MET Institute of Pharmacy organised an institute-level Scitoon Competition on 6th October 2026, encouraging students to spread awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through creative and humorous cartoon illustrations.
A total of 10 students from the Degree and Diploma programmes participated in the competition. Participants were given one hour to create original cartoons highlighting important messages related to antibiotic misuse, self-medication, and the responsible use of antibiotics.
The entries were evaluated by a panel of three judges: Dr. Madhura Vaidya, Associate Professor, MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree); Mrs. Kiran Dube, Asst. Professor, MET Institute of Pharmacy (Diploma) and Mr. Nitin Patil, Course Coordinator, MET Institute of Information Technology.
The competition encouraged creativity, scientific awareness, and effective communication of public health messages. It helped students understand the importance of combating AMR through innovative visual storytelling while promoting the rational use of antibiotics.
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