Khaberni - The College of Pharmacy at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, represented by the Dean Dr. Arwa Al-Khatib, participated in the events of the second forum on modern pharmacy specializations for young Jordanian pharmacists. The event was held over three days in Amman under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour, and with wide participation of pharmacy students and graduates from various Jordanian universities. Academics, experts, representatives from the Ministry of Health, and the Jordanian Pharmacists Syndicate also attended, with an active presence of the private sector as a strategic partner in developing the pharmaceutical sector.
The forum concluded with a series of strategic recommendations that reflected advanced professional awareness among the young pharmacists and their keenness to contribute effectively in developing the pharmaceutical sector in the Kingdom.
Participants called for the establishment of a national committee or a specialized advisory council to activate modern pharmacy specializations, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Pharmacists Syndicate, universities, and relevant entities, emphasizing the importance of rapidly adopting pharmaceutical specializations in academic and clinical paths and establishing clear professional frameworks for specialized progression based on accredited scientific standards.
The forum emphasized the necessity of enhancing integration between public and private sectors, supporting student initiatives and youth associations within universities, involving them in dialogue circles and decision-making processes, and promoting the creation of professional diplomas specialized in modern pharmacy fields in partnership between universities, the Pharmacists Syndicate, the Ministry of Health, and the private sector.
Dr. Wael Ali, President of the Regional Office of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) – Middle East, affirmed that young pharmacists in Jordan possess the awareness and ambition to be true partners in developing the health system, stressing that activating modern specializations requires an institutional partnership based on clear and sustainable regulatory frameworks.
On his part, Dr. Wasfi Al-Nawafleh, the Vice President of the Jordanian Pharmacists Syndicate, explained that the Syndicate has started practical steps to support the application of modern pharmaceutical specializations, stemming from its conviction that developing the profession is a national necessity that directly reflects on the quality of healthcare.
In turn, Dr. Arwa Al-Khatib, Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, confirmed that the forum represents a successful model of integration between academic education and labor market requirements, and enhances the importance of partnership with public and private sectors to develop modern professional programs that meet international standards.
At the conclusion of the forum, participants emphasized the importance of moving from the recommendations phase to the practical application stage, contributing to building a clear national vision for the future of modern pharmacy in Jordan, and enhancing the role of pharmacists in the health system.
