Monitoring and management of adverse events during mass drug administration

Preventive Chemotherapy (PC) refers to the use of medications, either individually or in combination, as a key public health tool aimed at controlling and eliminating neglected infectious diseases (NIDs). These diseases disproportionately affect vulnerable populations in low-income areas. By administering medications regularly, PC helps reduce the occurrence, transmission, and severity of NIDs, as well as the long-term complications associated with them. Enuring the safety of medications used in PC is not only a crucial technical consideration but also an ethical responsibility. It ensures that while providing health benefits to eligible populations, no harm is caused to individuals. This aligns with the fundamental principle of "do no harm" in medical practice.