Every year, on December 1st, the world comes together to mark World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness, honouring those lost, and recommitting efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This year’s theme, “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, spotlights the intersection of human rights and health, advocating for a world where…
The 24th September 2024 WHO/Europe High-level Policy Symposium on Pharmacy Care and Pharmaceutical Services provided several key insights that could significantly influence the role of pharmacists in Africa. These discussions, while centered on Europe, have global implications, particularly for regions facing healthcare challenges like Africa. Expanding the Scope of Pharmacy Practice One of the main…
World Pharmacists Day 2024, themed “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs,” provides a global platform to acknowledge and celebrate the essential role of pharmacists in ensuring the well-being of communities worldwide. Pharmacists are not only medication experts but are also integral to healthcare systems, contributing to patient safety, disease prevention, and improving public health outcomes. This…
Today, on World Patient Safety Day 2024, the global healthcare community focuses on the theme, “Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety.” Accurate and timely diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective healthcare, yet millions worldwide experience diagnostic errors, leading to preventable suffering and death. This year’s campaign highlights the urgent need for awareness, collaboration, and innovation in diagnostic processes to ensure safer patient care, particularly in resource-limited regions like Africa. Discover how we can all contribute to making healthcare safer for everyone, starting with better diagnostics.