Enabling pharmaceutical education transformation: A focus on the WHO regions

Introducing a new digital webinar series, titled “Enabling pharmaceutical education transformation: A focus on the WHO regions.” 

This webinar series aims to delve into the evolution of pharmaceutical education within the WHO regions. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution due to the diverse educational needs in different countries and regions, it has become imperative to drive global and regional transformation in pharmaceutical education. This transformation will be achieved through the establishment of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN regional centres for excellence, all while addressing the FIP Development goals by harnessing education as a powerful tool. The process will then extend to a national level, tailoring educational strategies to each country’s specific requirements. 

The webinar series will showcase the value of an integrated approach to research, teaching, and community engagement while enabling the launch of the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence across all regions, fostering collaboration, networking, and educational developments. Its overarching goal is to ensure that the pharmaceutical workforce is not only fit-for-purpose but also capable of adapting to the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, thereby promoting equity, scientific and technological advancements in education. 

Enabling pharmaceutical education transformation in South East Asia: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence

20 October 2023


Pharmaceutical education in the South-East Asia (SEA) region is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by the evolving healthcare landscape, technological advancements, and the need for highly skilled professionals. To support pharmaceutical education reform in SEA, FIP through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development, in collaboration with UNESCO and University College London (UCL), is establishing The FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in South-East Asia.

Recognising the unique needs and systems across countries and regions, this Centre seeks to leverage the expertise gained from the pioneer FIP UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in Africa. This aligns with the UNESCO agreement for 2023–2027, emphasising the need for an integrated approach to research, teaching, training, community engagement, and communication.
The aim of the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in South-East Asia is to advance pharmaceutical education in South-East Asia by fostering academic institutions collaboration, networking, and educational development.

Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships  FIP  - The Netherlands
- Alison Ubong Etukakpan, FIP Educational partnerships and projects manager FIP  - The Netherlands

Panellists:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO FIP  - The Netherlands
- Ralph J. Altiere, FIPEd Chair FIP and  University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - USA 
- Rajani Shakya, Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University - Nepal
- Rao V. S. V. Vadlamudi, Immediate Past President Indian Pharmaceutical Association - India
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist  (FIP)  - Netherlands 
- Editha Renesteen, Head of Internal Quality Assurance System, Faculty of Military Pharmacy, The Republic of Indonesia Defense University - Indonesia
- Andi Hermansyah, Academia Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Airlangga - Indonesia