Answer: September 17
Notes: World Patient Safety Day is observed on 17 September to raise awareness and promote global action for patient safety. The 2025 theme is “Safe care for every newborn and every child” with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!” The day highlights the vulnerability of newborns and children to risks from unsafe care. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for urgent action to eliminate avoidable harm in paediatric and newborn care. The campaign builds on previous efforts on safe childbirth, prioritizing patient safety, health worker safety, medication safety, patient and family engagement, and diagnostic safety. World Patient Safety Day 2025 aims to ensure every child’s right to safe and quality care.
