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Saudi Patient Safety Center Holds Co-Design Workshop to Engage Patients and Families in Care Planning
The Saudi Patient Safety Center, in collaboration with the National eLearning Center, held a workshop titled “Co-design for Engaging Patients and Their Families in Care Planning” as part of the activities marking World Patient Safety Day 2026, which is observed this year under the theme “Safe Care for Non-communicable Diseases”
On the Occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2026, “A Safe Journey Throughout Life” Event Promotes Patient Safety Awareness and Quality of Life
The Saudi Patient Safety Center, in collaboration with Sports Boulevard, NUPCO, and Al Riyadh Club, is organising the “A Safe Journey Throughout Life” event in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day 2026, which is observed this year under the theme “Safe Care for Non-communicable Diseases.”
Saudi Arabia Advances Lifelong Patient Safety as Chronic Disease Mortality Falls by 40% and Life Expectancy Rises to 79.7 Years
Saudi Arabia commemorates World Patient Safety Day 2026, observed annually on September 17 under the theme “Safe Care for Life,” amid national health indicators reflecting significant progress in healthcare quality, prevention, and patient safety. Key achievements include a 40% reduction in chronic disease-related mortality, an increase in average life expectancy from 74 to 79.7 years, and an improvement in the Healthcare Services Quality Index to 70.4% in 2025, exceeding the annual target of 60
Saudi Patient Safety Center Organizes Comprehensive Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children and Women Conference
The Saudi Patient Safety Center, in collaboration with Saudi German Health – Jeddah Branch, organized the “Comprehensive Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children and Women” Conference on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in conjunction with World Sepsis Day.
Saudi Patient Safety Center Organizes Emotional Safety Workshop in Collaboration with Hayat Child Association
The Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC), in collaboration with Hayat Child Association, organized a workshop at the Center’s headquarters titled “Emotional Safety Is Part of Patient Safety”,” bringing together healthcare leaders, pediatric experts, patient safety specialists, and key stakeholders.
Saudi Patient Safety Center Honors Winners of the 8th Edition of the National Patient Safety Award
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Health, Mr. Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC) honored the winners of the 8th edition of the National Patient Safety Award during a forum organized by the Center to celebrate pioneering projects that have contributed to enhancing patient safety and advancing the quality of healthcare.