WHO Highlights "Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases" on World Patient Safety Day 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) is observing World Patient Safety Day on September 17, 2026, with the theme "Safe care for noncommunicable diseases" and the slogan "Safe care for life!". The campaign aims to raise global awareness of patient safety challenges associated with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 74% of deaths worldwide. It emphasizes the need for meaningful engagement of patients, strengthened primary healthcare, and addressing health system challenges to reduce harm for individuals living with NCDs.