In 2023, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) celebrated the seventy-fifth anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ongoing collaboration between the two organizations. FIP’s special status has allowed it to speak at WHO meetings, promoting the pharmaceutical profession globally. According to the FIP, the Covid-19 pandemic is no longer considered an emergency, but strengthening preparedness and response to future health crises remains central. This and more was addressed in the annual report published on May 13, 2024.
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Commitment on a global basis
In 2023, FIP renewed the agreement with UNESCO on the Unitwin network for the global development of pharmaceutical education, opening a second FIP-UNESCO Center of Excellence in South-East Asia. The World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was held in Australia, bringing together nearly 2,000 colleagues from 90 countries to discuss sustainability and share knowledge. These are just a few examples of Fip’s impact in 2023, achieving results across all areas of the profession.
A look at the future
As highlighted in the report, FIP will continue to support its members and the entire profession to be the best healthcare professionals they can be, loving what they do and continuing to have a positive impact on the health of communities everywhere. Paul Sinclair, FIP President, said that «the impact of the late President Dominique Jordan, who introduced the “One FIP” approach to uniting members and officials, is evident in this annual report which represents a tribute to his work» . Please refer to the “Attached Documents” section for the full report.
