{
  "id": 9615773,
  "title": "Role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare systems highlighted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/role-of-pharmacists-in-strengthening-healthcare-systems-highlighted",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:37:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/role-of-pharmacists-in-strengthening-healthcare-systems-highlighted/article71504871.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The GITAM School of Pharmacy marked World Pharmacist Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026, centered on the AMR Awareness Mission, in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Principal L. Srinivas emphasized pharmacists' crucial role in bolstering healthcare systems and advocating for prudent antimicrobial use. G. Prasad, head of Nephrology at Andhra Medical College, discussed chronic kidney disease and Uddanam Nephropathy, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and preventive measures. M. Krishnaji Rao, R&D General Manager at Divi’s Laboratories Limited, discussed advancements such as AI-assisted drug discovery, computational chemistry, digital labs, and personalized medicine. Academic competitions were also held.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Pharmacists vital in strengthening healthcare systems",
    "AMR Awareness Mission emphasized at GITAM School of Pharmacy",
    "Advancements in AI, personalized medicine discussed"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}