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Pharmacists play a vital role in the battle against infectious diseases due to their frontline contribution through prevention, screening and management strategies. Their expertise in medication management, including antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines, ensures effective treatment while minimizing resistance and adverse effects.

As frequently on of the first point of contact for healthcare advice, pharmacists possess keen observation skills to detect early symptoms of infectious diseases. They can refer patients to other medical professionals for diagnosis and collaborate closely with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care. By supporting medication adherence and participating in antimicrobial stewardship programs, pharmacists actively combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections as well as HIV medication therapies for example.

Infectious diseases are a core element of FIP Development Goal 16 (Communicable diseases), aiming at the provision of services for the prevention, surveillance, management and therapeutic optimisation of communicable and vector-borne diseases, and it is directly linked to the majority of FIP DGs.