Summary
They want to make sure medicines and check‑ups are safe for people with long‑lasting illnesses.
India wants all health centres to follow special safety rules by next year.
Everyone promised to work together for safer care.
Key Points
5 points1
India’s Health Ministry marked World Patient Safety Day.
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The focus is on safe care for illnesses that do not spread.
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About 63% of deaths in India come from these illnesses.
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Goal: All health centres meet safety standards by March 2027.
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States shared ideas like special diabetes checks for older people.
New Words to Learn
10 wordsnon‑communicable diseases
illnesses that stay with a person and do not spread to others
immunisations
shots that help the body fight germs
institutional deliveries
babies being born in hospitals or clinics
quality assurance
making sure something is done well
certification
official approval that something meets standards
geriatric
relating to older people
hypertension
high blood pressure
co‑morbidities
having more than one illness at the same time
clinical pathways
step‑by‑step plans doctors follow for treatment
framework
a big plan that guides how things are done
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