Antimicrobial Awareness Celebration 2026
As part of the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week initiative, the Department of Microbiology organized “Antimicrobial Awareness 2026” on the 8th of January 2026. The event aimed to create awareness regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of prudent antibiotic use among medical students and faculty. The program, conducted between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, witnessed enthusiastic participation from Phase 2 MBBS students and faculty members.
The event featured a variety of creative and educational competitions, including Poster Presentation, Collage Making, and Rangoli Design, each centred-on themes that emphasized the global threat of AMR and the role of healthcare professionals in addressing it. The themes included “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future” for the poster competition, “Why One Health Matters in AMR” for the collage activity, and “Bacteria, Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance” for the rangoli designs. A Pledge Wall was also set up for students and faculty to make a formal commitment toward combating antimicrobial resistance.
