Community Pharmacists Supporting Healthcare Systems: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Crisis

On 12 October, PGEU co-chaired the Autumn Coalition for Vaccination meeting. The meeting was opened with introductory words from the PGEU President. During the meeting’s two sessions, participants heard from the European Commission, Coalition member associations, and the coordinators of the IMMUNION project. Participants specifically discussed important updates related to the EU’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and collaboration on the Commission’s wider vaccine communication efforts. Student associations also presented on their activities over the summer and discussed the support that they can both offer and receive from participating in the Coalition. Coalition members then discussed the activities conducted on behalf of the Coalition by the IMMUNION project since its kick-off in April. Upcoming Coalition and IMMUNION activities were also presented, which will serve to increase the overall visibility of the Coalition, enhance vaccine communication training and knowledge exchange opportunities for healthcare professionals, and provide further structure for the long-term governance and sustainability of the Coalition’s work.

Coalition for Vaccination meeting