Reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to global efforts in enhancing patient safety, the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC) hosted a side event during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, focused on accelerating the implementation of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030.
Titled “From Plan to Impact: Accelerating the Global Patient Safety Action Plan in a Risk-Prone World,” the event was held at the Palais des Nations and welcomed over 200 health leaders, policymakers, and representatives from international organizations.
Moreover, the session emphasized strategies for advancing patient safety amid growing global health challenges, promoting international collaboration to build safer, more sustainable healthcare systems.
Co-sponsors included the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, the Philippines, the Maldives, the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Global Patient Safety Leadership Group (GPSLG).
Key discussions highlighted national success stories, effective policy implementation, and capacity-building approaches, with a shared goal of fostering a culture of safety and accelerating progress on the Global Patient Safety Action Plan.
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