• The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Patient Safety Rights Charter at the Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety, emphasizing the significance of patient safety within healthcare systems worldwide.

• This Charter, the first of its kind, outlines patients' rights in the context of safety and aims to guide stakeholders in shaping legislation, policies, and guidelines.

• Patient safety encompasses processes, procedures, and cultures that minimize risks of harm to patients, regardless of their demographics or status.

• The Charter delineates 10 crucial patient safety rights, including timely and appropriate care, safe healthcare practices, qualified staff, and patient and family engagement.

• The Charter aligns with global priorities identified in the Global Patient Safety Action Plan and the World Health Assembly resolution on patient safety.

• It aims to empower healthcare workers, leaders, governments, and patients alike to foster patient-centered healthcare systems and advocate for high-quality, safe healthcare.

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