May 30, 2025 7:18 am EDT

• MoU signed to empower pharmacists and enhance patient care through educational and awareness initiatives
• Launch of Pharmacy Training Program to focus on enhancing women’s health services and drive patient-centred community care

Kuwait City, Kuwait – April 24, 2025 – Organon, a global healthcare company dedicated to improving women’s health, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Pharmacy Association (KPA), the professional body representing pharmacists in Kuwait. The collaboration aims to advance women’s health and strengthen the role of community pharmacists in delivering high-quality patient-centered care across the country.

The MoU was signed during Kuwait Pharmaceutical Advancement Conference & Exhibition (KPAC) by Dr. Ahmad Taqi, President of the Kuwait Pharmacy Association, and Ahmed Lasheen, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar Lead at Organon, in the presence of [please add if there are any other ].

The partnership between Organon and the KPA launches with the “Excellence in Patient Care inside the Pharmacy” training program, designed to strengthen the role of community pharmacists in advancing women’s health—particularly in the area of family planning. The program aims to equip pharmacists with enhanced skills in patient communication, pharmacy operations, and the use of AI tools, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare services. By empowering pharmacists as front-line health advisors, this initiative will help expand access to essential women’s health services across communities in Kuwait.

Delivered through both in-person and online training, the program places strong emphasis on enabling pharmacists to offer informed, empathetic counseling to women around reproductive health and family planning. Additional training will cover areas such as pain management and respiratory care, reinforcing the pharmacist’s evolving role as a key healthcare provider within the community. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting healthier families and fostering a more resilient society through stronger, community-based care.

Ahmed Lasheen, Country Lead for Kuwait, at Organon, commented: “This partnership with the Kuwait Pharmacy Association aligns with Organon’s mission to improve women’s health and empower healthcare professionals. By investing in education and training for pharmacists, we aim to create a stronger foundation for delivering better patient care and addressing key aspects of women’s health in order to foster healthier communities. We are proud to support this important collaboration as part of our broader commitment to advancing women’s healthcare across the region .”

Dr. Ahmad Taqi, President of the Kuwait Pharmacy Association, added: “We are pleased to partner with Organon to enhance the role of pharmacists as frontline healthcare providers. Our shared goal is to elevate the standard of care delivered in pharmacies across Kuwait and ensure that pharmacists are well-equipped with the latest knowledge and tools. This collaboration is a step toward achieving our mission of innovation, empowerment, and excellence in pharmaceutical care, fostering greater accessibility to healthcare and supporting healthier communities.” This collaboration reflects Organon’s commitment to advance women’s health across the region by forging strategic partnerships and supporting the development of a more equitable healthcare environment for women and families.