The ceremony, part of the 52nd-anniversary celebrations of Plural+Udifar, was attended by prominent public figures, including the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, the Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, and the Mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa. The Order of Pharmacists (OF) was represented by its Grand Master, Helder Mota Filipe.
The event featured the presentation of an evocative work by Jorge Curval, the unveiling of the auditorium's plaque, the screening of an institutional video, and the presentation of an audiobook on the history of Plural+Udifar by Maria de Belém. The "Bolsa de Mérito Miguel Silvestre" (Miguel Silvestre Merit Scholarship) was also announced, in partnership with the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra (FFUC).
António José Seguro remembered Miguel Silvestre as a friend and an example of dedication, emphasizing his ability to "serve people" and add human value to his endeavors. He highlighted that the Merit Scholarship serves to transform Silvestre's memory into an opportunity for younger generations.
Ana Abrunhosa marked the significance of the tribute, noting that Miguel Silvestre now has a street named after him adjacent to what was his professional "home" for many years in Coimbra.
Miguel Silvestre, who passed away on June 11 of this year at the age of 59, had presided over the National Pharmaceutical Council since 2016 and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor of the Order of Pharmacists.
