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World Patient Safety Day 2024 Global Consultation: Improving diagnostic safety and implementing the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030 [1]

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Date: 2024-09-10

World Patient Safety Day 2024 has been dedicated to “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” with the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”. This year’s campaign highlights the critical importance of correct and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety.

In commemoration of the day, WHO is organizing a global consultation titled “Improving diagnostic safety and implementing the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030” in Geneva, Switzerland. The objective of the consultation is two-fold:

Discuss the strategies for enhancing diagnostic processes and reducing diagnostic errors

Reflect on the progress and challenges in implementing the Global Patient Safety Action Plan (GPSAP) 2021-2030 based on the findings from the Global Patient Safety Report (GPSR) 2024, and agree on the approaches to effectively integrate patient safety interventions into health systems.

The consultation will feature:

Patient and health worker stories and testimonies

Country stories and regional perspectives

Panel discussions

Expert dialogues

Presentations

Group work sessions (Note: Group work will not be available for virtual participants)

Join us from 10 to 12 September to observe this momentous occasion!

Virtual participation is available. If you would like to join the event online, please register here.

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