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The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has announced its participation in the 10th anniversary of the global #MedSafetyWeek campaign, running from 3\u20139 November 2025, under the theme \u201cEveryone has a role to play in medicine safety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zimbabwe joins 130 partner organisations in 117 countries to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspected side effects of medicines. Now in its tenth year, the campaign encourages patients, families, and healthcare professionals to report adverse reactions to help improve the overall safety of medications used worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMedicines save lives, but they can sometimes cause unintended side effects,\u201d said Mr. Richard Tendayi Rukwata, MCAZ Director-General. \u201cUnfortunately, only 5\u201310% of suspected side effects are reported. This means we may be missing vital signals that could protect others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MCAZ stressed that public participation in reporting adverse effects can help regulators take necessary action \u2014 including changing usage guidelines, issuing warnings, or withdrawing unsafe drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common reasons why side effects go unreported include lack of awareness, the assumption that reporting won\u2019t make a difference, or simply forgetting. The campaign, founded in 2016, seeks to change that by educating the public on how and where to report. This year\u2019s campaign will be the largest yet, with messages shared in over 60 languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis campaign is a call to action,\u201d added Mr. Rukwata. \u201cBy reporting side effects, you could help protect someone else. Medicine safety is not just the job of professionals \u2014 it starts with you and me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The public is encouraged to follow #MedSafetyWeek on social media and share MCAZ content to spread the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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