World Patient Safety Day 2026: Promoting Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases
On September 9, 2026, the WHO held a global webinar focused on safe care for noncommunicable diseases in alignment with World Patient Safety Day. This event gathered healthcare professionals and stakeholders dedicated to patient safety to share technical guidance relevant to clinical practice and health systems, aiming to foster safer care environm...
- Published date: 08-10-2026 10:03 AM
On September 9, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a global webinar in observance of World Patient Safety Day. The focus of this year"s event was ensuring safe care for patients with noncommunicable diseases.
The webinar brought together healthcare workers and patient safety stakeholders worldwide to discuss key technical content and share guidance designed to enhance clinical practice and strengthen health systems. Emphasis was placed on approaches that minimize risks and improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.
This global initiative highlights the critical importance of patient safety in managing noncommunicable diseases and supports ongoing efforts to build safer health care environments globally. World Patient Safety Day serves as a platform to raise awareness and foster collaborations to improve safety standards in health care delivery.