Pharmacists’ role in safer patient care highlighted at Islamabad event
ISLAMABAD: District Health Officer Islamabad Dr Syeda Rashida Batool attended the World Pharmacists Day 2026 ceremony as chief guest at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Islamabad.
The event was organised by the Pakistan Pharmacists Association (Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan) under this year’s theme, “Empowering Pharmacists for a Healthier Future”.
Speakers at the ceremony underscored the important role of pharmacists in the healthcare sector, particularly in patient care, safe and effective use of medicines, prescription review, dispensing and pharmacovigilance. The importance of pharmacy services in strengthening healthcare delivery was also highlighted.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Syeda Rashida Batool appreciated the services of pharmacists in ensuring quality healthcare. She said pharmacists were an important part of the health team and that making their role more effective was essential for safe and quality patient care.
She also stressed the need for effective implementation of pharmacy services and further strengthening of professional responsibilities so that patients could receive better guidance and support regarding the safe use of medicines.
During the ceremony, representatives of the Pakistan Pharmacists Association appreciated the recent initiatives of the District Health Office Islamabad in pharmacy services and drug control. They also acknowledged Dr Syeda Rashida Batool’s leadership and cooperation for the effective implementation of pharmacy services.
Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals attended the event and highlighted the professional contribution of the pharmacy sector and its significant role in the health system.
