NABD-BC2 Participating in the SMEPS 10th National and 3rd African Congress

The SMEPS (Société Marocaine de l’Economie des Produits de Santé) hosted its 10th National Congress and 3rd African Congress on Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology from May 30 to June 1, 2024, at the Bouregreg Congress Center in Salé, Morocco. This significant event featured various activities, including conferences, roundtables, symposiums, workshops, and presentations. This year’s event theme was “The Patient’s Voice in the Healthcare System,” a major step toward facilitating discussions about the roles, models, challenges, barriers, and enablers of patient engagement. The congress also provided a rich database of successful experiences and models of patient empowerment from around the world.

The first day of the congress, May 30, was dedicated to workshops focused on the benefits of empowering patient organizations and associations, highlighting the importance of patient advocacy and support within the healthcare ecosystem.

On the second day, May 31, a series of diverse presentations on patient engagement and roles worldwide took place. Mrs. Ikram Eseghir, President of NADB-BC2 Association, delivered an oral presentation titled “Facilitators and Barriers to Integrating Patient Voice in Decision-Making.” Her talk offered valuable insights into the challenges and enablers of patient engagement in cancer care, particularly within the Moroccan context.

The final day, June 1, featured roundtable discussions and sessions, bringing together national and international experts and stakeholders to explore various aspects of pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology. Prizes were awarded to young researchers who won poster presentations, recognizing their contributions to advancing research and science.

NABD-BC2; let your voice be heard!