"Patient Safety Bill of Rights" at the 6th World Health Organization (WHO) Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety

At the 6th Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety in Chile on April 18, 2024, the World Health Organization introduced the Patient Safety Bill of Rights. Launched on World Health Day 2024, it is a vital step towards universal health coverage.

The Charter outlines ten key patient safety rights, highlighting the global adoption of safer healthcare.

This essential document is a cornerstone of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030, developed under the theme "Engaging Patients for Patient Safety" and the slogan "Raise the Patients' Voice!" on the occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2023.

The Charter, the result of extensive collaboration with patient advocates, safety experts, and health leaders, outlines ten essential rights for patient safety.

The Charter provides countries with guidelines for improving healthcare practices and protecting patients' rights.