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 organized 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 featured:
- Patient and health worker stories and testimonies
- Country stories and regional perspectives
- Panel discussions
- Expert dialogues
- Presentations
- Group work sessions
The consultation was completed. Please see the recordings below.
