International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

13/02/2026

This is your chance to participate in FIP’s international study examining the needs, challenges and skills of the pharmacy workforce across evolving practice settings, including primary healthcare, digital health and other emerging areas.

Your contribution will inform efforts to strengthen workforce support, enhance collaboration, advance education and practice to improve patient care worldwide. 🔎 Access the survey here: https://internationalpharmaceuticalfederation.questionpro.com/FIPneedsandbarriers.

13/02/2026

Begin your supply chain upskilling journey with Bee Skilled by enrolling in the FIP-supported Collective Learning Certificate online courses. These are the only community-based supply chain courses designed for pharmacists and health professionals. The Collective Learning Certificate 1 – Supply Chain for Health is now FREE to enrol, giving professionals access to world-class training with no barriers. Enrol here: https://hive.beeskilled.com/courses/clc1-supply-chain-for-health/

12/02/2026

FIP was pleased to participate in a webinar hosted yesterday by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH). The session featured Arinola Joda and Didier Mouliom Ngambe, vice presidents of the African Regional Pharmaceutical Forum (APF); Jocelyn Chaibva, APF president; Mariet Eksteen, FIP head of advocacy, communications and marketing; and Prosper Hiag, FIP vice president.

Dr Joda reinforced that research and innovation are not limited to academia — community pharmacists, with their direct patient access, must also share their insights. Dr Hiag shared a message of perseverance, noting that he was elected FIP Vice President on his fifth attempt. The discussion highlighted participation, visibility and resilience as key to an impactful FIP journey.

12/02/2026

FIP is gearing up to host its 84th world congress in Montreal, Canada. Pharmacists, pharmacy educators and pharmaceutical scientists from across the world will come together to explore the evolving role of the pharmacy profession in the context of modern healthcare challenges. Join your colleagues and be part of this discussion! Get the early bird registration fee discount when you register before 3 June. https://montreal2026.fip.org/registration-fees/

All FIP members are eligible for a reduced congress registration fee. Not a FIP member yet? apply for your membership and enjoy this benefit along with many others: https://www.fip.org/registration

11/02/2026

We are inviting pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to share their experience supporting adherence to cardiovascular medicines. Your insights will help identify practical solutions to improve patient outcomes across settings. Submit your answers here by 22 February 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F7PK566.

11/02/2026

The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science today is “Synergising AI, social science, STEM and finance: Building inclusive futures for women and girls.” As societies grapple with widening inequalities, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), social science, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and finance emerges as a four-pillar approach to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development.

Mark the day by joining the FIPWiSE Global Online Summit 2026: Women Leading Pharmacy Through Global Challenges on 12 February 2026 at 12:00 CET. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817682236383/WN_XFtzylGEQviV5BUyMzcP2Q #/registration.

10/02/2026

"An economy of health for all is impossible without sustained and strategic investment in the people who deliver health." Read the full statement here: https://www.fip.org/file/6478.

FIP is a member of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) representing 47 million health professionals.

ICN brings a powerful unified voice on behalf of the World Health Professions Alliance - WHPA to the World Health Organization (WHO) , presenting the joint statement on the Economics of Health for All alongside a broad coalition of global health organisations.
An economy of health for all is impossible without strategic, sustained investment in the people who deliver care.
We highlight that:
• Healthy economies need healthy populations and that requires a skilled, protected, well resourced health workforce
• Workforce well being is a core investment that drives quality, safety and productivity
• Neglect is costly, leading to turnover, absenteeism and preventable errors
• Every dollar invested in health yields $2–4 in returns
• Primary health care, equity driven innovation and strong workforce capacity must anchor economic strategies
A resilient global economy depends on a resilient global health workforce.
🔗 Read all ICN EB158 statements here: bit.ly/4q88GmX

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10/02/2026

On , we highlight the role of pharmacists in supporting epilepsy care during emergencies. Watch this FIP digital event to learn more: https://events.fip.org/previous-fip-digital-events/?event=1298

10/02/2026

During , we will be organising a variety of technical tours offering insights into different sectors, including hospitals, healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical industry partners. These tours provide a unique opportunity to explore best practices, innovation, and real-world applications of pharmacy across settings. Learn more about the available tours here: https://montreal2026.fip.org/professional-tours-thursday-03-september-2026/

09/02/2026

Join us on 12 February at 12:00 CET, for the FIPWiSE Global Online Summit, celebrating six years of advancing equity, leadership and inclusion for women in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The summit, marking the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, will honour achievements, share inspiring stories of resilience, and mobilise action through the FIP Pledge for Women in Pharmacy and Society.

Be part of this global movement for gender equity and leadership in pharmacy. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617683007078/WN_XFtzylGEQviV5BUyMzcP2Q

09/02/2026

An overview of Indonesia’s health system and pharmacy services, workforce capacity and distribution, and approaches to pharmaceutical care delivery is shared today as part of FIP’s Country Pharmacy Profile Series: https://www.fip.org/file/6489.

Developed in collaboration with FIP’s Member Organisation, the Indonesian Pharmacists Association, this edition highlights the evolving pharmaceutical landscape in the country. The case study also presents recent progress in regulation, professional development and access to medicines. By sharing country-specific experiences, the series fosters global learning, supports evidence-informed workforce planning, and strengthens the role of pharmacy in advancing equitable access to healthcare worldwide.

06/02/2026

FIP has consistently highlighted that pharmacists are key to detecting suspicious products, ensuring secure supply chains, reporting quality incidents, and educating the public and other health professionals. As frontline medicines experts, pharmacists play an essential role in maintaining product integrity and protecting patients from preventable harm — Ng Yi Ling, president, FIP Early Career Pharmaceutical Group, this week commending the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Member States for their continued commitment to strengthening global mechanisms that protect patients from substandard and falsified medicines. Read FIP’s full intervention here: https://www.fip.org/file/6474.

Statements under agenda items 12, 13 and 14 were delivered together under one merged agenda item.