DODOMA, Sept. 17 -- THE Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) today September 17, 2025, joined medical institutions across the globe to commemorate World Patient Safety Day (WPSD), with a strong emphasis on the safety of newborns and children.

World Patient Safety Day is observed annually to raise public awareness, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and mobilise global action to improve patient safety.

This years theme, “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, carried the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”, reflecting the vulnerability of children to risks and harm arising from unsafe care.

Speaking on behalf of the Hospitals Chief Executive Director during the commemoration, Acting Executive Director, ...