KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 25^th of May 2019 was a historical moment for Patient Safety as the resolution on “Global Action on Patient Safety” was adopted during the World Health Organization’s 72^nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The resolution urged member countries to recognise patient safety as a key health priority and take concerted efforts to reduce patient harm in the healthcare setting. It also recognises that patient safety is a critical element of Universal Health Coverage so that the public can be assured that healthcare systems are safe.
 
Member countries must also strengthen the safety aspect of their healthcare systems using science where evidence and knowledge generated from research need to be incorporated into plans, policies and practices. The Ministry of Health Malaysia has consistently worked hand in hand with other public organisations, the private sector and NGOs to improve Patient Safety in this country through various strategies such as promotion and education, establishing patient safety policies, developing safe design/environment, use of safe treatment, setting safety standards, monitoring and research.  The ministry will continue to foster collaborative action nationally and globally to further strengthen patient safety.

The 72^nd World Health Assembly also declared “Global Patient Safety Day” to be celebrated on the 17^th of September of every year. Malaysia will continue our commitment and effort to improve Patient Safety. Let us all “Work Together for Patient Safety”.
 
Thank you
 
Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah
Director General of Health Malaysia
28 May 2019
 
 
SOURCE : Ministry of Health Malaysia 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Dr. Nor’Aishah Abu Bakar
Senior Public Health Physician
Head of Patient Safety Unit 
Medical Care Quality Section 
Medical Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Email : drnoraishah@moh.gov.my
Tel : 03-8883 1180 / 019-3370927 

--BERNAMA