GENEVA, Feb. 5 -- TANZANIA has submitted a proposed resolution on “Smart Pharmacovigilance,” which aims to strengthen drug safety monitoring, recognizing that a large proportion of deaths resulting from adverse drug reactions occur in developing countries.

Tanzania made the statement in Geneva during the 158th Executive Board Meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), taking place in Switzerland, from February 2 to 7, 2026.

 The meeting serves as part of the preparations for the 79th World Health Assembly scheduled for May 2026.

During the meeting, Tanzania has presented and discussed various strategies aimed at strengthening health systems, including preparedness and response to health emergencies, non-communicab...