Health Ministry urges Jamaicans to report suspected medicine side effects

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to report any unusual symptoms experienced after taking medication, as the country joins this year’s global #MedSafetyWeek campaign being observed from November 2–8.

The campaign – undertaken under the theme, ‘Don’t Ignore Suspected Side Effects, Report Them’ – highlights the important role that patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals play in improving medicine safety by recognising and reporting suspected adverse drug reactions.

While medicines are essential for treating illnesses, managing chronic conditions and improving quality of life, they can sometimes also cause unwanted or unexpected effects.