The Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution (IESSI) hosted an event to mark World Patient Safety Day, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Health Services Academy (HSA). The event highlighted the critical issue of patient safety, aligning with this year’s theme: “Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety”. The Commissioner, IESSI, reiterated the importance of World Patient Safety Day and emphasized that patient safety must be recognized as a priority in all healthcare settings, stating, “Improving patient safety can prevent half of the harm in healthcare settings, potentially saving over 3 million lives annually.” She highlighted the pressing need for stronger health care safety measures.
Special thanks were extended to Dr. Shehzad, Vice Chancellor of HSA, for his collaboration in organizing the event, and Mr. Gier Tonstol, Country Director of ILO, for supporting IESSI in this important initiative. The Commissioner, IESSI, also expressed her gratitude to Mr. Muhammad Ali, Commissioner, PESSI and Dr. Matiur Rehman, a leading expert in the field of patient safety.