BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize's government says it is participating in a worldwide “MedSafetyWeek” campaign this month to increase awareness of the significance of reporting medical side effects.
(File Photo)It said that this year’s campaign focuses on the critical role that each patient, physician, nurse, and chemist plays in helping to properly use medications by reporting any side effects.
“The significance of tracking and disclosing medication safety is emphasised to learn more about existing side effects and uncover new ones. In addition to assisting in identifying medication concerns, the ongoing practice of gathering and analysing this data reduces potential harm,” the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) said in a statement.
It said it is urging the public to report the side effects of any drug using the VigiCarib Reporting Form, adding “by reporting side effects, patients, physicians, nurses or chemists can contribute to the safety of medications”
The MOHW said more than 80 pharmaceutical regulatory bodies from around the world are cooperating during the MedSafetyWeek campaign to increase the safety of pharmaceuticals.
