Arab Pharmacists Union Holds Meeting in Damascus on Drug Security
The executive bureau of the Arab Pharmacists Union convened for a significant meeting in the Syrian capital, Damascus, as part of broader efforts to strengthen joint Arab action within the health and pharmaceutical sectors. The meeting, which brought together a select group of officials and experts, addressed several vital issues concerning the pharmacy profession and the development of the Arab Pharmacy Board to enhance professional standards across the region.
Discussions during the event focused primarily on the challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector, with particular emphasis on issues regarding Arab drug security and methods to safeguard it. Participants worked to consolidate efforts aimed at overcoming obstacles that hinder the stable supply of specialized medicines. This meeting represents a strategic step that reflects a shared commitment to exchanging expertise and coordinating pharmaceutical policies to better serve patients and the general health sector in Arab nations.
The meeting was attended by high-level representatives, including Arab Pharmacists Union President Tarek Abdel Rahman, Syrian Pharmacists Syndicate head Ibrahim Al-Ismail, and Arab Pharmacists Union Secretary-General Ali Ibrahim Al-Faydi. Also in attendance were members of the executive bureau and representatives from various pharmacists’ unions and associations across several Arab countries. The event holds both symbolic and professional significance, as it marks the first time in a long period that such a meeting has been held in Damascus.
It is anticipated that the proceedings of these meetings will yield recommendations aimed at activating the role of the Arab Pharmacists Union in developing regulations for the profession and supporting pharmaceutical scientific research. Furthermore, the discussions seek to foster cooperation between Syrian pharmaceutical institutions and their Arab counterparts, with the goal of ensuring the sustainability of pharmaceutical supply chains and improving the quality of pharmaceutical services provided to the community.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
