World Patient Safety Day 2026, observed on September 17, focuses on the theme “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases” with the official slogan “Safe care for life!
Campaign Focus
- High Vulnerability: Highlights that patients with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions face higher cumulative risks due to long-term, repeated care interactions.
- Continuum of Care: Aims to minimize preventable harm across all stages—from early diagnosis and screening to long-term management, self-care, and palliative treatment
- System Coordination: Calls for integrated, patient-centered solutions to address fragmented care, diagnostic delays, and medication safety
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day/2026