MHRA and WHO Launch #MedSafetyWeek 2026, Emphasizing Reporting of Suspected Side Effects

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK, alongside the WHO, has launched the eleventh annual #MedSafetyWeek (November 2-8, 2026) campaign. The initiative urges patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals globally to report all types of suspected side effects from medicines and healthcare products, including medical devices, through national reporting systems like the Yellow Card scheme. This year's campaign also includes a patient safety essay competition on AI-related adverse events.