CUE College of Pharmacy Celebrates World Pharmacist Day Under the Theme “Empowering for Healthier Futures”
The College of Pharmacy at CUE celebrated “World Pharmacist Day” under the theme “Empowering for Healthier Futures” at CUE campus on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The event opened with a welcome speech by Dr. Skala Mamand, Head of the College of Pharmacy, who highlighted pharmacists’ contributions to healthcare and the importance of preparing future pharmacists for their professional responsibilities. She stated during her speech, “Our responsibility as a College of Pharmacy goes beyond academic excellence; it is about preparing future pharmacists who can apply their knowledge to improve patient care and serve the community. We are committed to providing our students with the education, skills, and opportunities they need to grow.”
This was followed by a scientific presentation by the guest speaker Dr. Moutaz Shakir Hassan, on the evolving pharmacy profession and its role in healthcare. Dr. Moutaz serves as the Head of Training and Development for Clinical Pharmacy: Rizgary Teaching Hospital, and as a tutor at the Kurdistan Board for Neuropharmacotherapy (Neuromedicine Board).
Students participated in interactive activities and contributed creative materials to the celebration. The event also included a You Win activity, recognizing winning students with certificates and tickets to a three-day international conference. The event was sponsored by Lancer Pharmaceutical Company, who contributed gifts featuring its products for the winning students.
The event concluded with cake-cutting and refreshments, providing an opportunity for students and faculty members to celebrate and network with guests from the industry.
The event reflected the CUE’s commitment to academic excellence in pharmacy education and its continuous efforts to provide students with valuable opportunities for academic and professional development. It encouraged students to take pride in their chosen profession, strengthened their sense of belonging, and highlighted the importance of preparing competent future pharmacists who can meet community healthcare needs.
