CPhA seeks pharmacist input to support development of climate-sensitive infectious disease resources

The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), in partnership with the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC), is developing new climate-sensitive infectious disease toolkits to support pharmacists and communities across Canada.

As part of the RxClimate Action project, these resources aim to help pharmacy teams better understand and respond to the growing impact of climate change on infectious diseases, including Lyme disease, West Nile virus and waterborne infections.

Supporting pharmacists serving Indigenous communities

The RxClimate Action project places particular emphasis on supporting remote, underserved and Indigenous communities, while developing resources that can help pharmacists caring for patients in all settings across Canada.

To help shape practical, culturally relevant resources, CPhA and IPPC are seeking input from pharmacists who provide care to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

Advancing climate-informed pharmacy care

Developed in collaboration with IPPC and supported through federal funding, the RxClimate Action project reflects CPhA’s ongoing commitment to equipping pharmacists to respond to emerging public health challenges and improve access to care for communities across Canada.