6th National Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration – 2026

Date: 23rd September 2026

Venue: Dr. C.M. Gurumurthy Hall, NMCH & RC, Raichur

Theme: “Promoting Rational Use of Medicines through Pharmacovigilance: A Step Towards Safer Healthcare.”

The Valedictory Ceremony of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration – 2026 was held on 23rd September 2026 at the Dr. C.M. Gurumurthy Hall, NMCH & RC, Raichur, marking the successful culmination of the week-long celebration conducted from 17th to 23rd September 2026 under the theme “Promoting Rational Use of Medicines through Pharmacovigilance: A Step Towards Safer Healthcare.”

Dignitaries and Inaugural Proceedings

The ceremony was graced by Prof. Hetzy Suthanakumari, Principal, Navodaya College of Nursing, Raichur; Dr. V. Rama Mohan Gupta, Director of Academic Development & Research, NET, Raichur; and Dr. Arun K.N., Medical Superintendent, NMCH & RC, Raichur. The programme was presided over by Dr. H. Doddayya, Principal, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur. Dr. Venkatesh M. Patil, Chief Coordinator – MvPI, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, also graced the occasion.

Recap of the Week-Long Celebration

Mr. Binu K.M., AMC Coordinator – PvPI, briefly presented a recap of the seven-day celebration, highlighting the major activities conducted throughout the week, including scientific sessions, VigiFlow hands-on training, community awareness through household visits, case report presentation, Walkathon, VigiQuiz, oral and E-poster presentations, and Reels Making Competition.

Address by Prof. Hetzy Suthanakumari

Prof. Hetzy Suthanakumari, in her address, appreciated the initiative and noted that the programme provided valuable exposure to nursing students and professionals on pharmacovigilance, hemovigilance and materiovigilance. She appreciated the Department of Pharmacy Practice for conducting the extensive week-long programme and expressed her continued support for such collaborative initiatives.

Presidential Remarks by Dr. H. Doddayya

In his presidential remarks, Dr. H. Doddayya appreciated the continued efforts towards conducting National Pharmacovigilance Week for the past six years in collaboration with NMCH & RC and the Nursing College. He acknowledged the support of the medical and nursing teams and appreciated the collective efforts towards promoting pharmacovigilance awareness.

Prize Distribution Ceremony

Dr. Sarfaraz Md., Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur, announced the winners of the various competitions conducted during the celebration.

VigiQuiz Competition

First Prize: Dr. Syed Shaziya Kauser and Dr. Syed Jawad Hashmi, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur

Second Prize: Ms. Shwetha and Ms. Sri Divya, Pharm.D V Year, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

Reels Making Competition

First Prize – Team Bhoomika: Archana, Manasa, Sudip, Bhoomika and Vaishnavi, D. Pharm First Year N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

Second Prize – Team Dynamics: Istak Khan, Ajij Mondal, Pabitra Gol Kumar and Sayan Das, Pharm.D V Year, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

Case Report Competition

First Prize: Mr. Aditya Sunilkumar Kalyankar, Pharm.D Intern, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

Second Prize: Ms. Khuteja Parveen, Pharm.D Intern, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

E-Poster Presentation Competition

First Prize: Ms. Sri Divya, Pharm.D V Year, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

Second Prize: Mr. Vishwa Simha Reddy, Pharm.D Intern, N.E.T. Pharmacy College, Raichur

Third Prize: Mr. Aamir Khursheed Rawa, R.R. College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru

Online Oral Presentation Competition

First Prize: Ms. Akshaiya Sri, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Second Prize: Mr. Mahdis Bahrambeigi, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Third Prize: Mr. Shripadrao M. Kulkarni, BLDEA’s SSM College of Pharmacy, Vijayapur

Felicitation and Certificate Distribution

The winners were felicitated with cash prizes, certificates and mementos. Certificates of appreciation were also presented to the Conveners, Programme Coordinator, Organizing Committee members, Scientific Committee members, VigiQuiz moderators and student volunteers in recognition of their valuable contributions.

Conclusion

The ceremony concluded with appreciation to all dignitaries, resource persons, evaluators, faculty members, students, volunteers and organizing committee members whose collective efforts contributed to the successful conduct of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration – 2026.

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