Pharmacists’ acts for humanity: World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on 19 August, honours those working to alleviate suffering in humanitarian settings across the globe. This digital event highlights the critical role pharmacists play in humanitarian response—bringing health, hope, and resilience to vulnerable communities. Join us in celebrating pharmacists on the frontlines and exploring how the profession continues to advance health equity and access worldwide. Together, we honour those who serve and reaffirm our collective commitment to act for humanity through pharmacy.

Moderator:

- Robert Moss, Vice President, FIP, The Netherlands

Co-moderator:

- Dalia Bajis, Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, The Netherlands

Panellists:

- Lucas Ercolin, Co-chair, FIP Humanitarian Resilience Advisory Group, Brazil - Sylvain Grenier, President, MEPS, Canada

- Gemma Connell, Chief, Assessment, Planning & Monitoring Branch, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Switzerland

- Subhash Mandal, National Hon. General Secretary, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India

- Luna Elbizri, Founder and manager, Lunapharm, Lebanon

- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, PSSA/ICPA, South Africa

- Ruben Viegas, Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands