The National Order of Pharmacists of Gabon recently organized the 3rd National Pharmaceutical Day in Libreville, under the theme "The pharmacist at the heart of healthcare reforms: ethics, responsibility, and quality of care." The event, which took place on September 25, 2026, brought together stakeholders to discuss the crucial role of pharmacists in the country's healthcare system. The president of the National Order of Pharmacists, Patience Ntogono Oke-Asseko, emphasized that pharmacists are not just simple traders, but rather key players in public health.
In her opening remarks, Patience Ntogono Oke-Asseko highlighted the importance of pharmacists in ensuring patient safety. She stressed that medicines are not just products, but rather the result of research, quality control, and responsibility. The president called for a more united and better-trained profession to combat counterfeit medicines and achieve universal healthcare coverage. Her remarks underscored the critical role that pharmacists play in maintaining the quality of healthcare in Gabon.
Representing the Minister of Health, Dr. Éric Lembe Moussinga, emphasized the importance of ethics and responsibility in the healthcare system. He noted that ethics without responsibility would be ineffective, and responsibility without ethics would be blind. Dr. Lembe Moussinga assured that the healthcare reform initiated by the Head of State aims to place pharmacists at the center of the healthcare system. This reform seeks to strengthen the role of pharmacists in ensuring the quality of care.
The 3rd National Pharmaceutical Day marks a significant turning point in Gabon's healthcare sector. The event featured two days of panel discussions on various topics, including officinal practice, hospital pharmacy, and regulation. The objective of these discussions was to develop strong recommendations to sanitize and modernize the pharmaceutical sector in Gabon. The panels brought together experts and stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences.
The National Pharmaceutical Day also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the challenges facing the healthcare system. One of the key challenges is the proliferation of counterfeit medicines, which poses a significant threat to patient safety. The event highlighted the need for a more coordinated approach to combat this problem. Participants emphasized the importance of collaboration between pharmacists, healthcare providers, and regulatory authorities.
The event was attended by various stakeholders, including pharmacists, healthcare providers, and government officials. They discussed the need for a more integrated approach to healthcare, with pharmacists playing a central role. The discussions also focused on the importance of ethics and responsibility in the healthcare system. Participants emphasized the need for a strong regulatory framework to ensure the quality of care.
The 3rd National Pharmaceutical Day concluded with a call to action for stakeholders to work together to strengthen the healthcare system. The event highlighted the critical role that pharmacists play in ensuring the quality of care. The recommendations developed during the event will inform policy decisions and guide the development of the pharmaceutical sector in Gabon.
Key points
- The National Order of Pharmacists of Gabon organized the 3rd National Pharmaceutical Day to discuss the role of pharmacists in healthcare reforms.
- The event highlighted the importance of ethics and responsibility in the healthcare system.
- The discussions focused on developing recommendations to sanitize and modernize the pharmaceutical sector in Gabon.
