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Webinar
24 May 2023, Wednesday, 12:00-14:00 CET
Self-Care: A Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability
Overview: The goal of this webinar is to explore the role of pharmacists in advancing self-care in Africa. This exploration will be done through an open dialogue between regulators, WHO, and pharmacists; with the aim of reducing burden on the health care systems and accelerating Universal Health Coverage.
Panelists:
Andy Gray (Moderator), Senior Lecturer, University of Kwa-Zulu-Nata
Jocelyn Chaibva, Vice President, African Pharmaceutical Forum, the International Pharmaceutical Federation
Dr. Marlin McKay, General Practitioner, South Africa
Daniella Munene, CEO, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
Sham Moodley, Chair, ICPA, South Africa
Naoufel Amira, President, Union of Pharmacies, Tunisia
Dr. Louis Machogu, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
Overview: The objective of this webinar is to focus on lessons learnt during the pandemic and the crucial role of frontline health workers in global health systems including:
The need for a holistic approach to health systems
The crucial role of nurses and health care professionals as part of community rehabilitation service
Mental health management in health systems
The impact on future regulatory frameworks
Panelists:
Anita Brikman (Moderator), Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)
Howard Catton, CEO, International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Dr. Fahmy Hanna, Technical Officer, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, WHO (TBC)
Elaine Fletcher, Editor-in-chief, Health Policy Watch
Judy Stenmark. Director General, The Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF)