Dear Esteemed readers,

I take the honor to welcome you all to the 25th edition of the MUPSA Pharmaceutical Journal (MPJ). The MPJ is a compilation of literary works curated mostly by members of the Makerere University Pharmacy Students Association (MUPSA). Owing to the pertinence of the pharmacy sector to everyone, contributions are welcome from all sections of the community. The display of this creativity is centered around topics related to the practice of the elite profession of pharmacy. This year, we bring it to you sizzling hot; it’s back, it’s bigger and it's better!

The MPJ is one of many initiatives by MUPSA to contribute to the holistic development of the next generation of pharmacists. It is universally acknowledged the importance of medical research and writing in the professional practice of the ten-star pharmacist. In light of this, the MPJ is a platform on which pharmacists in training get to practice their skills in literary communication and producing literary works. It is in light of this that I would like to acknowledge the past editors of the MPJ as well as those who contributed literary works to be included in those journals. Much gratitude is owed to those gallant ladies and gentlemen.

This 25th edition of the MPJ has been put together to completion by the combined effort of a team of seven enthusiastic ladies and gentlemen who were the editors of this issue and of whom I was leader. These were Mr. Gobba Solomon, Mr. Limo Sam, Ms. Nuwagaba Heidi, Ms. Mazira Gloria, Ms. Kansiime Loretta, Ms. Nairuba Rebecca, and I. This team comprises pharmacy students to whom I owe much appreciation as well.

Included in the issue is a communication from the Head of the Department of Pharmacy, Dr. Robert BD Otto, a senior member of the profession who has been in practice for quite a while and thus has amassed a high level of experience. Get to check out his communication in this issue as well. In addition, we have communications from our MUPSA chairperson 2023/2024, Mr. Onyango Frank. Lastly, in case you missed out on the 3rd Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium, we’ve got you covered. A rundown of the event is included here. The symposium is the biggest annual event organized by UPSA and MUPSA had the privilege of hosting the third that was held in March last year.

All said, it is in my best wishes that you have a good time going through the beautiful pieces included within this journal. I also would like to implore the future pharmacy students to continue this great work that is the MPJ and make it better and better each and every passing year. With that, allow me to pass on my advance appreciation to you for taking time to go through this 25th edition of the MPJ.

Chelimo Betony
Editor in Chief
25th MUPSA Pharmaceutical Journal.