January 2011

FAPA congress ended finding 'social role of pharmacists' 

The 23nd FAPA congress was held from 5th to 8th November in Taipei,

Taiwan.

1900 pharmacists from all around Asia took part in congress.

Korean Pharmacists were present in about 150 people including President Koo KIM of KPA.

The topic was 'Pharmacy & Society' and 9 symposium about pharmacy & society, patient & drug safety, self-drug medication, consumer right was held.

The closing ceremony was held in Taipei Sheraton hotel on 8th November.

Mr. John C.P Chang (Malaysia) was inaugurated as next chairman of FAPA.

He will serve out his term by 2014.

Immediate past president Dr.Soo-ja Nam finished her service.

The next FAPA congress, 2012 will be held in Bali, Indonesia.