Ouagadougou: Professionals and students in the pharmaceutical chain began the 2nd edition of the Pharmacy and Parapharmacy Exhibition (Pharma expo BF) on Friday with 72-hour discussions on the challenges and the sector's opportunities to chart the course for the renewal of the pharmaceutical industry in Burkina Faso.The 2nd edition of the Pharmacy and Parapharmacy Exhibition (Pharma expo BF) opened its doors this Friday, May 31, 2024 in Ouagadougou, with reflections and various activities such as exhibitions, B to B meetings and a gala evening.According to the organizers, the 2024 edition of Pharma Expo BF, which will bring together around 1,300 visitors and 100 exhibitors, will allow professionals and students in the pharmaceutical chain to reflect on the challenges and opportunities for a renewal of the pharmaceutical industry in Burkina.The event, under the patronage of the President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly, Dr Ousmane Bougouma, is being held from May 30 to June 1, 2024 with the them e 'Pharmacy in the digital age'.For Dr Bougouma, this meeting remains a showcase for the pharmaceutical world to reflect on the use of digital technology to promote research and development of health products.The president of the ALT specified that it is a question of ensuring that populations can access quality products both on the national and international market.'I would like to encourage pharmacists for their theme and above all ask them to think more about the development of production at the local level,' he maintained.The representative of the Minister in charge of Health, Nandy Somé/Diallo, indicated that Pharma Expo BF offers a unique platform where all stakeholders meet to shape the future of the pharmaceutical sector.According to him, scientific advances and technological innovations and new regulations require that professionals in the pharmaceutical chain transform their ways of working to offer quality care to populations.'Today, we have the opportunity to share our updated knowledg e in the pharmaceutical field, strengthen our professional networks and explore together the prospects of this sector,' continued Ms. Somé.The president of the ceremony, Nédié Naon, for his part, thanked all those who contributed to the success of Pharma Expo BF which is of national and international scope.Mr. Naon, who is also president of the National Order of Pharmacists of Burkina Faso, stressed that the show aims to be a real framework for innovation in the pharmacy field.He noted that digital has revolutionized the world of pharmacy through research, distribution development and patient data management.'Today, digital is revolutionizing every player in our profession. In this case, pharmaceutical pharmacies, showcases of our profession, must reinvent themselves to remain efficient and offer quality services to an increasingly connected clientele,' added Nédié Naon.As for the president of the BF 2024 Pharmacy Organizing Committee (CO), Professor Rasmané Semdé, the holding of this activity refle cts the resilience of the Burkinabe people and the pharmacy sector in particular.Professor Semdé took the opportunity to salute the fighting forces engaged in the reconquest of national territory in Burkina Faso.He also expressed his gratitude to the government which has continued to support the holding of the BF pharma expo since the first edition.Several countries such as Mali, Niger, Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Russia, India, China etc. are participating in this meeting in Ouagadougou.As a reminder, Algeria is the guest country of honor at this 2nd of Pharma Expo BF.Source: Burkina Information Agency