August 13, 2024 – FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs successfully convened and facilitated the 1st FSM Pharmaceutical Unit Technical Committee meeting in Weno, Chuuk from August 6-7, 2024 with support from the World Health Organization (WHO). This important meeting brought together pharmacists/pharmacy supervisors from the four FSM state hospitals, and representatives from the FSM Customs and Tax Head Quarters Office, the DHSA Food Safety Program and the Pharmaceutical Unit to:
- Discuss, formalize and elect officers for the committee which was established to assist the Pharmaceutical Unit in ensuring public’s access to good quality, safe and effective medicines;
- Formulate the committee’s workplan;
- Review drafted regulations and guidelines for the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments in FSM; and
- Join the conversation to raise awareness on the new law on nicotine delivery systems including e-cigarettes.
The meeting was initially planned for three days, however, the committee managed to complete the scheduled activities within two days satisfying all the meeting objectives.
FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs and the Pharmaceutical Unit Technical Committee express their gratitude to the sponsor (WHO) and Chuuk State Health Services for hosting the meeting.
