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Unpacking the who global smart pharmacovigilance strategy – new podcast episode

Safety systems do not need to be complex to be effective. Shanthi Pal explains the thinking behind the Global Smart Pharmacovigilance Strategy, and how it can be implemented.

17 December 2025

Improving medicine safety through a One Health approach

Despite focusing on different species, human and veterinary pharmacovigilance share many goals and approaches, offering opportunities for mutual enhancement of the two disciplines.

06 November 2025

Strengthening healthcare systems against substandard medicines

Counterfeit drugs threaten millions worldwide, yet healthcare workers often lack training to spot fakes or report them, leaving this problem largely invisible.

01 October 2025

Rethinking Medical Device Safety in a Drug-Centric World

From software updates to complex human-machine interactions, medical devices pose safety challenges that require dedicated frameworks beyond drug vigilance.

28 August 2025