The first-ever national training on Strengthening Pharmacovigilance for TB, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria was successfully hosted by the Common Management Unit (CMU) on 29 September 2025 at Best Western Premier Hotel Islamabad.
This landmark event brought together key stakeholders from DRAP, WHO, UNDP, ACD, Mercy Corps, and Indus Health Network to build capacity in ADR reporting, VigiFlow utilization, and active drug safety monitoring.
Led by Dr. Seema Saifuddin, Ms. Sania Nawaz Khan, and Ms. Hafiza Ayesha Hameed, the training featured expert sessions, live demonstrations, and collaborative dialogue. Special thanks were extended to the DRAP team, including Dr. Akhtar Abbas Khan, Mr. Abdul Mateen, and Ms. Aqsa Hashmi, with shields presented in recognition of their contributions.
This milestone was made possible through the support of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, especially Dr. Ayaz Mustafa, Deputy National Coordinator CMU. Participants expressed high satisfaction, marking a major step forward in integrating pharmacovigilance across TB, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria programs.
