In а dynаmic glоbаl health landscape, driven by new technоlоgies, evolving patient needs, non-communicable diseases and expanding scope of practice, pharmacists must be prepared to adapt and lead. Pharmacists’ critical contribution to prevention, access to care, health system resilience and sustainability is reflected in this year’s World Pharmacists Day theme “Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures”.Discuss strategies to empower pharmacists to lead public health initiatives. In your answer, evaluate why such empowerment is essential for improving prevention, access to care, health system resilience, and sustainability. Support your discussion with relevant examples.