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World Patient Safety Day

September 17, 2026

Doctor pointing to a board of medical symbols for World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day takes place on 17th September and is dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety and promoting actions to reduce harm in healthcare settings. This global initiative, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlights the importance of healthcare safety practices and encourages collaboration among healthcare providers, patients, and policymakers to create safer healthcare environments.

The focus of World Patient Safety Day is on ensuring that healthcare systems are safe, effective, and accessible to all. Each year, the campaign adopts a specific theme to address key areas of patient safety. For instance, past themes have included medication safety, maternal and newborn safety, and the importance of building resilient healthcare systems. These themes aim to address critical issues that can impact patient safety and to promote best practices and policies that prevent avoidable harm.

To bring attention to World Patient Safety Day on your social media platforms, here are some content ideas:

  • Share statistics on the importance of patient safety.
  • Highlight key safety practices in healthcare settings.
  • Post stories from healthcare professionals on how they ensure patient safety.
  • Share videos of patients discussing their experiences with safe healthcare.
  • Create a poll on public awareness of patient safety issues.
  • Post infographics explaining how patients can advocate for their safety.
  • Highlight global initiatives that focus on improving patient safety.
  • Share educational resources on medication safety.
  • Encourage followers to participate in virtual events or webinars on patient safety.
  • Post tips for patients to protect themselves during medical care.

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Date:
September 17, 2026
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Website:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day

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