The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invites healthcare professionals to attend a webinar on the practical reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) using the Med Safety App.

Building on the AEFI webinars conducted in April 2026, this interactive session is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge, confidence, and practical skills in reporting suspected ADRs and adverse events following immunisation (AEFIs). Through live demonstrations and case-based examples, participants will learn how to submit complete and meaningful reports using the Med Safety App and understand their important role in strengthening medicine safety surveillance.

What to Expect

• A brief refresher on ADRs and the importance of reporting.
• Guidance on what should be reported and who can report.
• Demonstration of how to access and navigate the Med Safety App.
• Step-by-step completion and submission of an ADR report.
• Practical medicine case examples.
• Common reporting mistakes and how to avoid them.
• An overview of what happens after a report is submitted to SAHPRA.
• Interactive questions and answers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

• Understand the importance of reporting suspected ADRs.
• Identify which reactions should be reported through the Med Safety App.
• Confidently navigate and use the App.
• Submit complete and useful ADR reports.
• Incorporate electronic ADR reporting into routine professional practice.

Participants are encouraged to download the Med Safety App before the webinar to follow the demonstration on their own devices.

Key Message

Recognise it. Record it. Report it.

Healthcare professionals do not need to establish causality before submitting a report. Suspected adverse reactions to medicines should be reported to support ongoing safety monitoring and protect public health.

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