Integration of materiovigilance in Unani medicine: A step towards patient safety.

Abstract

Materiovigilance is the practice of monitoring and ensuring the safety of medical devices by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with their use. While this concept is well-established in modern medicine, its foundational principles can also be traced back to Unani literature, which emphasizes the safe and effective use of tools and instruments in traditional therapies. The integration of materiovigilance into the Unani system of medicine is a significant step towards enhancin