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Thankyou so much UPSA FRATERNITY

Thank you to the President, @Mupsamak HE @kabjimz for your dependable partnership at the 6th UPS Your hard work and calm leadership made it a success. Grateful to work with you.

Honored to host Dr. Rajab, CEO of @jenalifeug , at the 6th Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium @Makerere from 17th to 18th of April His insights on herbal medicine and innovation challenged us to rethink the role of natural products in modern healthcare.

A pharmacist is a versatile chemical and clinical expert whose "office" can be a manufacturing plant, a research lab, a courtroom, a lecture room, or a hospital ward just as easily as a community pharmacy. REASON WHY:- The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) is a 5-year professional degree designed to produce a "10-star pharmacist" with a scope of practice that extends far beyond community drug dispensing. 1. The Manufacturing Plant (Industrial Expert) The BPharm degree is the primary qualification for supervising pharmaceutical production in Uganda. Production Oversight: The curriculum allocates 54 credit units (19.8%) specifically to the production of pharmaceuticals. Quality Assurance (QA) & Control (QC): Pharmacists are trained in 17 credit units of quality analysis, including microbiological auditing and instrumental methods like HPLC and UV-Vis. International Standards: According to WHO NRA Maturity Level 3 and 4 standards, the head of production or the "Qualified Person" in a manufacturing facility is required to be a pharmacist. 2. The Research Lab (Chemical & Formulation Expert) Pharmacists are equipped to lead the discovery and development of new medicines. Drug Design: The program includes extensive training in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (approx. 28 CU) and Pharmaceutics (approx. 20 CU). Innovation: BPharm graduates are trained in biotechnology, drug delivery systems, and natural products chemistry, qualifying them for Research and Development (R&D) roles. 3. The Hospital Ward (Clinical Expert) More than half of a pharmacist's academic training is focused on direct patient care. Clinical Pharmacy: A total of 143 credit units (52.4%) are dedicated to patient care and pharmacotherapeutics. Pharmacovigilance: Pharmacists are trained to monitor and manage adverse drug reactions and clinical trials. Collaborative Care: They work in clinical settings as caregivers and decision-makers regarding complex medication therapies. 4. The Courtroom (Forensic & Regulatory Expert) The pharmacist's role includes legal and investigative responsibilities. Forensic Investigation: The BPharm curriculum includes 23 credit units (8.4%) dedicated to Forensic Investigation and Prosecution. Expert Witness: They are trained in the legalities of drug regulation and the prosecution of pharmaceutical-related crimes. Regulatory Affairs: Pharmacists manage the legal registration of drugs and ensure compliance with the National Drug Authority (NDA). 5. The Warehouse (Supply Chain Expert) Pharmacists are essential to the logistics of global health. Logistics Management: The curriculum includes a dedicated module on Health Supply Chain Management (PHM5203). Security of Supply: They ensure that medicines are stored and distributed under strict Good Distribution Practices (GDP) to maintain efficacy. @KagutaMuseveni @UpsaUganda @mbupsa @mupsa @VUKampala @VUPSAofficial @MinofHealthUG @AbacusPharmaLtd @VUPSAofficial #pharmacist #ugandanpharmacist #pharmacy #NDHPbill2025

Another chapter written, 6th UPS was nothing short of powerful 💫

⏳💊 The 6th Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium 2026 is almost here Hosted by the Uganda Pharmaceutical Students' Association @UpsaUganda at Makerere University @Makerere, this is where innovation meets impact. Let’s come together to build resilient systems through pharmacy innovations and local manufacturing. 🇺🇬✨

@BadstoriesUg @UpsaUganda @NUPAPWU @AHPSAofficial @ppau_official @UAHPAssociation @PharmacistsUg @UNATU_ORG @KagutaMuseveni @Parliament_Ug Well said

Why clause 31 of the NDHPA Bill should not change. A pharmacist is the ONLY competent professional to supervise and lead manufacturing of drugs in Uganda @UpsaUganda @NUPAPWU @AHPSAofficial @ppau_official @UAHPAssociation @PharmacistsUg @UNATU_ORG @KagutaMuseveni @Parliament_Ug

@Ankunda315610 @kadondigracious I can attest to this

The weakest candidate at MUK has more energy than the strongest candidate at MUST. Anyway congratulations to @kadondigracious

@EKyambadde39561 @UpsaUganda @KagutaMuseveni @MinofHealthUG @Parliament_Ug @PharmacistsUg @Mupsamak @Bupsa24 @mbupsa @KIUPSAofficial @VUPSAofficial @gerald_toolo Allow me to educate you: requiring a registered pharmacist to supervise drug manufacturing is standard WHO/GMP best practice followed by successful nations like India and Kenya, ensuring quality and safety. Uganda is simply aligning wisely

@UpsaUganda @KagutaMuseveni @MinofHealthUG @Parliament_Ug @PharmacistsUg @Mupsamak @Bupsa24 @mbupsa @KIUPSAofficial @VUPSAofficial @gerald_toolo From my experience in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacists hold no unique edge at all. Uganda will not be the first to manufacture drugs, yet this is an unprecedented clause.

Patient safety begins where medicines are made. A pharmacist’s integrated training makes them the ideal supervisor in drug production Support Clause 31 of the NDHPA Bill — pass it unchanged! #PatientSafetyMatters cc: @KagutaMuseveni @MinofHealthUG @Parliament_Ug @PharmacistsUg

Apharmacist is a qualified person ( QP) in a manufacturing facility whose role relates to certification of each batch produced. Pharmacists' education aligns most directly with QP duties. #nationaldrugandhealth productsauthoritybill2025

@UpsaUganda @gerald_toolo @KagutaMuseveni @MinofHealthUG @Parliament_Ug @PharmacistsUg @Mupsamak @Bupsa24 @mbupsa @KIUPSAofficial @VUPSAofficial Indeed This bill should be passed unchanged It’s in the best interest of the patient #PatientSafetyMatters

@UpsaUganda @KagutaMuseveni @AnitahAmong @MinofHealthUG @Parliament_Ug @UNDAuthority Safe, quality-assured medicines are vital for public health and require continued national commitment @KagutaMuseveni

Medicines are not ordinary goods. Every pill must be safe and trusted. Pharmacists are trained to uphold that trust Ensuring the medicines you take meet the highest standards of safety and quality. Because when it comes to your health, safe medicines are essential.💊💊

Something big is coming!

@jenalifeug Gas and bloating

stomach discomfort? Which one do you experience most? A Stomach pain B Gas & bloating C Indigestion D Heartburn Comment below 👇

Share widely, we need involvement of all medics!! Mark your calendars, the space will be on this Monday. time to expose this inhumane policy!!

JOIN US TONIGHT: @UpsaUganda @Mupsamak @KIUPSAofficial @mbupsa @OfficialFUMSA @VUPSAofficial @PharmacistsUg @StephenLutoti . #internpolicy

MUST just performed the first awake craniotomy in the region. In simple terms, this patient's brain was opened and the surgeons did whatever they wanted without putting him to sleep. Ugandan Drs keep setting the standard. Remember the first C section to ever be done was also on this land. 👏👏

@UpsaUganda @KagutaMuseveni @MinofHealthUG @KIUPSAofficial @Mupsamak @gupsa2024 @VUPSAofficial @mbupsa A health system that cannot prioritize its interns will eventually fail to prioritize healthcare

When the future of a profession is at stake, silence is not an option. Today we release our official statement on the internship policy affecting medical students in Uganda. The voices of students must be heard. Read the full statement below.

📢 We reject the slavery youtu.be/HAuPQSV0o1g?si… 🎥 youtu.be/HAuPQSV0o1g?si… @KuleRonaldMbing No you are happy?