A single safety incident can have lifelong consequences for a child\u2019s health and development. That\u2019s why\u00a0World Patient Safety Day 2025\u00a0is dedicated to ensuring safe care for every newborn and child, with a special focus on those from birth to nine years old.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s slogan, \u201cPatient safety from the start!\u201d, underscores the urgent need to act early and consistently to prevent harm throughout childhood and deliver lasting benefits across the life course.<\/p>\n
Explore free WHO Academy courses on newborn and child health. Click the links below to register and start learning today.<\/p>\n
Newborn and child health courses\u00a0<\/p>\n
Infection Prevention and Control in Maternal and Neonatal Care<\/a>\u00a0 Respectful maternity and newborn care<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Oral Health Care of Pregnant Women and Newborns<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Accelerating elimination of congenital syphilis: ensuring adequate diagnosis and treatment<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Related courses\u00a0<\/p>\n Counseling and prescribing of contraception in pharmacies<\/a>\u00a0(AR<\/a>,\u00a0ES<\/a>,\u00a0FR<\/a>,\u00a0RU<\/a>,\u00a0ZH<\/a>)<\/p>\n eLearning Caregiver Skills Training for Families of Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Mainstreaming of gender equality, disability and social inclusion in WASH in healthcare facilities<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Gender and health: awareness, analysis, and action<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Social participation for universal health coverage<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Medical Abortion<\/a>\u00a0(AR<\/a>,\u00a0ES<\/a>,\u00a0FR<\/a>,\u00a0RU<\/a>,\u00a0ZH<\/a>)<\/p>\n
Essential postpartum family planning counselling<\/a><\/p>\n
Integrated management of childhood illness<\/a><\/p>\n