“Pharmacy’s global responses to emergencies and disasters: Country examples” is a new report released by FIP today to mark World Humanitarian Day.

The report showcases how pharmacists worldwide are supporting communities in times of crisis. Developed under FIP’s Humanitarian programme, the report presents real-world case studies from countries including Cameroon, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine, highlighting pharmacists’ roles in responding to derailments, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, armed conflicts, and other emergencies.

It identifies enablers, challenges, and lessons learnt from these responses, and outlines opportunities for collaboration and FIP support to strengthen emergency preparedness within the profession. By sharing these experiences, FIP aims to inspire action, improve readiness, and advocate for pharmacists as essential actors in humanitarian and disaster response.