CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The resolution WHA 72.6 ‘Global action on patient safety ’ recognizes patient safety as a global health priority and endorses the establishment of World Patient Safety Day to be observed annually on 17 September.

Detailed explanation-2: -The resolution WHA 72.6 ‘Global action on patient safety’ recognizes patient safety as a global health priority and endorses the establishment of World Patient Safety Day to be observed annually on 17 September.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme for World Patient Safety Day 2022 is the ongoing campaign of the WHO on Medication Without Harm, which is focused on reducing avoidable medication-related harm across the globe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every year, World Patient Safety Day is observed under a specific theme. This year, the theme of World Patient Safety Day 2022 is ‘Medication Safety’ along with the slogan ‘Medication Without Harm’ with a call to action to ‘Know, Check & Ask’.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is in this context that ‘Medication safety’ has been selected as the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2022, with the slogan ‘Medication without harm’.