Health Ministry officials along other partners, including WHO officials, celebrating World Patient Safety Day at the Ministry of HealthMonrovia – The Ministry of Health (MOH) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Liberia Office and other health partners last Thursday, September 17, launched the Liberia’s Patients’ Charter. Dr. Logan also stated that patients’ safety is tied to the safety of health care workers, as well. He indicated that the onus is now on the Health Ministry to distribute the document of the charter to every healthcare facility around the country. The launch was done on the day that the world celebrated World Patient Safety Day under the theme: Heath Workers Safety, A Priority for Patient Safety. “By pursuing patient-centered policies, redesigning processes, ramping-up hygiene practices and transforming organizational cultures, health care can be made safer,” she added.

Source: Front Page Africa September 20, 2020 23:03 UTC