The role of Ethiopian Pharmacists Association in promoting primary health care!

*Pharmacists are the backbone of essential healthcare

Addis Ababa (Science) was founded in 1974, the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association is a national association of Ethiopian Pharmacists, which works to uphold the honor and ethics of the profession, protect the professional rights of members, and work with stakeholders to ensure that the public has access to good health care.

Ethiopia’s domestic pharmaceutical or healthcare industry includes 22 medical drug suppliers and manufacturers, of whom 9 are directly involved in pharmaceutical product manufacturing. Most manufacturing companies operate with less power and only about 20% of local markets are available.

In this context, the 44th Annual Conference of Ethiopian Pharmacists was held from 26 to 27 July 2016 at Ilili Hotel under the slogan “The Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Primary Health Care”. The general conference focused on building the capacity of pharmacists.

In this frame, he said we should increase the local production of medicines by conducting research and studies, also attention should be taken to increasing the number of pharmacists and leading the resource supply chain properly.

The conference will come out with key national agendas in the health sector, President of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, Mr. Tesfay Sifu said, and he expressed his belief that valuable resources will be drawn from the research and studies presented to the conference to increase the service. Saving up the pharmacy.

Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Service is the platinum sponsor of the annual conference, two researchers who have conducted effective research in the field of pharmacy received a medal from guests of honor, and the graduates were also honored. Pharmacists must also step up their responsibilities to be effective in protecting public health. Pharmacists must also enhance their professional responsibilities to be effective in protecting the public health in the country.

In this context, Dr. Abdul Qadir Galghlu, the director general of the Ethiopian pharmaceutical service, who was present at the meeting, said that the work of the association should be encouraged and encouraged to make the pharmacy sector effective. Pharmacists create great potential to create a healthy society and bring about encouraging changes in the health sector.

Dr. Abdul Qadir said: Pharmacy plays an important role in making the basic healthcare system in the country effective and accessible, indicating that the role of medical resources is in maintaining its quality, safety and reaching the society properly and healthily. He also urged pharmacists to strengthen their professional support more than ever before so that government’s activities to protect public health are effective. Pharmacists should focus on providing ethical professional services to the society in order to create a healthy society in the country.

From his side: The president of the Ethiopian Pharmacists Association, Tesfay Sifu, said the association is doing its part in promoting the health care services provided in the country. I announce that the association provides medicinal services and works closely with the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association.

On the other hand, the Director of Public Relations and Liaison Service of Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Providers, Mr. Ol Hassan, said that since the service is the biggest driver of medical resources in the country, the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Association is sponsoring the 44th Annual Conference at the Platinum Level, indicating that strategic issues were presented in the conference, as Donate promotional items to help the convention.

Pharmacists are experts in medicine, and their role in the essential supply of medicines is essential, and therefore there are many areas where we can all work together to achieve a strong common goal for the public, Mr. First affirmed.

The director of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, Mr. Kido Helo, stated that the ethical principles are to get the community access to high-quality medical resources, and said that they are working in coordination with the service of Ethiopian pharmaceuticals to transfer knowledge and build workforce.

Opening remarks and keynote remarks followed by an award ceremony for Pharmaceutical Researcher Dr. Antinene Pleti Gold Medal Award for Young Pharmaceuticals Researcher Atalai Molo. There were also thirteen top-ranking gold medalists from the graduates of the 2016 Bachelor of Pharmacy in the Ethiopian Calendar as well, among the recipients of the 44th Annual Conference of the EPA.

Three presentations were made by qualified experts involved in the development of the MOU developed to explore and highlight the role of pharmacists in promoting primary healthcare. This presentation by the committee followed a provocative discussion where participants and supervisors provided valuable inputs to enrich and improve the memorandum.

Reports have also been prepared to the European Commission, the Investigation Committee and the Steering Committee. The discussion was done, finally the audit committee and the executive committee elections were done. The EPA would like to express its profound gratitude to the Guest of Honor, Dr. Abdul Qadir, the keynote speakers, the artistic work group that developed the MOU, sponsors, presenters, supervisors, award-winners, its hardworking staff, committee members, the Audio & Visual Recordings Company and volunteers, the EPA for their contribution to the success of the 44th Annual Conference.