79th FIP World Congress of Pharmacyand Pharmaceutical Sciences
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates 22 - 26 September 2019
First Announcement
New horizons forpharmacy –Navigating winds of change
79th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates22 - 26 September 2019
Main themeNew horizons for pharmacy – Navigating winds of change.Your hostsThe International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) together with
the Emirates Pharmacy Society (EPS)
The Emirates Pharmacy Society (EPS) is the professional body
that represents pharmacists practising in the UAE
Emirates Pharmacy Society
Deira 46th Street, Dubai, UAE
T 009714 2556655
F 042556363
www.ema.ae
Andries Bickerweg 5
2517 JP The Hague
The Netherlands
T +31 (0) 70 302 19 82
F +31 (0) 70 302 19 99
congress@fi p.org
www.fi p.org
General information
FIP Congresses & Conferences
New horizonsfor pharmacy
The 2019 FIP congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), invites pharmacy practitioners and pharmaceutical scientists from around the world to consider how new technologies are changing the way they work.
New trends in science, practice and education are creating new
horizons for the pharmacy profession. Innovations in technology,
such as robotics and digitalisation are changing the role of health
care professionals, scientists and educators. New skills, compe-
tencies, knowledge and attitudes need to be developed by
pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists around the world to
adapt to these new roles. In the process, we also need to embrace
new opportunities and the challenges associated with change.
Change is dynamic and so we need to maintain momentum and
dedicate our resources to assure health care delivery to our
customers, clients and patients. People need to be empowered
and included in the process of care, which should be both evidence-
based and innovative in approach.
Navigating winds of change is always challenging. Quality and
safety must not be compromised as we experiment with new
opportunities. Open and honest communication is needed not
only within and between the health care professions but also
with supporting roles such as research science, IT, regulatory
science and education. Only by connecting with each other can
we maintain professionalism and public trust.
The FIP World Congress in Abu Dhabi in 2019 will offer a collabo-
ration platform for scientists, researchers, practitioners,
educators and students of pharmacy to be inspired and prepared
for new achievements in a world of change. Plenary sessions,
panel discussions, interactive workshops and networking will
provide an up-to-date overview of new concepts and tools
to advance the fi eld of pharmacy. Be a part of this festival of
discovery and inspiration – the future of the profession is bright!
Andries Bickerweg 5
and included in the process of care, which should be both evidence-
based and innovative in approach.
Navigating winds of change is always challenging. Quality and
safety must not be compromised as we experiment with new
opportunities. Open and honest communication is needed not
only within and between the health care professions but also
with supporting roles such as research science, IT, regulatory
science and education. Only by connecting with each other can
we maintain professionalism and public trust.
The FIP World Congress in Abu Dhabi in 2019 will offer a collabo-
ration platform for scientists, researchers, practitioners,
(FIP) together with
New trends in science, practice and education are creating new
horizons for the pharmacy profession. Innovations in technology,
such as robotics and digitalisation are changing the role of health
care professionals, scientists and educators. New skills, compe-
tencies, knowledge and attitudes need to be developed by
pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists around the world to
adapt to these new roles. In the process, we also need to embrace
new opportunities and the challenges associated with change.
FOUR MAIN SUBTOPICS
The subtopics refl ect the overarching theme of the congress and look at trends, roles, responses and targets.
Topic A
New trends in science, practice and education
This topic focuses on technology, digitalisation, robotics, indivi-
dualisation, virtual classroom, communication, people-centred
care and ethical challenges.
Topic B
New roles, opportunities, and responsibilities
This topic looks at pharmacists’ roles, roles of individuals, new
services, collaboration and education.
Topic C
Health now! Responding to the challenges of today
This topic recognises that challenges can be faced by looking at
new research, ethical considerations, new values, access to health,
health systems, sustainability, environmental sustainability,
non-communicable diseases, empowerment of patients, empower-
ment of women, quality and assessment.
Topic D
Targeting special interest
This topic will target special interests in the different fi elds of
pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
WELCOME TO ABU DHABI
The Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesyou and looks forward to receiving colleagues from around the world at the FIP congress.
Abu Dhabi visitors will fi nd a destination where respect for the
past informs the present and shapes the future. This is a diverse
emirate with desertscapes, oases, mountain heights, fabulous
beaches, singular islands, ancient heritage and a modern, cosmo-
politan capital city of the UAE.
It’s a destination of historic buildings, thrilling headline attrac-
tions, engaging tours and a packed calendar of events covering
the arts, culture, sports and trade. Wherever you go here, what-
ever you do, you will encounter the warm hospitality of its people
that has become the stuff of legends.
And don’t forget shopping, which is something of a national
pastime. You can fi nd everything from luxurious, ultra-modern
malls, to small, souk-like shops where you can buy traditional
perfumes, handicrafts, spices and carpets. Or head to our land-
mark Corniche and enjoy an impressive eight kilometres of
manicured waterfront that includes separate cycle and pedes-
trian pathways, cafés and restaurants, and the Corniche Beach.
The Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomesThe Emirates Pharmacy Society welcomes
Abu Dhabi visitors will fi nd a destination where respect for the Abu Dhabi visitors will fi nd a destination where respect for the Abu Dhabi visitors will fi nd a destination where respect for the
you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues you and looks forward to receiving colleagues
Like the profession in the rest of the deve-loped world, pharmacy in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi and the other six Emirates is moving towards new horizons in practice and education through the provision of world-class health care for its population and a fi rst-rate education system for its healthcare practitioners.
There are 11,459 licensed professionals practising in the phar-
macy sector in the UAE. Many initiatives exist to encourage high
school students to study in pharmacy and medical colleges.
Pharmacy professionals in the UAE come from many countries
and represent different cultural and educational backgrounds.
The UAE has a fi rst-rate regulatory system to oversee these
pharmacy professionals. The Ministry of Health and Prevention
(MOHAP), in collaboration with health authorities in Abu Dhabi
and Dubai, provides world-class standards for the regulation
of professionals, facilities, medicinal products, clinical trials and
medicines advertisements.
In addition, MOHAP also facilitates patient access to safe drugs
through a fast-track approval system for life-saving medicines.
It also ensures the implementation of good pharmacovigilance
practice at national level.
The theme of the 2019 FIP Congress
New horizons for pharmacy –
Navigating the winds of change,
applies to the UAE as it adopts
pharmacy automation and tech-
nology in both the public and
private sectors in order to enhance
patient safety and improve the
quality of pharmacy services.
Your hostsThe Emirates Pharmacy Society (EPS) is the professional body
that represents pharmacists practising in the UAE. Membership
is voluntary. The EPS acts under the auspices of the Emirates
Medical Association, which includes more than 40 societies
representing all health care professions to contribute to im-
proving health service standards in the UAE.
The EPS aims to advance the pharmacy profession in practice
and education through focusing on the major health impera-
tives in the UAE and on the benefi ts of improving public health
by minimising the impact of non-communicable diseases.
In addition, the EPS supports pharmacists through continuing
professional development.
PHARMACY IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
