Prevention & Public Health Promotion
Session Overview Introduction
This session discusses how the profession can strengthen preventive healthcare, prevent antimicrobial resistance, prepare for future public health crises, and implement practice models that support the mental health and psychological well-being of healthcare professionals. By investing in prevention and the professionals, we can build healthier communities and more resilient healthcare systems.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be empowered to:
- Assess the evolving role of pharmacists in prevention and public health promotion;
- Identify innovative and scalable models for delivering preventive healthcare services;
- Discuss strategies to mitigate antimicrobial resistance and improve stewardship; and
- Examine approaches to strengthening workforce resilience and preparedness for public health emergencies.
Take Home Messages
The most effective healthcare intervention is often the one that prevents disease before it occurs. Prevention and public health promotion must therefore become central to the future role of pharmacy. The future belongs to healthcare systems that invest in prevention, stewardship, and workforce well-being. Pharmacists have an important role to play in leading this transformation and advancing healthier communities for generations to come.
