5th National Pharmacovigilance Week Inaugurated in India

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission inaugurated the 5th National Pharmacovigilance Week in New Delhi, focusing on patient safety and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting. The week-long campaign aims to encourage healthcare professionals and the public to report ADRs through digital platforms. Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, DCGI, emphasized the importance of patient participation in pharmacovigilance and announced new initiatives, including a short film and a comic to raise awareness. Awards were presented to recognize contributions in the field of pharmacovigilance.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link