Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Managing Symptoms and Supporting Self-Care Handbook Launch

Attendance an online digital event on Jan. 31, 2024 entitled “Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Managing Symptoms and Supporting Self-Care Handbook Launch”. The event was offered by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). 

Description: The digital event included FIP specialists and experts in Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) for a pivotal discussion on the developing function of pharmacists in IDA prohibition and management. FIP specialists and experts launched the "Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Managing Symptoms and Supporting Self-Care" handbook, providing pharmacists with practical perceptions. We saw universal data and trends, participated in interactive activities, and obtained a deeper perception of IDA. We learned from society and clinical pharmacists' views and participated in a panel discussion with specialists to identify challenges, patient education, technological advancements, and cooperative care models in IDA management and treatment.

Learning Objectives:

Moderator:

- Shellyza Sajwani, Co-Chair, Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE), Canada.

Panellists:

- Peter J. Hotez, Professor Baylor School of Medicine, USA.

- Emmanuella Nzeribe, Research Assistant / President-Elect National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja / FIP-ECPG, Nigeria.

- Liliana Nogueras.