Manila, Oct. 30 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said the country is joining over 130 partner organizations worldwide in the 10th anniversary of #MedSafetyWeek, an international campaign promoting the safe use of medicines through vigilant reporting of side effects.

Running from Nov. 3 to 9, this year's campaign carries the theme "We Can All Help Make Medicines Safer," highlighting the shared responsibility of patients, families, healthcare professionals and regulators in ensuring medicine safety.

"Every report counts. When you report suspected side effects, you are not just protecting yourself; you are helping protect others," FDA spokesperson Khay Ann Magundayao-Borlado said in a statement.

"Through #MedSafetyWee...