El papel de los farmacéuticos en Argelia y su contribución al sistema sanitario

Amira Benayad
Asistente de Dirección de Farmacia. IMC Industrie Medico-Chirurgicales. Rouiba, Argel, Argelia.

Esteban Zavaleta Monestel
Jefatura de Farmacia y Coordinación de Investigación Biomédica. Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Resumen

A pesar de estar clasificado como un país de ingresos medianos bajos, Argelia demuestra un progreso notable en el desarrollo sanitario y social, enfrentando desafíos en el desarrollo de la infraestructura sanitaria. El sistema de salud de la nación, anclado en la atención médica gratuita respaldada por el estado, abarca instalaciones públicas y privadas, lo que garantiza la accesibilidad a los servicios esenciales. Los farmacéuticos, fundamentales en este sistema, asumen funciones multifacéticas, desde la dispensación de medicamentos hasta la educación en enfermedades. Los farmacéuticos argelinos contribuyen significativamente a las iniciativas de salud pública, incluida la educación sanitaria, la detección de enfermedades y el uso adecuado de medicamentos. Las asociaciones profesionales como la Federación Argelina de Farmacia y la Asociación Nacional de Farmacéuticos de Argelia desempeñan un papel crucial en la promoción de la educación y la investigación farmacéuticas. En general, los farmacéuticos en Argelia desempeñan un papel vital en la mejora de la salud pública y el apoyo al sistema de salud de la nación en medio de los desafíos económicos y regionales.

Palabras claves

Argelia, Sistema de salud, farmacéuticos, salud pública, asociaciones de farmacias.

Abstract

Despite being classified as a Lower-Middle-Income Country, Algeria demonstrates remarkable progress in healthcare and social development, facing challenges in healthcare infrastructure development. The nation’s healthcare system, anchored by state-backed free healthcare, encompasses both public and private facilities, ensuring essential services accessibility. Pharmacists, pivotal in this system, undertake multifaceted roles from medication dispensing to public health education. Algeria’s pharmacists contribute significantly to public health initiatives, including health education, disease screening, and proper medication use. Professional associations like the Algerian Pharmacy Federation and the National Association of Algerian Pharmacists play crucial roles in promoting pharmacy education and research. Overall, pharmacists in Algeria play a vital role in enhancing public health and supporting the nation’s healthcare system amid economic and regional challenges.

Keywords

Algeria, Healthcare System, Pharmacists, Public Health, Pharmacy Associations.

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