Department of Pharmacology

Pharmacovigilance Week 2025- Government Medical College-Khammam

Government Medical College, Khammam, successfully hosted Pharmacovigilance Week 2025 from September 17 to 23, highlighting the critical importance of drug safety. The week-long initiative, themed “Your Safety, Just a Click Away: Report to PvPI”, aimed to empower students, healthcare professionals, and the community to actively participate in reporting Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and ensuring safe medication practices.

Distinguished Participants

Dr. T. Shankar, Principal, Government Medical College, Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, Dr. M. Narendar, Superintendent GGH Khammam, Dr B. Kiran Kumar, Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Saritha, Dr. Sujana, Vice Principals

Dr. Sajja Suguna, HOD Pharmacology, Dr. L. Radhakrishna, Dr. Asma Fathima.

Dr. Babu Rathnakar, Dr. L. Kiran Kumar, Dr. Rambabu

Student-Centric Initiatives

Awareness Walk: Spreading the message of drug safety across the campus.

Med-Slam: Students emphasized the significance of timely ADR reporting.

Poster and Rangoli Competitions: Promoted creative expression while reinforcing drug safety awareness.

Quiz & Interactive Sessions: Engaged students, tested their knowledge, and stimulated meaningful discussions.

Sensitization programme was conducted for Faculty and students (MBBS, Pharmacy and Nursing) focusing on ADR identification and reporting. Faculty members benefited from specialized guest lecture by Dr. A. Pramod Kumar further strengthening the culture of accountability in health care.
Pharmacovigilance Week 2025 in Khammam underscores a vital message:
“Safe Medication Use is Everyone’s Responsibility.”