Ahalia School of Pharmacy celebrated National Pharmacy Week 2025 in collaboration with the Indian
Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) by organizing an on campus Debate competition on 24 th November 2025. The
event was coordinated by Ms. Anupriya Thomas and Ms. Neenu Anna Thomas, who successfully guided and
supervised the programme.
The theme of the event, Do social media myths affect vaccination more than lack of awareness? aimed to
promote awareness among students about the importance of immunity and preventive health. The on campus
Debate competition provided an excellent platform for students to express their creativity, and participate in
meaningful extracurricular activities. The programme helped students gain deeper knowledge about
vaccination and the role of pharmacists in promoting community health.
Beneficiaries: Since the programme was conducted in association with the Indian Pharmaceutical Association
(IPA), the students of Ahalia School of Pharmacy received several valuable benefits. The collaboration with IPA
ensured that the event maintained high standards and provided quality-enhancing awareness related to the
theme “Do social media myths affect vaccination more than lack of awareness? To acknowledge their
participation, certificates bearing the official IPA logo were awarded to all students. These certificates added
credibility and recognition to their efforts, motivating them to participate in future academic and co-curricular
activities.
Venue: Ahalia School of pharmacy, Palakkad
Category: On campus competition
Competition: Debate
Topic: Do social media myths affect vaccination more than lack of awareness?
No. of participants: 2 Groups (each group carry 06 students)
Name of the colleges of participants:
- Ahalia School of Pharmacy, Palakkad
