The World Patient Safety Day 2025 Webinar Series on Goal 4: Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) is gearing up for a critical webinar series focused on a crucial aspect of global health: preventing healthcare-associated infections in newborns and children. This initiative, part of the World Patient Safety Day 2025 campaign, highlights the urgent need to ensure safe care for the most vulnerable among us.
A Global Health Priority
Children are uniquely susceptible to preventable harm due to various factors. Developmental stages, dependency on caregivers, complex medication dosing needs, diagnostic challenges, and heightened susceptibility to healthcare-associated infections all contribute to this vulnerability. This webinar series aims to address these concerns head-on.
The Campaign's Focus
The campaign's theme, "Safe care for every newborn and every child: Patient safety from the start!," emphasizes the importance of integrating patient safety principles into the very foundation of maternal, newborn, and child health services. By doing so, we can significantly improve health outcomes and elevate the quality of care across healthcare systems.
Five Priority Goals
The campaign identifies five key goals, calling for a united effort from governments, healthcare professionals, associations, civil society, and families worldwide. These goals are designed to be actionable and impactful, focusing on:
- Infection prevention and control
- Practical implementation of Goal 4 at the point of care
- Empowering healthcare workers, leaders, managers, and policymakers to take proactive measures to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Webinar Details
The webinar series, co-hosted by the WHO, the International Pediatric Association, and the Child Health Task Force, will commence in February 2026, with one session held each month. Each webinar will delve into one of the five World Patient Safety Day goals, providing valuable insights and practical strategies.
A Global Call to Action
The webinar series is a testament to the WHO's commitment to global health. By bringing together experts and practitioners, it aims to foster collaboration and innovation in preventing healthcare-associated infections. This initiative is a crucial step towards ensuring that every newborn and child receives the safe care they deserve.
Join the Movement
The webinar series is scheduled for May 7, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST. This is a unique opportunity to engage with global leaders and learn about real-world solutions to reduce avoidable harm. Don't miss out on this chance to contribute to a safer future for our most precious resource: our children.
