Developing an electronic mobile reporting modality for pharmacovigilance in Namibia

Authors

  • Babafunso A. Adenuga Department of Pharmacy Practice & Policy, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia and Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Windhoek, Namibia
  • Kayode DS Bamitale Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia
  • Dan Kibuule Department of Pharmacy Practice & Policy, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia

Keywords:

Pharmacovigilance, Adverse Drug Reactions, Electronic mobile application, Reporting system, Healthcare workers

Abstract

Introduction
The need for up-to-date technology in the delivery of quality healthcare services cuts across every facet of the healthcare delivery system. Paper-based reporting is increasingly being seen as outdated. Thus there is a need for more innovative means of reporting to be introduced. Mobile electronic reporting platforms can improve the number of reports received by pharmacovigilance centres. The aim of this study was to develop an electronic mobile platform for reporting pharmacovigilance (drug safety and ADR – adverse drug reactions) in Namibia, with the aim of improving monitoring of the reporting system used by healthcare workers in Namibia.

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Published

2024-02-23

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2021): Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health

Section

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