Pharmacovigilance
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My Journey in Clinical Trial Safety Monitoring
In August, I completed a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) training course facilitated by Africa CDC, SPEAC, and CEPI. The training aimed to expand the pool of qualified DSMB members […] More
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Pharmacovigilance Compliance Among Local Manufacturers in Africa: Are We Overlooking a Critical Gap?
A question I am often asked during conversations with pharmacovigilance (PV) colleagues in Africa is: How compliant are local African pharmaceutical manufacturers and marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) with PV regulations […] More
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Analysis of the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025: A Pharmacovigilance Perspective
On 4 September 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health introduced in Parliament the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, for its first reading. The bill seeks to repeal the […] More
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There’s a flurry in requests for proposals for pharmacovigilance services across Africa right now.
The demand is coming from both multinational and local MAHs, and PV vendors seeking partnerships with local experts. Why now? Health Authorities are increasingly threatening to suspend products from MAHs […] More
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Returning Home to IPSF: A Journey of Growth, Impact, and Gratitude
Last month, I participated in the 70th IPSF World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the global advocacy group for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students, […] More
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Lenacapavir is Here. But Who is Watching its Safety?
About a fortnight ago, the Ministry of Health in Uganda launched the use of Lenacapavir, which has been described as a revolutionary drug for HIV prevention. Other African countries like […] More
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Business Continuity Planning in Pharmacovigilance: A Real-World Case from an Internet Shutdown in Uganda
This month brought an unprecedented challenge in my provision of pharmacovigilance services to clients, due to a complete internet shutdown in Uganda, where I am based. The shutdown began on […] More
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The Value of ISoP: Opportunities, Networking, and Growth in Pharmacovigilance
At last year’s ISoP Annual Meeting in Cairo, Faith Muhiire asked me why I was so involved with ISoP. My answer was simple: I have received real benefits from giving […] More
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Windhoek: Fruitful Conversations and the Future of Pharmacovigilance in Africa
The ISoP Africa Chapter Annual Meeting 2026 concluded in Windhoek, Namibia, last week. On my way back home, my mind kept returning to what stood out the most from the […] More
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Selling Safety: How I Pitched Pharmacovigilance to Business Leaders in Uganda
Last month, I had the privilege of speaking at the inaugural Pharmaceutical Importation for Profit Symposium 2026 in Uganda. The symposium was convened by RentMyMBA, a consulting firm for pharmaceutical […] More
