Health and Medicines Information Section of FIP

22/07/2025

Hot off the press! The latest issue of Info-Link, the newsletter of the Health and Medicines Information Section, has just landed in your inbox!
Inside this edition:
📢 Call for the 2025 Business Meeting
🍽️ You're invited: Our Annual Section Dinner
💬 Spotlight on Health Literacy: An interview with Dr Amy Kruger Howard, Chair of the 2025 Summit
Not receiving our newsletter? Don’t miss out on key updates and opportunities — join our section today!
👉 Click here and select the Health and Medicines Information Section when registering: https://join.fip.org/

About the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)'s FIP Health and Medicines Information Section:

Who we are: A global network of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who are widely spread worldwide across all regions.
Our members practice in various settings, encompassing our section's key priorities:
- Health Literacy
- Policy and Advocacy
- Data and Digital Systems
- Public Health
- National Drug and Poisons & Vaccination Services
- Pharmacy Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Read more about us here: hhttps://www.fip.org/health-and-medicines-information
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14/05/2025

📬 Dear HaMIS Members – A Special Edition Just Landed in Your Inbox!

Hot off the press, our latest newsletter is packed with information about FIP Health Literacy Summit - exclusive content just for you. Don’t miss it!

Did not receive our newsletter? Not a FIP HaMIS member yet?

Join us today, a yearly membership fee starting from 51 EUR!

➡️ https://www.fip.org//registration

12/05/2025

🌟 Join a Global Community Driving the Future of Pharmacy! 🌍

Are you passionate about health literacy, digital transformation, public health, or health policy? Do you want to be part of a network that turns innovation into action?

Then it's time to join the FIP Health and Medicines Information Section (HaMIS)!

For over 70 years, FIP HaMIS has been connecting pharmacists, scientists, students, and thought leaders who are committed to improving patient outcomes, advancing digital health, and shaping policy that makes a real-world impact.

Whether you're an advocate, innovator, educator, or practitioner—we have a place for you.

💡 Join us when you become a FIP member or renew your membership: https://www.fip.org/membership_registration
Read more about us and what we do here: https://www.fip.org/health-and-medicines-information

Let’s build a healthier, more informed world—together.


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07/05/2025

Health literacy isn’t just about reading pamphlets—it's about empowering people and communities to understand and act on health info. It’s a shared responsibility, and systems must do their part to make info clear, accessible, and inclusive. https://copenhagen2025.fip.org/news/register-now-for-the-health-litaracy-summit/
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04/05/2025

🌍 We Are in a Health Literacy Crisis — But Together, We Can Change That.

Weak health literacy leads to poorer health, riskier behaviours, and more hospitalisations (WHO). As healthcare professionals, we must lead the change.

Join us in Copenhagen for the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Pre-Congress Health Literacy Summit – a must-attend event for pharmacists at the FIP Congress.

🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Dr Kristine Sørensen, global expert and WHO report contributor, the founder of the Global Health Literacy Academy, president of the International Health Literacy Association, and executive chair of Health Literacy Europe.

📅 Don’t miss this vital conversation.
💶 €100 registration
📍 Saturday 30 August 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark
👥 For FIP-registered pharmacists
🔗 Register here: https://copenhagen2025.fip.org/registration-fees/ International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) IPSF - International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Early Career Pharmaceutical Group

02/05/2025

Did you know that only about 40% of adults have the level of individual health literacy required to meet the demands of everyday life?

Join us for the Health Literacy Summit in Copenhagen 🙌 on Saturday 30 August 2025, the day before the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress, for a full-day workshop on health literacy—a powerful day to elevate your impact on patient care.
For just €100, you’ll:
✅ Learn from world-renowned health literacy experts
✅ Dive into the latest research and innovations
✅ Engage in thought-provoking discussions
✅ Connect with pharmacy professionals and leading world experts

Register here: https://fip.eventsair.com/copenhagen-2025/nmap/Site/Register Copenhagen | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday, 30 August 2025
Add 'Health Literacy Summit' to your basket on your congress registration! Hurry, only a few places are available!

Check out the program and info about the event here: https://copenhagen2025.fip.org/programme-session/pharmclarity-advancing-health-literacy-in-pharmacy-care/
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01/05/2025

🚨 LAST CHANCE! Applications close TODAY – 1 May 2025! 🚨
Heading to the FIP World Pharmacy Congress in Copenhagen?
Apply NOW for the FIP HaMIS Travel Stipend – worth up to €1000 + free registration!
✅ Open to pharmacy students, pharmacists & pharmaceutical scientists
✅ From low or middle-income countries
👉 Apply here: https://www.fip.org/health-and-medicines-information

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01/05/2025

Attention pharmacists!! 🎤 Don't Miss This Inspiring Voice in Healthcare!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Juan García Burgos to our panel — a visionary leader at the intersection of medicine, public health, and policy.

In this compelling discussion, Dr. García Burgos will explore how governments can empower pharmacists as champions of health literacy, especially for populations facing challenges with reading and understanding medical information. With his deep experience navigating the intersection of clinical practice and policymaking, his insights are sure to spark ideas and inspire action.

Join us for the Health Literacy Summit in Copenhagen 🙌 on Saturday 30 August 2025, the day before the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress, for a full-day workshop on health literacy—a powerful day to elevate your impact on patient care.
For just €100, you’ll:
✅ Learn from world-renowned health literacy experts
✅ Dive into the latest research and innovations
✅ Engage in thought-provoking discussions
✅ Connect with pharmacy professionals and leading world experts

Register here: https://fip.eventsair.com/copenhagen-2025/nmap/Site/Register Copenhagen | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday, 30 August 2025
Add 'Health Literacy Summit' to your basket on your congress registration! Hurry, only a few places are available!
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25/04/2025

Pharmacists attending the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)'s Congress in Copenhagen (31 Aug to 3 Sep 2025) —why not start your congress with extra learning and new connections? 🌍💊
Join us on Saturday 30 August 2025, the day before the FIP Congress, for a full-day workshop on health literacy—a powerful day to elevate your impact on patient care. 💬📚
For just €100, you’ll:
✅ Learn from world-renowned health literacy experts
✅ Dive into the latest research and innovations
✅ Engage in thought-provoking discussions
✅ Connect with pharmacy professionals and leading world experts

Let’s explore how pharmacists can lead the way in improving patient outcomes by better communicating with and understanding patients. Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills—and your network—before the Congress even begins.
📍 Copenhagen | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday, 30 August 2025
Register here: https://fip.eventsair.com/copenhagen-2025/nmap/Site/Register

Add 'Health Literacy Summit' to your basket on your congress
registration! Hurry, only a few places are available!

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25/04/2025

🥁 LAST CHANCE! 5 DAYS TO GO! SUBMIT YOUR STIPEND APPLICATION NOW✍ The applications close on 1 May 2025: International Pharmaceutical Federation's Health and Medicines Information Section of FIP (HaMIS) Travel Grant or Stipend! 🎉

Are you:
✅ a pharmacy student, pharmacist, or pharmaceutical scientist
✅ from a low or middle-income country
✅ attending the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Pharmacy Congress in beautiful Copenhagen?
APPLY NOW!

The recipient will get maximum support of 1000 Euros for travel and accommodation costs and the funded congress registration fee.

Applications must be submitted by 1st May 2025.

For more information and to apply, click below 🔗: https://www.fip.org/health-and-medicines-information

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06/04/2025

Apply now! ✍ before 1 May 2025: International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Health and Medicines Information Section of FIP Stipend Application! 🎉

This year, HaMIS is offering a stipend to financially support pharmacy students, pharmacists, or pharmaceutical scientists from low—and middle-income countries attending the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Pharmacy Congress, which will be held this year in beautiful Copenhagen: https://copenhagen2025.fip.org/registration-fees/.

The recipient will get maximum support of 1000 Euros for travel and accommodation costs and the funded congress registration fee.

Applications must be submitted by 1st May 2025! Apply here: https://www.fip.org/health-and-medicines-information

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08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day! Today in The Hague, Netherlands (FIP Headquarters), our dynamic, majority-female Executive Committee is coming together to set the course for the future of our Health and Medicines Information Section (HaMIS) at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). We’re seizing the momentum of this special day to reflect on our collective achievements and chart new strategies that will empower pharmacists worldwide.

As we discuss our section’s priorities and plan innovative activities, we’re reminded that strong leadership and diverse perspectives are essential to driving global change in pharmacy and healthcare. Here’s to breaking barriers, embracing diversity, and continuing to elevate the role of pharmacists worldwide.

Read more about HaMIS here: https://www.fip.org/health-and-medicines-information

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