World Patient Safety Day was celebrated on September 17.
Focus was on safe treatment for non‑communicable diseases.
63% of deaths in India are linked to these diseases.
Target: 100% of health centres certified with safety standards by March 2027.
Examples of state projects: senior diabetes screening, heart‑health program, online referral app.
They explained that most deaths in the country come from these illnesses, so safety matters.
The goal is for every local health centre to meet national safety rules by early 2027.
Different states showed helpful projects, like diabetes checks for seniors and online doctor referrals.
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