Today, FIP highlighted the role of pharmacists in building resilient and integrated health systems during its side event at the 78th World Health Assembly.

Held at the headquarters of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva, Switzerland, the event carried the theme: “Pharmacists and Pharmacy – Evidence-Based Solutions to Global Threats.”

Discussions showcased FIP’s work in pharmacy-based vaccination, antimicrobial resistance, noncommunicable diseases, humanitarian response, digital health, and sustainable pharmacy—underscoring that the future of health includes pharmacy.

Panellists reaffirmed the need for cross-sector collaboration to tackle global health threats. From advancing partnerships with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in emergency response to supporting World Health Organization’s National Health Workforce Accounts, the message was clear: pharmacists are indispensable allies in global health.

The panel featured experts including Karin Tegmark Wisell, Swedish Ambassador of Global Health; Petra Khoury from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; Tereza Kasaeva and Werner Cordier from the World Health Organization; Ana Paula Martins, Minister of Health of Portugal; and Anja Junker of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.