World Patient Safety Day
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World Patient Safety Day

Speak up for patient safety!

Today

When is World Patient Safety Day?

Every year on September 17.

Worldwide

What is World Patient Safety Day?

World Patient Safety Day was established by the WHO to increase global understanding of patient safety and reduce patient harm. It calls for solidarity and collective action to improve safety in healthcare settings worldwide.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

Hashtags

  • #WorldPatientSafetyDay
  • #PatientSafety
  • #SafeHealthcare

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