Department of Public Health, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Research Article
Drug Safety Monitoring in Health Programs of Cameroon
Author(s): Ketina Hirma Tchio Nighie*, Maurice Mbwe Mpoh, Herve Tchokomeni, Ingrid Marcelle Koutio Douanla, Paul Nyibio Ntsekendio, Frank Forex Kiadjieu Dieumo and Jerome Ateudjieu
Background: Data are needed to serve as evidence in planning the strengthening of pharmacovigilance in
health programs administering drugs to populations. The present study was proposed to map the distribution of
pharmacovigilance units in health programs, assess the availability of key resources, the implementation of key
pharmacovigilance activities and identify needs of involved actors.
Methods: It was a cross sectional descriptive study targeting all health programs of the Cameroon Ministry of Public
Health administering drugs/vaccines to the population. Data were collected using semi structured questionnaire
administered face to face to key persons in charge of drug safety monitoring or drug management in health programs.
Results: Out of the 09 health programs involved in drug distribution, 07 conse.. View more»