The Minya Health Department and the Pharmacists' Syndicate in Minya launched the "Supporting Family Pharmacy" initiative on September 24, 2026, in conjunction with World Pharmacists' Day. The initiative aims to enhance the societal and health role of private pharmacies. The launch event took place at the Minya Health Department headquarters, attended by Dr. Mervat Mohamed Ismail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Minya, Dr. Mohamed Sarhan, head of the Pharmacists' Syndicate in Minya, and Dr. Ahmed Alaa Rostom, deputy head of the syndicate.
Dr. Mohamed Sarhan emphasized the noble message of the pharmacy profession, citing the professional oath that underscores pharmacists' role in serving humanity and alleviating patients' suffering. He announced plans for a series of meetings and training workshops at the syndicate's headquarters to provide necessary support and ensure the initiative achieves its objectives. The initiative seeks to promote the role of private pharmacies in providing medical consultations, particularly in rural areas where pharmacies enjoy significant public trust.
Dr. Mervat Ismail highlighted the strategic importance of private pharmacies, which interact directly with the public across various age groups daily. She encouraged pharmacists to support the state's efforts in addressing population challenges by intensifying awareness campaigns on family planning and providing proper counseling for men and women. The Minya Health Department will provide training for pharmacists and offer a special training program for those participating in the initiative.
The Minya Health Department and the Pharmacists' Syndicate invited all private pharmacies in Minya to register and join the initiative through a provided link. To incentivize participation, the health department announced that it will offer prizes and recognition to outstanding pharmacies that excel in implementing the initiative as part of the annual celebrations for World Pharmacists' Day.
Dr. Shimaa Ali Taha, deputy head of the Minya Health Department, praised the effective role of the Pharmacists' Syndicate and its continuous support for its members. She noted that the launch of this strategic initiative on World Pharmacists' Day crowns the profession's efforts in serving society and enhancing the health of Egyptian families.
The Minya Health Department and the Pharmacists' Syndicate hope that this initiative will yield tangible, positive results, contributing to raising health and population awareness among citizens. They emphasized their commitment to continued cooperation and collective efforts to serve the community and improve the comprehensive healthcare system in line with sustainable development goals and Egypt's 2030 vision.
The "Supporting Family Pharmacy" initiative is a collaborative effort between the Minya Health Department and the Pharmacists' Syndicate to promote family health and address population challenges. By engaging private pharmacies, the initiative aims to expand the reach of health services and provide accessible, reliable medical consultations to the community.
Key points
- The initiative aims to enhance the role of private pharmacies in providing medical consultations and promoting family planning.
- The Minya Health Department and Pharmacists' Syndicate will provide training and support for participating pharmacies.
- The initiative seeks to raise health and population awareness among citizens and contribute to Egypt's sustainable development goals.
