WHO Launches Global #MedSafetyWeek to Encourage Reporting of Medicine Side Effects

The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated its annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign from November 2 to 8, 2026, urging patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to recognize and report medicine side effects. The campaign emphasizes that continuous monitoring throughout a medicine's life cycle is crucial for identifying safety concerns and improving patient protection, as not all potential side effects are identified during clinical trials.