Meet the Advocacy Representatives
Joanna Niewińska & Karol Zakrzewski PPSA Poland What do you like most about being an Advocacy Platform Representative?
Tell us a bit about yourself
Karol: I’m a 6th-year pharmacy student and I’m currently the Spokesperson of PPSA. At the same time, I’m in the middle of the pharmaceutical internship in community pharmacy and I also work in the pharmaceutical company in the marketing area. Joanna: I’m PPSA’s Vice President for International Affairs. I study in the same year and university as Karol. Currently, I have an internship in a community pharmacy in my hometown. I love to work in the international environment, so this is why I am here!
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Karol: The most valuable thing in being representative is the fact that we have quick access to necessary and confirmed information from across Europe. Joanna: I like that we can have a space to share news about pharmacy and have a possibility to change the world!
What are the main topics that your association covers on a national level?
Karol: I would say that we have a few main topics now, the first would be the new law about the pharmacist then, of course, all the actions connected with the change caused by coronavirus. Joanna: Also, we do our best to advocate for specific needs of PPSA Members. Lately, it was for free access to flu vaccines for 6th year interns. POLICY NEWSLETTER
