WHO: Patient safety from the start! Protecting every child’s health journey

Summary

Every child deserves safe, quality health care — right from the very start. But for many newborns and young children, a hospital visit can carry risks that no child should face. This video, produced by the World Health Organization for World Patient Safety Day 2025, looks at the unique challenges children face in health care through the story of six-year old Amiya. From subtle symptoms to the impact of living conditions, discover why children aren’t just small adults — and why their care must be tailored, thoughtful, and collaborative.

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Further reading on the hub:

• Patient Safety Learning: World Patient Safety Day 2025
• Patient safety for babies and children: key resources
• World Patient Safety Day 2025 at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh