Events/Webinars
The role of pharmacists in diabetes prevention, screening, and management
22 June 2022This event discussed pharmacists’ roles in diabetes prevention, screening and management by showcasing best practices in pharmaceutical care, identifying needs and priorities of pharmacists, digital health applications, new trends and practices across Africa.
According to WHO, diabetes in the region is a serious, chronic, and costly disease that is estimated to rise to 23.9 million cases by 2030, and up to 15% of adults aged 25 to 64 have diabetes in the African region. s. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide a wide array of services to prevent, identify and manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as support the care provided by other members of the healthcare team. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of diabetes.
This webinar is available with French translation; click here for access.
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of diabetes
12 November 2021This webinar aims to identify the challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing diabetes, highlight the different ways pharmacists can advocate for increased recognition and visibility of roles in providing diabetes-related services, and understand the role that pharmacists can play in achieving global diabetes goals, in commemoration of the 2021 World Diabetes Day.
The event will culminate with the launch of the ONE FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes.
Competencies and workforce development strategies for diabetes-related roles
5 November 2021This webinar aims to highlight strategies for developing a diabetes-competent workforce, explore success stories of countries that have developed competency frameworks for diabetes-related roles and identify relevant competencies essential for the delivery of diabetes services by pharmacists.
Diabetes therapeutics, treatment optimisation and support technology
29 October 2021This webinar aims to describe the advancement in diabetes therapeutics for managing diabetes, highlight the role of technology in improving health outcome of individuals living with diabetes and identify the different services employed in the optimization of diabetes treatment.
Pharmacists’ role in the disease state management of diabetes and prevention of complications
22 October 2021This webinar aims to describe the different services provided by pharmacists to manage diabetes, explore the role of pharmacists in preventing the complications of diabetes, and highlight the importance of collaboration with other health professionals in achieving treatment goals
The role of pharmacists in the prevention of diabetes
8 October 2021This webinar aims to highlight the different services provided by pharmacists in the prevention, screening and detection of diabetes. It will also demonstrate how pharmacists are providing such services in a time of pandemic.
Supporting self-care: Footcare in diabetes management
28 July 2021Diabetic foot is a devasting complication of diabetes that can lead to loss of a limb and life. It has a complex pathology characterised by neuropathy, ischaemia and slow healing.
Often the resulting loss in feeling leaves patients unable to sense the damage to their feet. 451 Million suffer with diabetes worldwide, 1 in 10 will get a foot ulcer, 80% go to have an amputation, 8 out of 10 amputations can be prevented by intervention.
Obesity and weight management: Pharmacist-led services and approaches
4 June 2021This webinar focuses on the role of community of pharmacists in weight management and obesity prevention, screening, referral and management, pharmacy-led weight management approaches and the intergenerational correlations in hypercholesterolemia and obesity.
In addition, it presents selected aspects from the FIP handbook on nutrition and weight management for pharmacists.
The contribution of pharmacists in non-communicable diseases: Diabetes
11 December 2019This webinar explores the contribution of pharmacists to improving the quality of life of individuals living with diabetes.
