BAU Faculty of Pharmacy – Tripoli Branch Organizes Community Health Service for World Pharmacists Day 2026
The Faculty of Pharmacy at Beirut Arab University (BAU) – Tripoli Branch organized a community health service in Al-Tell Square as part of the World Pharmacists Day 2026 celebrations, held under the theme “Pharmacists for a Healthier Community.” The activity was organized in collaboration with Al-Makarem Social and Health Center, the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, and the Health Committee of Tripoli Municipality.
The event was attended by Dr. Abdel Hamid Karimeh, President of Tripoli Municipality; Dr. Abdel Rahman Merkbawi, President of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists; Dr. Hani Shaarani, President and Director of the Rashid Karami International Fair; Prof. Azza Ghazy, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Beirut Arab University; Dr. Khaled Hussein Abdel Jalil, Director of the Faculty of Pharmacy – Tripoli Branch; and Dr. Karim Al-Mbayyed, Head of the Health Committee at Tripoli Municipality. The event was also attended by members of the Al-Makarem Social and Health Center team, as well as faculty members, students, and graduates of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
The activities included providing free medication counseling to members of the community and conducting medication reviews by PharmD graduates under the supervision of Dr. Souraya Domiati and Dr. Shaza Alaeddine. These services aimed to raise awareness of potential drug interactions and provide guidance on the proper use of medications to ensure their safety and effectiveness. The activities also included awareness sessions on the risks associated with counterfeit medicines and ways to verify the authenticity and safety of pharmaceutical products.
The event also featured health screening services, including blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing, and body mass index (BMI) assessment, along with appropriate health guidance to promote awareness of the importance of disease prevention and maintaining good health.
This initiative reflects the Faculty of Pharmacy’s commitment to its social responsibility and to strengthening its engagement with the Tripoli community by leveraging its academic and professional expertise to serve the public. It also demonstrates the Faculty’s commitment to supporting public health, promoting the safe and rational use of medicines, and highlighting the role of pharmacists as essential partners in healthcare, disease prevention, and improving quality of life.