# 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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- Published: 2026-10-06T08:59:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:53:34+03:00
- Source review period: 2026-09-17
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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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| 2026-09-17 | 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. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [WHO Regional Office for Africa](<https://www.afro.who.int/news/who-regional-survey-finds-uneven-progress-patient-safety>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-09-17)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:53:34+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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