International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31st August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. Thousands of people die each year from a drug overdose. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose.Together, we can raise awareness of the detrimental effects overdoses have on those who suffer from this, as well as the people closest to them. This is a reminder that every life is precious and holds meaning and value.
SHU Faculty Member Shares Expertise at SIUT During World Pharmacists Day 2026
Dr. Muhammad Ali Qazi, Associate Professor at Salim Habib University’s Faculty of Pharmacy, shared his expertise as a panelist at
