translated from Spanish: Why is World Pharmacist’s Day celebrated on 25 September?

For 11 years it has been set that every 25 September is World Pharmacist’s Day, the date was set in honor of the creation of the International Pharmaceutical Federation on that day.  The aim of this celebration is to promote and support the work and importance of these professionals in preventing diseases, their role in promoting health. Likewise, the pharmaceutical or apothecary professional as is often said in other countries has knowledge of toxicology, legislation (which governs medicines and health products), pharmaceutical technology and public health, among others. In addition to comprehensive skills in health, drug manufacturing, quality control, development and research. The International Federation of Pharmacists (FIT) is a non-governmental organization that brings together various associations of Pharmacologists and Pharmacists around the world. This association was established in 1912 in The Hague, The Netherlands, on 25 September. Throughout its foundation it was interrupted its work due to the outbreak of World War I, reuniting again in 1922 at the end of it. Then at the time of World War II, they also saw their activities alibis for a period of 7 years. Fit is currently collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) and various governments around the world. 

2020: Transforming Global HealthEse is the motto chosen for this particular year, where health professionals are in the front row of battle against a virus that tested us all and forced us to change habits and customs. In Argentina, the career has a final degree of Pharmacist and has an estimated duration of 6 years, if just like that of a clinician, and some of the specialties they have are:
Be Technical Director responsible for the operation of the Pharmacy office.
Establish the technical, hygienic and safety specifications that should meet the environments in which technological processes for the preparation of medicines and other pharmaceuticals, dietary foods, cosmetics, foodstuffs and other health-related products are carried out. 
Control quality in terms of the production of medicines, food and cosmetics.
Perform paramedical functions authorized by health legislation (First Aid, Injections, etc.).

So if you have your trusted pharmacist, today say what his day is!

Original source in Spanish

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