Dominica to Host CAP 2025: “Pharmacy 2025 and Beyond: Achieving Optimal Outcomes and Healthcare Transformation through Accountability, Innovation, and Research”

The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) is proud to announce that the CAP 2025 Annual Conference will take place from August 18 to 24, 2025, at the State House Conference Room in Roseau, Dominica.

The conference will be held under the theme “Pharmacy 2025 and Beyond: Achieving Optimal Outcomes and Healthcare Transformation through Accountability, Innovation, and Research,” It is anticipated that this year’s conference will serve as a pivotal platform for healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders from across the Caribbean and beyond.

Hon. Cassani Laville, Minister for Health, Wellness, and Social Services of the Commonwealth of Dominica, expressed his excitement about the upcoming conference. He said, “Hosting CAP 2025 in Dominica showcases our commitment to advancing regional pharmacy practice and healthcare transformation. We are delighted to welcome our Caribbean colleagues to the Nature Island, where innovation will meet collaboration.”

Ms. Kalawattie Datt-Singh, President of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists, added: “Our theme reflects the need for accountability, research, and innovation in shaping the future of healthcare across the region. Dominica provides the perfect setting for these vital conversations, and we are excited to create opportunities for growth, learning, and partnership.”

Conference highlights will include:

 Keynote sessions led by regional and international experts in pharmacy and healthcare systems.

 Workshops and training focused on research, accountability frameworks, and emerging technologies in pharmacy practice.

 Research paper presentations showcasing advances and findings from Caribbean

professionals.

 Exhibition zone featuring pharmaceutical companies, service providers, and innovations.

 Cultural activities and networking highlighting Dominica’s rich heritage and hospitality.

The conference is expected to bring over fifty delegates to Dominica, providing significant economic benefits through tourism and hospitality, while strengthening professional development and healthcare collaboration across the Caribbean.

About CAP (Caribbean Association of Pharmacists)

Founded in 1976, CAP is the leading professional body representing pharmacists across the Caribbean. The organization promotes professional excellence, healthcare advocacy, continuing education, and regional collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector.