In the framework of strengthening partnerships between the university and the economic and social environment, the University of Continuous Education has signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with the National Association of Algerian Pharmacists. The signing ceremony was attended by the university’s rector, Prof. Yahia Jaafri, the administrative staff, and the president of the association, Dr. MuadhTabayenit, along with other association members.

In his welcoming speech, Prof. Yahia Jaafri emphasized the importance of this cooperation to enhance health security, which is part of the broader national objectives related to food, energy, cyber, and health security. He also highlighted the need to develop students’ skills in health entrepreneurship, support the university’s business incubator, and launch joint initiatives to produce scientific and educational content in public health. Additionally, he stressed the importance of providing a supportive environment for innovation by utilizing the university’s audiovisual center.

The university rector also noted the significance of continuous training, particularly in the English language, as it is essential for engaging with global pharmaceutical markets and health sectors.

Dr. MuadhTabayenit focused on promoting the concept of the entrepreneurial pharmacist to transform the field of pharmacy into a domain that contributes to national wealth creation.

The participants emphasized the need to support students and graduate pharmacists through specialized training programs and digital platforms, in which the University of Continuous Education is a pioneer.

Furthermore, the importance of joint scientific and cultural activities was highlighted, including ensuring field internships and essential training for students with projects, whether they are start-ups, small businesses, or self-employed entrepreneurs. The agreement also included the launch of joint initiatives to produce scientific and educational content that serves the community and enhances health awareness.

This agreement is expected to enable students to transform their innovative ideas into entrepreneurial projects that contribute to the health sector’s development. It also aims to develop a joint digital platform for the continuous training of pharmacists and support Algerian competencies in the health and technology fields. This collaboration reflects the direction towards achieving higher education goals and opening up to the economic environment, with aspirations to achieve tangible positive results by 2025.