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About Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association

Few dedicated, enthusiastic and visionary pharmacists in 1970 G.C initiated the idea of establishing a pharmaceutical association. Consequently pharmacy students of the former Haileselasse 1st University established ‘Students Pharmaceutical Association’ same year.

Later on, EPA was formally established (by 40 pharmacists) and legally registered in 1974 G.C. The situation at the time of EPA establishment was very hostile and unfavorable where the political unrest and turmoil was at the apex.
EPA was re-established as an autonomous professional association in the middle of 1991 G.C and received a legal certificate of registration (No. 177) from Ministry of Justice.


 

Some of the major activities carried out by the association include:

  • Pharmaceutical sector development advocacy,
  • Preparation of code of ethics for pharmacy profession,
  • Organizing scientific conferences, workshops and panel discussions,
  • Regular and sustained publication of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal (EPJ), Pharma Forum and Book of Abstracts,
  • Participation in various committees and workshops organized by different government offices,
  • Actively participated and contributed a lot in policy formulation relevant to the sector,
  • Organizing continuing education program and others.

The association envisages engaging in activities that would transform the association and benefit all. To this end, the association would collaborate with all parties who work to improve the heath care delivery system of the country.