Medusa-SPASHT 2026 – AIMS Cochin
National Quiz Competition on Toxicology for medical students.
  • Open to all medical students (II MBBS onwards)
  • Test your toxicology knowledge and skills
  • Faculty are encouraged to promote participation
  • Boost learning for future doctors

Let’s give the young generation of budding doctors a real toxic boost!

National Toxicology Day
National Toxicology Day • 16 June

Understanding Toxin, Protecting the Future

National Toxicology Day is observed to promote awareness about toxic substances, poisoning prevention, chemical safety, and environmental health. It highlights the vital role of toxicology in protecting human health, animals, and ecosystems.

The Indian Society of Toxicology (IST) encourages students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public to join this initiative and contribute towards building a safer and healthier future through awareness, education, and scientific advancement.

  • Promote toxicology education and research
  • Prevent poisoning through awareness
  • Encourage chemical and environmental safety
  • Protect communities through knowledge sharing
  • Improve poisoning management and patient care
  • Support the One Health approach
"Awareness Today • Prevention Forever • One Planet • One Health"