Pharmacists’ Role In Healthcare Highlighted
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2026) The Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA) has observed the World Pharmacists Day with a ceremony highlighting the expanding role of pharmacists in patient care and healthcare delivery.
The event, organized by PPA Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), was attended by District Health Officer Islamabad, Dr Syeda Rashida Batool, as the chief guest, along with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and PPA representatives.
The participants acknowledged the Health Department Islamabad for issuing a recent notification aimed at implementing pharmacy services in accordance with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Act. They appreciated the recent steps to strengthen pharmacy services in the Federal capital.
PPA Islamabad, AJK, and GB President Khakan Babar and Secretary Drug Control Wing and Senior Vice President PPA Sardar Shabbir Ahmed appreciated the initiative and stated that the implementation of pharmacy services would solidify the role of pharmacists in patient care. They noted that these measures encompass key pharmacy services including patient counseling, prescription review, dispensing, and pharmacovigilance, expanding beyond a system focused solely on inspection and licensing.
Dr Syeda Rashida Batool also participated in a cake-cutting ceremony marking World Pharmacists Day and recognized the contribution of pharmacists to healthcare and public welfare. The PPA members reiterated their commitment to supporting reforms aimed at enhancing pharmacy services and ensuring better healthcare outcomes for the public.
World Pharmacists Day 2026 is being observed under the theme “Empowering Pharmacists for a Healthier Future.”