KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – The Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) conducted a back-to-back Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for the 2023 and 2024 FAPA Congress last November 8 and 12, 2022. 

The decision of the FAPA Council to host 2 consecutive Congresses in 2023 and 2024 came as a result of the missed congress in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision to have a special congress has been met with excitement and anticipation from FAPA members and industry professionals alike.

The MOA signing for both congresses was held during the 28th FAPA Congress at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The MOA signing between FAPA and the Federation of Taiwan Pharmacists Associations (FTPA) was held last November 8th, while the MOA signing between FAPA and the Korea Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) was held last November 12th.

The 29th FAPA Congress will be held in Taipei, Taiwan on October 24 – 28, 2023, and will be hosted by FTPA. With the theme “Health systems resilience, security, and equity: Pharmacists can help”, this special congress will be an exciting opportunity to engage in important discussions on resilient health systems that can withstand the challenges of the times while discovering the rich culture and beautiful scenery of Taiwan. 

The 30th congress, which coincides with FAPA’s 60th Anniversary celebration, will be held in 2024 in South Korea and will be hosted by KPA. More information will be released on this momentous event.

These congresses are important platforms for FAPA members to network, share knowledge, and discuss emerging trends and challenges in the pharmacy profession. This is particularly important given the increasing demand for affordable and accessible healthcare in the region.

In conclusion, the back-to-back MOA signing for the 2023 and 2024 FAPA congresses is a testament to FAPA’s commitment to promoting innovation, collaboration, and integration in the pharmacy profession in Asia. We look forward to seeing you in Taiwan in 2023 and in South Korea in 2024.