# European World Patient Safety Day initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-world-patient-safety-day-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-15T05:25:54.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. In observance of World Patient Safety Day, healthcare authorities and organizations across Europe have launched initiatives focused on the safety of patients with non-communicable chronic diseases. In Bergamo, Italy, authorities emphasized the management of conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and respiratory disorders, which account for approximately 75% of global deaths. Efforts in the region aim to reduce systemic risks like diagnostic delays and therapeutic errors through enhanced screening and pharmacovigilance. Broader initiatives across Italy, Slovenia, and Serbia have expanded this focus. In Italy, organizations in Monza and Liguria are working on medication management, error prevention, and healthy lifestyle promotion. Recent actions include the ASL CN1 offering free cardiological screenings and echocardiograms at Savigliano Hospital for individuals aged 18-65 with a family histories of cardiomyopathy. Additionally, the San Gerardo dei Tintori Foundation in Monza is hosting events regarding medication management and vaccination safety for oncology patients, while ATS Liguria is conducting community-based activities across five socio-sanitary areas. In Slovenia, the Association of Patient Organizations is organizing health walks and open house days at medical facilities to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and healthy lifestyles. In Serbia, medical conferences are highlighting the heightened risks faced by patients with chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, due to the complexities of long-term treatment and frequent healthcare interactions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Healthcare providers launch safety and prevention initiatives across Europe Healthcare providers in Italy, Slovenia, and Serbia are holding events for World Patient Safety Day, focusing on chronic disease management, preventative screenings, and medication safety. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-patient-safety-day-focuses-on-chronic-disease-management ### 2026-09-11: Bergamo healthcare focuses on chronic disease patient safety Healthcare initiatives in Bergamo are focusing on improving safety and care pathways for patients with chronic diseases to prevent diagnostic errors and systemic risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bergamo-healthcare-focuses-on-chronic-disease-patient-safety --- Cite as: European World Patient Safety Day initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-world-patient-safety-day-initiatives