GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The United for Self-Care Coalition is pleased to announce the addition of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) as a new member. This strategic partnership brings the expertise and reach of pharmacists across 56 Commonwealth nations, including many Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), to a global initiative focused on promoting self-care as a crucial element of universal health coverage (UHC).
As an accredited Commonwealth organization, the CPA is uniquely positioned to advance health and well-being by strengthening health systems through workforce development, equitable access to medicines, and pharmacist-led primary health care. This aligns with the Coalition’s mission to empower individuals and strengthen health systems by integrating self-care into national health policies and strategies.
“We are thrilled to have the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association join our Coalition,” stated Greg Perry, Director-General of the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), one of the founding members of the United for Self-Care Coalition. “Pharmacists play a crucial role in empowering individuals to manage their own health and fully embracing self-care in their daily routines. With the CPA’s extensive network, we can drive the adoption of self-care interventions in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities and contribute to the achievement of UHC globally.”
Victoria Rutter, CEO of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, stated, “Our mission is to empower and develop the pharmacy profession to strengthen health systems, improve access to pharmacy services, and enhance the quality of care. Joining the United for Self-Care Coalition provides a powerful platform to further this mission. We believe that pharmacists, particularly in LMICs, are often the most accessible and trusted health professionals in their communities. Leveraging their full scope of practice is essential to meeting population health needs and advancing UHC.”
The United for Self-Care Coalition is a global alliance of like-minded organizations dedicated to the common goal of achieving universal health coverage by recognizing self-care as a critical component of the self-care continuum, especially in managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
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