Doha, Qatar: The HMC Pharmacy Department has again this year recognised World Pharmacists Day (WPD) 2024 to highlight the vital role that pharmacists play in healthcare and in promoting safe medication handling and use, educating both patients and healthcare professionals on best practices in addition to addressing global health needs through clinical interventions, research, and quality improvement projects. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), founded in 1912, launched World Pharmacists Day (WPD) in 2009 to highlight the vital role of pharmacists in healthcare. Celebrated annually on September 25, WPD raises awareness about pharmacists’ contributions to improving health outcomes and ensuring safe medication use.
The theme for 2024, “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs,” emphasises their role in addressing global health challenges. Activities during the WPD 2024 included several educational sessions, which provided information on topics such as medication safety, clinical pharmacy practices, and pharmacy research; presentations on pharmacy accomplishments, quality improvement projects, and research outcomes; interactive demonstrations, quizzes, and games to engage both healthcare professionals and the public, enhancing their understanding of pharmacy practices; and discussions on medication safety, pharmacy research, and clinical practices. There were also poster exhibitions showcasing pharmacy achievements, research, and safe medication practices as.