Begin your pharmacovigilance journey with this foundational lecture exploring the critical importance of drug safety in healthcare. Understand what pharmacovigilance means, why monitoring adverse drug reactions is essential for public health, and how drug safety has evolved from historical medical disasters to today’s sophisticated surveillance systems. Learn about the scope of pharmacovigilance, its role throughout the drug lifecycle, and why drug safety professionals are in high demand globally. Perfect starting point for aspiring safety scientists and clinical research professionals.