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  • FAPA 2023 in Taiwan – EXTENDED! Early Bird Registration until September 15, 2023

    Early Bird Registration EXTENDED!

    Great news! Registration period for Early Birds is extended to September 15. In order to receive more participants and to make the Congress more impactful, we have decided to extend the Early Bird registration period till September 15. Early Birds: June 1 to September 15, 2023General Registration: September 16 to September 30, 2023Group Registration (for Taiwanese only): June 1 to September 30, 2023 Registration will be closed by September 30. Please make sure to secure your registration in time. For more information about the 2023 FAPA Congress, please checkhttps://reurl.cc/VLEgaZ

  • In Memory of Former FAPA Vice President Mr. Ahaditomo

    Passing of former FAPA Vice President, Mr. Ahaditomo

    It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Ahaditomo on August 23, 2023. He has been part of the FAPA Bureau as Vice President from 2003 to 2010.

    Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues who are mourning this great loss.

    Condolence letter to the family of Mr. Ahaditomo

    In Memory of
    apt. Drs. Ahaditomo, MS

  • FAPA 2023 in Taiwan – Abstract Submission Deadline EXTENDED!

    Abstract Submission Deadline EXTENDED!

    To ensure sufficient time for your preparation,
    FAPA 2023 Secretariat has extended one more month to close abstract submission.

    Original Deadline: July 31st
    Extended Deadline: August 31st

    Please mark the new deadline on your calendar and make your submission on time.

    Submit here: https://reurl.cc/Ov7GM3


  • FAPA 2023 in Taiwan – Register as a group and get BIG discounts!

    FAPA 2023 in Taiwan – Register as a group and get BIG discounts!

    Attention Asian Pharmacists!

    We are pleased to inform you that the FAPA 2023 Organizing Committee has already publicly updated the information regarding group registrations and corresponding discounts! Kindly check the Official Congress webpage for more information about how to register as a group: https://fapa2023.com/site/mypage.aspx?pid=43&lang=en&sid=1509 See you all in Taipei!


  • UPDATE: FAPA Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section Webinar: Roles of Pharmacists in Strengthening Pharmacovigilance Systems in Asia – WEBINAR RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE!

    UPDATE: FAPA Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section Webinar – WEBINAR RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE! 

    CLICK HERE TO WATCH

    To get the certificates of attendance from FAPA kindly fill out the post-event survey form until 24th August 2023. Please wait for 5 working days to receive your certificate.

    Post-event survey/ certificate request: https://tinyurl.com/yc464nwn

    Dear Asian Pharmacists,

    Greetings from the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA)!

    We invite you to participate and invite your other colleagues in this upcoming event organized by the FAPA Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section together with the Pakistan Pharmacists Association and the Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Associations which will be held on July 24, 2023, Monday at 13:00 UTC+5. 

    All registrants are given the opportunity to contribute to the regional discussion by providing their questions and concerns about pharmacovigilance in their own countries and practice through the registration form:

    REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/PoXpC1Y4gvEfnTo67

    Due to the limited slots for the live webinar, all registrants will be sent a link to the recording together with a post-event evaluation and certificate request link.

    Selected registrants will be given a link to the live event to represent their countries.

    EVENT BRIEF

    Title: The Roles of Pharmacists in Strengthening National Pharmacovigilance Systems in Asia

    Date: 24 July 2023 MONDAY
    Time: 13:00 UTC+5 (1:00 PM Pakistan Time) | 16:00 UTC+8 (4:00PM Taiwan/Philippine Time)
    Format/ Platform: Hybrid Physical (Pakistan) + Webinar (Zoom)
    Organizer: Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section
    Co-Organizer: Pakistan Pharmacists Association; Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Associations

    CPD Units: None/ Self-applied per country.
    Certificates: Available for request
    Registration: Free
    Slots: 40 (onsite – Pakistan) + 100 (online/ International)
    Streaming/ Recording: Recording to be made available via YouTube

    Background

    Medications and vaccines have transformed disease prevention and treatment. However, they can also cause undesirable and unexpected side effects. Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem The post-marketing assessment of medicines plays a key role for better defining drugs’ safety profile in real-world setting and filling the evidence gap of pre-marketing studies.

    Recent health emergencies have highlighted the need for the assessment, detection, and prevention of the risks in the use of products for off-label purposes and those with accelerated approvals, but also the need for proper risk communication and support for patients that may be affected by adverse drug reactions. Moreover, pharmacovigilance in Asia has been a constant challenge due to the varied geographical, cultural, and medical practices in these regions.

    To optimize the quality of care and increase the confidence of patients in pharmaceutical products and services, pharmacists must be equipped with the awareness of the value of pharmacovigilance, their roles in it, and the impact of their actions on the quality of pharmacovigilance systems.

    The national pharmacovigilance program in Pakistan has identified pharmacists as focal persons in the pharmacovigilance centers across the country, and this can be seen as a great opportunity for pharmacists to step up in ensuring patient safety. Therefore, the FAPA Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section is hosting a hybrid event for Pakistan Pharmacists as well as other Asian pharmacists who are interested to learn more about the importance of pharmacovigilance and the roles of pharmacists in various pharmacovigilance activities.

    Objectives

    This event aims to promote the strengthening of pharmacovigilance in Asian countries by:

    1. Discussing the developments in the national pharmacovigilance program in Pakistan
    2. Discussing the different pharmacovigilance activities where pharmacists can contribute and the expected competencies of pharmacists to fulfill their roles
    3. Sharing the history of the development and current best practices in the pharmacovigilance system in Taiwan
    4. Providing insights on the future of pharmacovigilance with the latest trends in big data applications.

    Target Participants

    Pharmacy professionals in the community, hospital, industry, academic, or research setting interested in learning about pharmacovigilance, risk communication, patient safety, and pharmaceutical systems strengthening.

    Event Program: Click Here


  • FAPA 2023 in Taiwan – Early Bird Registration and Abstracts Submission NOW OPEN!

    FAPA 2023 in Taiwan – Early Bird Registration and Abstracts Submission NOW OPEN!

    We are pleased to announce the opening of the Early Bird Registration and Abstracts Submission for the 29th Congress of the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA 2023) at the Taipei International Convention Center on October 24-27, 2023 hosted by the Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Association (FTPA). Official FAPA congress information and assistance may be found at https://fapa2023.com.

    Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are now accepted until July 31st and early bird registration will be open until August 31st 2023.

    Please share this announcement with fellow pharmacists in your country.

    For latest announcements, please follow the official FAPA Congress facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/FAPA2023

    For any queries and visa application information/ assistance, you may contact the FTPA congress secretariat at: fapa2023@taiwan-pharma.org.tw


  • Taiwanese Vice-President Welcomes FAPA Officials to Taiwan

    Taiwanese Vice-President Welcomes FAPA Officials to Taiwan

    TAIPEI — On February 11, 2023, the FAPA Bureau, led by its President Dr. Yolanda Robles, was officially received in a courtesy meeting at the Taiwan President’s Office by Vice-President, Dr. Lai Ching-Te. This meeting was facilitated by the host of the 2023 FAPA Congress, the Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Associations (FTPA). 

    In this meeting, the Taiwanese government officials lauded the efforts of FTPA, led by its president Mr. Huang Chin-Shun, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and expressed their support for the upcoming FAPA 2023 Congress. FTPA officials expressed their gratitude to the Taiwan government and pledged to make the FAPA congress a successful event. Meanwhile, FAPA officials thanked both FTPA and the Taiwanese government officials for the warm hospitality and recognition of the value of the Pharmacy profession to society.

    The courtesy meeting was held as part of the preparations for the 29th FAPA Congress that will be held on October 24-28, 2023 at the Taipei International Convention Center.Taipei



  • Oath Taking of FAPA Officers 2023-2026

    Oath Taking of FAPA Officers 2023-2026

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA  – On November 12, 2022, the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) welcomed its newly elected officers for the term 2023-2026. 

    The officers were elected in the first-ever online election held last October 10-11, 2022. The election results were announced on October 15, 2022, to the FAPA Council. 

    The oath-taking ceremony was held on the last day of the 28th FAPA Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was led by President, Dr. Yolanda Robles.

    The newly elected officers will take on the challenge of leading FAPA in advancing the pharmacy profession in Asia amidst the new challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. With their collective expertise and commitment to the profession, they are poised to lead FAPA toward a brighter future for the pharmacy profession in Asia.

    2023-2026 Officers

    16th Bureau

    Dr. Yolanda Robles

    President 

    Mr. Joseph Wang

    Immediate Past President

    Dr. Yuh-Lih Chang

    President- Elect
    Mr. Nurul Falah Eddy Pariang

    Vice President

    Mr. Yoshihiro Abe

    Vice President

    Mr. Jack Shen Lim

    Vice President

    Dr. Dong-Churl Suh

    Vice President
    Dr. Kampanart Huanbutta

    Vice President

    Ms. Christine Aileen Ching Benosa

    Secretary General

    Bureau Profile click here

    Section Chairpersons (2023-2026)

    Dr. Sang-Hoon Joo

    Scientific Section
    Dr. Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed

    Pharmacy Education Section

    Mr. I-Hsuan, Heyman, Lee

    Community Pharmacy Section
    Dr. Faraz Ashraf

    Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section

    Prof. Dr. Pornsak Sriamornsak

    Industrial Pharmacy and Marketing Section
    Prof. Roderick L. Salenga

    Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section

    Mr. Lilik Yusuf Indrajaya

    Medicines and Health Information Section

    Section Profile click here



  • Back-to-Back MOA Signing for 2023 and 2024 FAPA Congress

    Back-to-Back MOA Signing for 2023 and 2024 FAPA Congress

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – The Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) conducted a back-to-back Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for the 2023 and 2024 FAPA Congress last November 8 and 12, 2022. 

    The decision of the FAPA Council to host 2 consecutive Congresses in 2023 and 2024 came as a result of the missed congress in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision to have a special congress has been met with excitement and anticipation from FAPA members and industry professionals alike.

    The MOA signing for both congresses was held during the 28th FAPA Congress at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The MOA signing between FAPA and the Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Associations (FTPA) was held last November 8th, while the MOA signing between FAPA and the Korea Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) was held last November 12th.

    The 29th FAPA Congress will be held in Taipei, Taiwan on October 24 – 28, 2023, and will be hosted by FTPA. With the theme “Health systems resilience, security, and equity: Pharmacists can help”, this special congress will be an exciting opportunity to engage in important discussions on resilient health systems that can withstand the challenges of the times while discovering the rich culture and beautiful scenery of Taiwan. 

    The 30th congress, which coincides with FAPA’s 60th Anniversary celebration, will be held in 2024 in South Korea and will be hosted by KPA. More information will be released on this momentous event.

    These congresses are important platforms for FAPA members to network, share knowledge, and discuss emerging trends and challenges in the pharmacy profession. This is particularly important given the increasing demand for affordable and accessible healthcare in the region.

    In conclusion, the back-to-back MOA signing for the 2023 and 2024 FAPA congresses is a testament to FAPA’s commitment to promoting innovation, collaboration, and integration in the pharmacy profession in Asia. We look forward to seeing you in Taiwan in 2023 and in South Korea in 2024.


  • FAPA Welcomes a New Member Association

    FAPA Welcomes Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Association as New Member Association

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA  – The Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) has officially welcomed the Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Associations (FTPA) as its newest member association. The decision was made during the Closed Council Meeting on November 8, 2022, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where the council approved FTPA’s application.

    FTPA was established in 1980 and is the largest pharmacist organization in Taiwan, with over 33,000 pharmacist members through local pharmacist associations. The organization is dedicated to promoting the professional development of pharmacists, improving healthcare service quality, and enhancing the public’s welfare.

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, FTPA played an essential role in responding to the crisis. Through its network of over 8,000 community pharmacies, FTPA facilitated the rationing and delivery of facemasks, rapid antigen test kits, and medicines. The organization is also looking forward to providing more services for long-term care and pharmaceutical care in the future.

    At the opening ceremony of the 28th FAPA Congress, FTPA was recognized and awarded a certificate of membership, officially welcoming them to the FAPA family. FAPA President, Dr. Yolanda Robles, handed FTPA President Mr. Chin-shun Huang a FAPA ribbon as a gesture of welcome.

    The addition of FTPA to FAPA’s network is a significant milestone for the organization, as it strengthens its presence in Taiwan and the Asian pharmaceutical industry. FTPA will now have access to a broader network of pharmaceutical associations in Asia through FAPA, which will enable them to collaborate with other industry players, share best practices, and stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the industry.

    With its extensive experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry in Taiwan, FTPA will be a valuable addition to FAPA’s network. The organization’s knowledge and expertise will help FAPA understand the challenges and opportunities facing the pharmaceutical industry in Taiwan and other parts of Asia.

    In conclusion, the addition of FTPA to FAPA’s membership is a positive development for the pharmaceutical industry in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific region. The partnership between the two organizations will bring more collaboration and innovation in the industry, ultimately benefiting patients and healthcare providers across the region.