World Patient Safety Day 2025 – Safe Care for Every Newborn and Every Child | Safetify Academy

  Introduction

Every year on 17th September, the world comes together to observe World Patient Safety Day (WPSD)—an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and drive global action for safer healthcare. In 2025, the theme is:

👉 “Safe care for every newborn and every child – Patient safety from the start!”

This year’s focus emphasizes that patient safety begins from the very first moments of life and must continue throughout childhood.

At Safetify Academy, we join the global community in championing this call to action, highlighting the importance of protecting our most vulnerable population—newborns and children.

Why Focus on Newborn and Child Safety?

Children represent the future, yet they remain among the most vulnerable groups in healthcare. Globally:

• 2.3 million children die every year due to preventable causes related to unsafe care.

• Many of these incidents involve avoidable infections, medication errors, misdiagnoses, and inadequate neonatal care.

• A safe start in healthcare ensures healthier childhoods and a stronger foundation for lifelong well-being.

By prioritizing child safety, healthcare systems can not only reduce harm but also build trust with families and communities.

Key Goals of World Patient Safety Day 2025

This year’s theme aligns with WHO’s mission to strengthen healthcare systems for safer outcomes. The key objectives include:

1. Raise global awareness on the importance of safe care for newborns and children.

2. Promote best practices in maternal, neonatal, and pediatric care.

3. Encourage governments and healthcare facilities to adopt safety-first policies.

4. Empower parents and caregivers with knowledge to advocate for safe care.

5. Invest in training healthcare workers to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes.

Safetify Academy’s Commitment

At Safetify Academy, we believe safety education and training are at the heart of reducing risks in healthcare. Through our Health & Safety programs, we are committed to:

• Providing specialized training on patient safety for healthcare professionals.

• Equipping workers with knowledge of international best practices such as WHO Patient Safety Standards.

• Promoting a culture of safety in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare training institutions.

• Supporting initiatives that ensure children in Ghana and beyond receive safe, reliable, and quality healthcare.

How You Can Get Involved

Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility. Here are a few ways you can contribute:

• Healthcare workers: Commit to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

• Parents & caregivers: Ask questions, stay informed, and advocate for safe care.

• Policy makers: Invest in child-focused healthcare safety initiatives.

• Communities: Spread awareness about the importance of patient safety.

Conclusion

World Patient Safety Day 2025 is a reminder that every child deserves a safe start in life. By ensuring safe care for every newborn and every child, we can prevent avoidable harm and protect the next generation.

At Safetify Academy, we stand with WHO and healthcare leaders worldwide to promote safer healthcare practices—from the very first breath, throughout every child’s journey.

✨ Together, let’s make patient safety from the start a reality.