17 September - World Patient Safety Day

Current Context: World Patient Safety Day is observed annually on 17 September. This day was established by the World Health Assembly in 2019 to raise global awareness about patient safety and encourage actions to improve it.

• Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) selects a specific theme to focus on. For 2024, the theme is “Improving diagnosis for patient safety”.
• The day brings together patients, families, caregivers, health workers, and policy-makers to show their commitment to patient safety and to promote practices that can prevent harm to patients.

Question:

1. Which organization established World Patient Safety Day?

• A) World Health Organization (WHO)
• B) United Nations
• C) International Red Cross
• D) UNICEF

Answer: A) World Patient Safety Day was established by the World Health Assembly, which is the decision-making body of the WHO, in 2019 to highlight the importance of patient safety worldwide.