Pharmacy in South Africa is set to welcome the world in September 2024. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) will be hosting their 82nd World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Cape Town from 1 – 4 September 2024. The theme for this Congress is: Innovating for the Future of Health Care.
This is an exciting opportunity for South African pharmacy professionals to experience the world-class event that is a FIP World Congress. The Congress provides an opportunity for pharmacy professionals from all over the world to network and share their knowledge and expertise. Only once before has the FIP World Congress graced the African continent, and it is the first time that it will be hosted in sub-Saharan Africa.
The South African Pharmacy Council is excited to announce that we will be running a local-interest programme during the FIP Congress. This programme will explore topics ranging from Specialisations in Pharmacy to the sale of medicinal cannabis. With expert input from international speakers, this programme promises to be exciting and educational for all health care professionals.
Considering that the location of the annual FIP World Congress are almost always overseas, having the 2024 World Congress in Cape Town provides a unique opportunity to South African healthcare professionals. The cost of attending the Congress this year will be far less for a South African than it usually is.
We encourage all pharmacy professionals to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity and register for the 2024 FIP World Congress now. For more information you can visit the FIP website.