Organised by the FIP Community Pharmacy Section in collaboration with the FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section, the FIP Health and Medicines Information Section , the FIP Pharmacy Practice Research SIG, the FIP Technology Advisory Group & the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation
Chair(s)
Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Vice President FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Australia & Dr Sham Moodley, ExCo member of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section, South Africa
Introduction:
As the demand for self-care frameworks grows globally, it is essential to develop policies that empower individuals and strengthen healthcare systems. Joined by a panel of experts, the invited speaker will discuss the key insights from the
"Self-Care 2030" report and engage in a dialogue on the "why, when, how, and with whom" of advancing self-care. This session aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the strategic directions needed to integrate self-care into global healthcare systems, emphasizing the role of technology and collaboration with stakeholders such as WHO and FIP.
Programme:
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Introduction by the chairs |
| 11:05 – 11:25 | Self-Care 2030: Shaping the future of global health |
| Dr Austen el Osta, Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU), UK | |
| 11:25 – 11:45 | Driving Global Self-Care: Insights from the GSCF |
| Mr Greg Perry, Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), Switzerland | |
| 11:45 – 12:25 | Panel discussion |
| 12:25 – 12:30 | Closing remarks |
Learning objectives:
1. To understand the strategic directions outlined in the "Self-Care 2030" report and their implications for global health.
2. To explore the role of digital tools and AI in promoting self-care and integrating it into healthcare systems.
3. To identify key stakeholders and collaborative approaches necessary for advancing self-care policies.
Take home messages:
Effective self-care policies are essential for empowering individuals and enhancing global health outcomes.
Digital health tools and AI are critical enablers for the successful implementation of self-care strategies.
Collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including governments, healthcare professionals, and technology providers, is key to advancing self-care globally.
FIP Development Goals:
Please see below the FIP Development Goals relating to the session.
FIP Development Goal 13: Policy Development
FIP Development Goal 18: Access to Medicines, Devices & Services
FIP Development Goal 21: Sustainability in Pharmacy
