Students of Meenakshi College of Allied Health Sciences (MCAHS), MAHER, actively participated in the National Pharmacovigilance Week Celebration 2026, organised by the Department of Pharmacology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCH&RI), from 17 to 23 September 2026. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the detection, reporting and prevention of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and promote the safe use of medicines.
As part of the observance, second-year undergraduate students participated in a walkathon on 17 September, followed by an orientation programme on 18 September under the theme “Detect, Report and Prevent: Building a Culture of Drug Safety.” A poster competition on “Medicine Saves Life – Monitoring Makes Them Safer” was conducted on 21 September, and the celebration concluded with a valedictory ceremony on 23 September.
In the poster competition, Keerthika R and Deepika C of second-year Cardio-Pulmonary Technology (CPT) secured first prize, while Sri Varshini G and Bargavi V of the same year and programme won second prize.
The initiative strengthened students’ understanding of pharmacovigilance and highlighted the responsibility of healthcare professionals in monitoring adverse drug reactions and ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines.
