The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has lit up several tourist attractions across the UAE in orange in celebration of World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) on September 17. The annual event focusses this year on the theme "Improving diagnosis for patient safety," recognizing the essential role of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety.
Correct Diagnosis
The annual occasion aims to highlight the vital role that accurate and safe diagnoses play in ensuring patient safety. It seeks to foster better collaboration among health authorities to ensure the highest standards of health care, in addition to enhancing the skills of health workers.
The initiative is part of the Ministry’s effort to develop an advanced, integrated health system dedicated to improving the health of community members and securing sustainable leadership in health care.
Awareness messages
Landmarks lit up by MoHAP include the Dubai Frame, Sharjah Monument, Fujairah Fort, the Clock Roundabout in Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In addition to the visual tributes, the Ministry disseminated awareness and educational messages via its digital platforms to emphasize the importance of patient safety through accurate and early diagnosis.
These initiatives are designed to boost effective healthcare efforts and enhance public understanding of patients' rights and responsibilities, as well as to support the ongoing improvement and sustained excellence of the health system at both regional and international levels.
Safety according to international standards
HE Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, stressed that the Ministry is committed to maintaining patient safety in line with the finest international standards and enhancing the culture and practices of precise and advanced healthcare.
Developing health policies
His Excellency further stated that the Ministry is constantly developing health policies and implementing programs focused on ensuring patient safety in both diagnosis and treatment. This includes training health professionals and establishing standards for medical practices in health facilities, aiming to align with the highest international benchmarks.
