GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The United for Self-Care Coalition is proud to announce a new member to their team, the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA). This strategic partnership will bring the expertise and reach of pharmacists across 56 Commonwealth nations, many of which are Low- and- Middle Income Countries (LMICs), to a global initiative dedicated to advancing self-care as a key pillar of universal health coverage (UHC).
The CPA, an accredited Commonwealth organization, is uniquely positioned to advance health and well-being through strengthening health systems by focusing on workforce development, equitable access to medicines, and pharmacist-led primary health care. This aligns perfectly with the Coalition’s mission to empower individuals and strengthen health systems by integrating self-care into national health policies and strategies.
Greg Perry, Director-General of the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), one of the founding members of the United for Self-Care Coalition, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are delighted to welcome the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association to our Coalition. Pharmacists play a crucial role in empowering people to manage their own health more effectively and fully incorporate self-care into 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, contributing to the achievement of UHC globally.”
Victoria Rutter, CEO of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, also shared her enthusiasm, saying, “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 codifying self-care as a critical component of the self-care continuum, particularly in the context of managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This partnership with the CPA will further strengthen the Coalition’s efforts to promote self-care and improve health outcomes worldwide.
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