Dr. Rudi Eggers is Director, Integrated Health Services, World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters; Dr. Irina Papieva is Technical Officer, Patient Safety Flagship, Integrated Health Services, WHO HQ.

Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety: A Global Imperative for Health Systems

A primary care centre in Toledo, Spain. WHO / Andreas Beck
Provision of maternal and child health services in a clinic in Khujand, Tajikistan. WHO photo

States are increasingly recognizing the importance of ensuring access to safe diagnostic tools and services, towards avoiding preventable harm and achieving positive patient outcomes.