Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) and Volunteer Health Services (VHS)

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) and Volunteer Health Services (VHS)

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA
and Volunteer Health Services (VHS) has signed  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 October 2024, with a primary objective of enhancing TB awareness and education among pharmacists and the general public, strengthening pharmacy-based TB screening and referral processes, and promoting adherence to TB treatment protocols among others. Through joint efforts, we aim to expand access to affordable, high-quality TB medications and diagnostics, support pharmacovigilance, and encourage the reporting and management of adverse drug reactions related to TB therapies.

EPA team discussed at length with H.E.Mrs Frehiwot Abebe, State Minister, Ministry of Health-Ethiopia

EPA team discussed at length with H.E.Mrs Frehiwot Abebe, State Minister, Ministry of Health-Ethiopia

Today, EPA team discussed at length with H.E.Mrs Frehiwot Abebe, State Minister, Ministry of Health-Ethiopia at her office.
1. The issue of who should write work experience for pharmacy professionals working in manufacturing, import and Wholesale.
2. Support from the Ministry for the establishment of Pharmaceutical Sector Association Federation
3. Support and policy and legal backups from the Ministry for the establishment of the “Pharmacy Council”
4. The Ministry’s support for the “Pharmacy Based Immunization Pilot Project” which is in line with the National Community Pharmacy Standard.
5. How the Ministry can engage and support the Golden Jubilee of the EPA including its initiatives mentioned above and other initiatives like “empowering Women in Pharmacy.”
H.E.the State Minister confirmed her full support to all our agendas.
EPA would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to H.E. Mrs Frehiwot Abebe.

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) is making preparations to colorfully celebrate its 50th founding anniversary,

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) is making preparations to colorfully celebrate its 50th founding anniversary,

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) is making preparations to colorfully celebrate its 50th founding anniversary, (Golden Jubilee) on 04 December 2024 and until the 45th annual scientific conference of the Association to be held last week of July or first week of August 2025.

Get ready to celebrate our Association’s Golden Jubilee together physically and/or virtually!

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EPA colorfully commemorated the 14th World Pharmacists

EPA colorfully commemorated the 14th World Pharmacists’ Day with a theme of “Elevating Ethical Standards and Professionalism in Pharmacy Practice”. Three presentations emanating from the main theme were presented followed by a discussion. The event was live streamed on zoom to reach out to members who could not make it physically. EPA would like to thank all participants, presenters and the event’s sponsor, USP/PQM} Program.

 

 

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Menorah Trustees

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Menorah Trustees

Today in the afternoon, 24 September 2024, the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Menorah Trustees to work together in the prevention and treatment of substance Use disorders (SUD) and recovery activities. Specifically:

1. To collaborate on conducting comprehensive assessments and research regarding SUD or addiction in Addis Ababa and other regions of Ethiopia.
2. To develop evidence-based interventions and awareness creation campaigns based on the research findings.
3. To provide skill-based training to selected target groups, including school-based, religion-based, and community-based, to enhance their capacity to address SUD or addiction.
4. To implement the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC), Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC), and Universal Recovery Curriculum (URC) through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)training.

EPA has got accredited two online continuing professional development (CPD) courses

EPA has got accredited two online continuing professional development (CPD) courses

EPA has got accredited two online continuing professional development (CPD) courses, one on Professional Ethics for Pharmacy Personnel in Ethiopia” and the other on “Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Managment” from Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Tikranbessa CPD center. These CPD courses and others will be ready for delivery on EPA’s website in a week or two.

EPA would like to extend its immense gratitude to our dearest members who were involved in the course’s development and conversion, IT professionals and Jhpiego Ethiopia for its technical and financial support.

Stay tuned to be among the first cohort to take the courses online

EPA Executive Director held discussion with Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau

EPA Executive Director held discussion with Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau

Today, 22 August 2024, we held a very fruitful discussion with Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau, Pharmacy Directorate. We discussed on a wide range of agenda items believed to contribute to the delivery of quality pharmacy services to the metropolis community.

Discussion mainly focused on pharmacy professionals’ capacity building. strengthening clinical pharmacy service, strengthening public-private partnership with a focus on advancing the delivery of pharmacy services at community pharmacies, pharmaceutical sector leadership development and objective evidence generation for objective decision making among others.

Thank you Pharmacist Seife, the Director and his colleagues for arranging the meeting. Definitely, both organizations will start practical steps soon.

Mr Kidu Abadi

EPA Multipurpose Building Project

EPA Multipurpose Building Project

As part of its overall efforts to build its capacity and ensure its sustainability by generating resources from within and hence be able to fund and execute its operations and projects, the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association through the commitment of its Steering Committee and other dedicated members has been working hard to secure its own plot of land in Addis Ababa to build a multipurpose building.

As a result, after protracted hard work and dedication of the Steering Committee and other stakeholders, the association managed to secure a 652m2compound at the heart of Addis Ababa, beside Sanford International School, in December 2013 with an already built office rooms which suffices for its current operations. This has relieved the association of the burden of the skyrocketing monthly office rent expenses in the city.

Now all members of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association are delighted that their association has a spacious compound where it can build a multipurpose building of its taste rising up to 35 meters high. Hence, the Steering Committee is redoubling its efforts to exploit every opportunity at its disposal, mobilize resources to the maximum of their potential, carry out preliminary works towards starting constructing the multipurpose building and finally implementing the actual construction.

A consultative workshop to enrich a “Clinical Pharmacists Coaching Guide” by EPA

A consultative workshop to enrich a “Clinical Pharmacists Coaching Guide” by EPA

A consultative workshop to enrich a “Clinical Pharmacists Coaching Guide” organized by the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) and USAID/JSI kicked off today in Addis Ababa, Ras Amba Hotel. Participants (senior clinical pharmacists) drawn from different regions are in attendee of the workshop who are expected to provide coaching services to their junior colleagues at health facilities in their environs based on a validated coaching guide. The workshop will span for three days (15-17 August 2024).

The cost of the training is fully covered by USAID/JSI. EPA would like to extend its immense gratitude to USAID/JSI for the fruitful partnership and generous support