Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Department of Health Research, Organization of Better Access to Health Care, Yaounde, Cameroon

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• 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»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-6887.22.10.385

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