfront against the COVID-19 pandemic, when everyone else was hiding in the safety of their homes. He appreciated the pharmacists for their crucial role in building healthier communities and their contribution to a stronger, more sustainable health system.
He further advised the students to study with full mettle and fulfil the aspirations of their parents.
The Deputy CM assured the students that the Omar-led government is committed to employing the youth of the region and is working tirelessly to open new avenues for them.
Complimenting the management of Madr-e-Meharban of Health Sciences, the Deputy CM assured the college of full support from the government.
Director of the College, Professor R.K Raina, while presenting a vote of thanks, informed the gathering that various other sessions were organised to mark the celebrations of World Pharmacists Day, which included the pre-inauguration of a scientific session on the Herbal Drug Development programme.
Experts from different advanced centres like Dean Applied Sciences, University of Kashmir, Professor ZA Bhat, Senior Scientist at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu Dr Praun Kumar Gupta, and Principal JSS College of Pharmacy, Najwal, Professor Duriaswamy also spoke on the occasion and enlightened the gathering about various advancements in pharmacy.
