#25 A week in the name of medicines safety – part 2

Send us a voicemail!To mark #MedSafetyWeek, which took place from 6–12 November, we’re releasing a special two-part episode on pharmacovigilance communication campaigns. In this second part, we hear from three #MedSafetyWeek veterans – Anne-Cécile Vuillemin from the Ministry of Health in Luxembourg, Ban Al-Shimran from the Iraqi Ministry of Health, and Frieda Shigwedha from the Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre in Namibia – about what makes a successful campaign.Tune in to find out:Why you should always tailor your communication strategy to your settingHow to deal with the financial, cultural, and logistical challenges of campaign planningWhat to keep in mind if you are new to #MedSafetyWeekWant to know more?You can read a summary of this episode on the Uppsala Reports news site.To learn more about #MedSafetyWeek, check out the hashtag online and visit the campaign website, where you will also find free social media materials in several languages.This is the second of a two-part episode on pharmacovigilance communication campaigns. Listen to the first part here.Got a story to share?We’re always looking for new topics and interesting voices. If you have an idea or any other feedback for the show, get in touch!About UMCUppsala Monitoring Centre promotes safer use of medicines and vaccines for everyone everywhere. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky.