World Patient Safety Day

When 17 Sep 2022

BY World Health Organization

World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety. The Day brings together patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, health care leaders and policy-makers to show their commitment to patient safety. The resolution WHA 72.6 ‘Global action on patient safety’ recognizes patient safety as a global health priority and endorses the establishment of World Patient Safety Day to be observed annually on 17 September.

World Health Organization
WHO Director-General message on World Patient Safety Day 2021

2022’s theme has not been announced yet. More information on World Patient Safety Day here.