Event

The School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, invites students, staff, alumni, healthcare professionals and members of the public to participate in Pharmacy Week 2026, taking place from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23, 2026.

Guided by the International Pharmaceutical Federation's theme, Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures, and the School's Caribbean focus, Pharmacy for a Healthier Caribbean, the week celebrates the contribution of pharmacists to safer medicine use, patient care, research, innovation and stronger healthcare systems.

The programme features public lectures, a special alumni celebration, a career information session for prospective pharmacy students and an in-person School initiative.

Schedule of Activities

Monday, October 19 | Opening Ceremony and Featured Lecture: What Is the Future of Pharmacy?

Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. Diane Ignacio

Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

The opening ceremony will be followed by a lecture exploring the future of the pharmacy profession, emerging opportunities and the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.

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Tuesday, October 20 | Public Lecture: Medicines, Poisons & Patient Safety

Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Presenters: Dr. Satish Jankie and Ms. Nalini Kalloo

Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

This session will examine medicine safety, poison-related risks and the important role pharmacists play in protecting patients and communities.

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Wednesday, October 21 | Public Lecture: Research, Innovation, AMR & One Health

Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Presenters: Dr. Sandeep Maharaj, Professor Rajiv Dahiya and Dr. Francis Kalemeera

Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

Explore developments in pharmaceutical research and innovation, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of collaboration across human, animal and environmental health.

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Wednesday, October 21 | Special Alumni Gala Ceremony: Honouring the BSc Pharmacy Graduating Class of 1999

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Amphitheatre B, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mount Hope

The School of Pharmacy will honour its pioneering BSc Pharmacy graduating class of 1999 in a special commemorative ceremony recognising the contributions of its first graduates to the pharmacy profession.

Thursday, October 22 | Regional Sixth-Form Students' Webinar: Exploring Pharmacy as a Career

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

Designed for sixth-form students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors, this webinar will introduce participants to pharmacy education, professional pathways and career opportunities across the Caribbean and beyond.

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Friday, October 23 | School In-Reach Initiative: Pharmacy for a Healthier Caribbean

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: School of Pharmacy

Led by: Dr. Arlene Villarroel-Stuart, assisted by Ms. Chanelle Mohammed and Ms. Sharon Thompson

This in-person initiative aims to strengthen engagement within the School community and reinforce the contribution of pharmacy to improving health across the Caribbean.