The five FIP Regional Forums have signed a “Medicines To” initiative yesterday under FIP’s HumanityRx programme. The signing took place during the Pharmacists’ Defence Association Reception, bringing together key partners committed to ensuring access to essential medicines in times of crisis. “Medicines To” projects are collaborative humanitarian efforts led by FIP’s national pharmacy organisations and local partners in affected areas. These projects identify urgent needs, source and deliver essential medicines, and overcome logistical and regulatory challenges to support communities in emergencies. Ongoing initiatives, such as Medicines to Ukraine and Medicines to Gaza, continue to demonstrate the vital role pharmacists play in crisis response.

“Pharmacists for Humanity showcased how our profession can transform awareness into action. Attendees, including pharmacy experts and professionals from across different sectors, came together to discuss actionable steps to make our workforce more ready and functional in humanitarian situations. The event empowered early career pharmacists to see their role in ensuring that medicines, expertise, and compassion reach communities in crisis,” said Chair of the event Rafa Al Khalifa.