79th WHA Individual Statements
Honourable Chair, Distinguished delegates,
The International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation, representing 600,000 members from more than 100 countries, reaffirms our strong commitment to advancing UHC. We believe UHC must be people-centred, equitable, and inclusive, with pharmacists playing a vital role in improving access, promoting prevention, and supporting continuity of care.
At WHA79, IPSF is convening a side event on UHC in collaboration with Sigma Nursing, highlighting the value of pharmacist–nurse collaboration and meaningful youth engagement in strengthening health systems. As a lead-up to the IPSF UHC Youth Summit in Bangkok on 6 August 2026, IPSF calls for empowering young health professionals, investing in essential medicines, and removing financial barriers to advance equitable, people-centred care and achieve UHC for all.
Thank you.
Contact: publichealth@ipsf.org/president@ipsf.org