The Ministry of Public Health, through the Directorate of Pharmacy, Medicines, and Traditional Medicine of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (DPM/MT-MSPP), celebrated the World Pharmacists Day (September 25, 2025), in the presence of the Director General, Dr. Gabriel Thimothé, and Dr. Oscar Bareneche, representing the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).

This day was an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the crucial role pharmacists play in building healthier communities. As demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are on the front lines of health crises. They often respond to the health needs of populations in multiple ways, including :

• By ensuring access to medicines and medical devices;

• By contributing their expertise to patient care and public health;

• By promoting disease prevention, for example, by administering vaccines, educating patients, and helping to improve written health information;

• By supporting public health campaigns;

• By participating in the research and development of new drugs;

• By playing a leading role in pharmacovigilance, for example, by ensuring the safety and efficacy of antibiotics and other drugs;

• By implementing more environmentally friendly working methods and addressing the impacts of environmental factors on health;

• By advocating for policy changes that improve health outcomes.

The health authorities also expressed their respect for the pharmaceutical profession and their desire to form a united front to combat various forms of malpractice, particularly the illicit sale of drugs, which represents a major public health issue. This collaboration is essential to protect populations and ensure the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

HL/ HaitiLibre