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European World Patient Safety Day initiatives

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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, patient organizations are using community engagement activities like the Association of Patient Organizations is organizing health walks, while in Serbia, advocacy groups are calling for improved communication walks and integrated care open house days at medical facilities to mitigate emphasize the higher importance of early diagnosis and healthy lifestyles. In Serbia, medical conferences are highlighting the heightened risks faced by those requiring patients with chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, due to the complexities of long-term treatment. treatment and frequent healthcare interactions.

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