As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Faculty of Medicine – University of Gharyan and healthcare institutions, the Faculty hosted the Pharmacovigilance Department at Gharyan Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, to hold an awareness lecture to mark World Medicines Safety Awareness Week (Med Safety Week).

The lecture was aimed at doctors, pharmacists and nursing staff, with the participation of healthcare professionals from the Gharyan Teaching Hospital, Al-Asaba General Hospital, Yafran General Hospital and Jandouba Central Hospital.

The lecture addressed the importance of pharmacovigilance in promoting the safe and rational use of medicines, highlighted the importance of reporting suspected adverse drug reactions, and discussed the role of healthcare practitioners in reducing medication risks, protecting patients and improving the quality of healthcare services.

This event underscores the importance of partnership and collaboration between academic and healthcare institutions, as well as support for awareness and training programmes that contribute to developing the competence of medical staff and fostering a culture of patient safety.

The event was held under the patronage of Al-Afia Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment and Alfa Medical.

The Faculty of Medicine extends its thanks and appreciation to the Pharmacovigilance Department at Gharyan Teaching Hospital, to all participating and sponsoring organisations, and to all attendees, for their efforts and active contribution to the success of this scientific and awareness-raising event.

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