Ms. Frieda Shigwedha

Position: Medicines Information and Safety Pharmacist – The Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Center (TIPC) of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)
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Ms. Frieda Shigwedha is a Medicines Information and Safety Pharmacist at the Therapeutics Information and Pharmacovigilance Center of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council under the Ministry of Health and Social Services. With extensive experience in regulatory affairs, clinical assessment, and pharmacovigilance, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the pharmacy landscape in Namibia. Frieda has been actively involved with the Pharmaceutical Society of Namibia (PSN) since 2018, serving as its President and previously as Vice-President. She is also a member of the Pharmacy Council of Namibia, contributing to the Education Committee. Additionally, she has held roles as a Consultant and Assistant Lecturer. Frieda holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) from the University of Namibia, a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Information Systems Management from NUST, and a Certificate in Dossier Assessment from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is currently enrolled in a Rational Medicine Use Course through the University of the Western Cape and plans to pursue a Master’s in Pharmacy Administration and Regulatory Affairs. Driven by a commitment to enhancing healthcare provision in Namibia, she aims to bring valuable knowledge and skills to her current and future roles while ensuring compliance with regulations.