WHO Africa survey finds uneven progress on patient safety
WHO’s 2025/26 regional survey found varying implementation of the patient-safety action plan across African countries. It covered 44 of the region’s 47 countries.
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WHO’s 2025/26 regional survey found varying implementation of the patient-safety action plan across African countries. It covered 44 of the region’s 47 countries.
Clinical processes were the strongest area assessed, while information and learning systems showed the largest gap.
The agency said workforce capacity, patient and family engagement, and partnerships also require strengthening as countries provide continuous care for people with noncommunicable diseases.
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WHO Africa survey finds uneven progress on patient safety
WHO’s 2025/26 regional survey found varying implementation of the patient-safety action plan across African countries. It covered 44 of the region’s 47 countries.
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