THE GOVERNMENT’S MOVE TO FIGHT AMR THROU-1

Pharmacy Professionals’ Association of Uganda

The document outlines how allied health drug dispensaries, operated by trained pharmacy professionals, are central to Uganda's strategy against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It emphasizes the risks of task shifting to untrained personnel and the importance of rational medicine use. The newsletter describes the training pathway for dispensers, their role in patient counseling, and community education. It also discusses the contribution of the Pharmacy Professionals’ Association of Uganda and the Ministry of Health in supporting these initiatives. Finally, it calls for licensing and support of professionally managed dispensaries to improve access while safeguarding public health.