The services of pharmacists are like the services of doctors, nurses and paramedics are also very important for overall health services, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha delivering his speech during the celebration of the 12th World Pharmacist Day at the Regional Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (RIPSAT) campus in Abhoynagar area of Agartala on Sunday said that the World Pharmacist Day 2022 theme is 'Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world.' The theme aims to emphasize the united effort of global pharmacists to improve the healthcare sector.

He said that it is a moment for pride for the people of the state that hundreds of students from other states of the country are now pursuing the education in the RIPSAT, but earlier the students of Tripura had to study in other states for their pharmacy education.

He assured the RIPSAT authorities all the vacant posts for the faculty members of the institute will be filled up.

During the celebration of day, Chief Minister has also inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp and during the programme, the secretary of Health and Family Welfare Dr Debasish Basu, director of medical education Dr Chinmoy Biswas and director of Health department Dr Subhasish Debbarma along with authorities of Pharmacy college were also present. (OVER)