As part of its ongoing commitment to improving healthcare quality and strengthening patient safety, Ain Shams University Hospitals will organize their annual celebration of World Patient Safety Day for the eighth consecutive year, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Egypt. The event will be held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Ali El-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals' Board of Directors; and Prof. Tarek Youssef, Executive Director of the University Hospitals. Organized by the Central Quality Management Department and supervised by the Healthcare Quality Department at the Faculty of Medicine, the event will bring together distinguished specialists and professionals in healthcare quality and patient safety.

The celebration will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., reaffirming the Faculty of Medicine's and university hospitals' continued commitment to advancing healthcare services, upholding quality and patient safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The event reflects Ain Shams University Hospitals' dedication to promoting a culture of patient safety, enhancing professional practices, and creating a safer healthcare environment, ultimately contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services in line with the highest standards.

The program will feature specialized scientific sessions addressing key issues related to patient safety, alongside an exhibition showcasing the university hospitals' activities, initiatives, innovations, and achievements during Patient Safety Week. It will also highlight inspiring experiences and success stories from accredited hospitals, providing opportunities to exchange expertise and explore best practices in healthcare quality.

The celebration will also serve as a platform for knowledge sharing among medical and quality teams, strengthening collaboration between healthcare institutions and supporting efforts to establish patient safety as a cornerstone of healthcare development and institutional excellence.

The event underscores the university's belief that patient safety goes beyond implementing standards and procedures. It is a deeply rooted institutional culture and a shared responsibility that requires coordinated efforts and sustained commitment from all healthcare professionals to deliver safer, higher-quality, and more sustainable healthcare.