About EPPAD

Connecting Ethiopian pharmaceutical professionals worldwide to advance healthcare, education, and community impact

Our Mission

Our mission is to unite Ethiopian pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in diaspora, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development that contribute to better health systems in Ethiopia and US.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a thriving professional community that leads in advancing pharmacy education, research, and practice, while inspiring the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists across the world.

Who We Are

Founded by a dedicated group of professionals, the Ethiopian Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists Association in Diaspora (EPPAD) serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and advocacy. We bring together experts from academia, industry, regulatory bodies, and healthcare systems to collaborate on research, education, and initiatives that make a tangible impact on patients and communities.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Excellence

Committed to the highest standards in pharmaceutical practice, research, and education.

Collaboration

Building bridges between professionals, institutions, and communities worldwide.

Impact

Making meaningful contributions to healthcare in Ethiopia and the global community.

Innovation

Embracing new ideas and technologies to advance pharmaceutical sciences.

EPPAD's Progress to Date

In the last one and a half year of its formation, EPPAD:

  • •Formed a committed team of the founding board and committee members (April 2018)
  • •Registered EPPAD as a 503C non-profit organization in the USA (July 2018)
  • •Launched the inaugural Symposium of EPPAD (February 2019)
  • •Conducted professional development and guidance meeting to high school students, foreign pharmacy graduates, new graduates, and carrier changing aspirants (June 2019)
  • •Conducted a month-long consultation and philanthropy mission to Ethiopia (August 2019)
  • •Conducted a pharmaceutical investment forum (September 2019)

Our Leadership Team

Dedicated professionals guiding EPPAD's mission and vision

Our leadership team consists of distinguished professionals from various sectors of pharmaceutical sciences.

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