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 the Western Pacific region: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence

29 May 2024


Pharmaceutical education 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 WPR, 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 Western pacific region.

Moderator
- Dalia Bajis , FIP Senior programme lead , FIP , The Netherlands
Co-Moderator
- Genuine Desireh , 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
- Paul Gallagher, Deputy Head-Clinical, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- John Jackson, President , Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum , Australia
- Nisa Masyitah, FIP Project and Data Support Coordinator, FIP
Netherlands
- Lilian M. Azzopardi , Head, Department of Pharmacy , University of Malta , Malta