Patient safety is not just about policies and checklists — it is about real people, real experiences, and real change. This space is dedicated to amplifying the voices of patients, caregivers, and advocates across the Asia-Pacific region who are driving safer healthcare for all.
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Stories can be personal (patient/caregiver experience) or advocacy-driven (campaigns, awareness efforts, policy wins).
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Feel free to share your story of up to 500 words. Photos or videos are also welcome.
Voices of advocacy
that Inspire Change
DR. PETER LACHMAN
Technical Advisor, Health Service Executive; Ireland
"Good and successful transition of care requires coproduction of health rather than management of disease".
DR. SUVIRAJ JOHN
Member, Expert Committee, NPSIF, MoHFW, Govt. of India
"Medical Safety is an essential component of total clinical safety. Hard work and leadership in promoting the 'No-Blame' Culture is the need of the hour".
DR. SOOJIN JUN
CoFounder, Patients for Patient Safety US
"Co-creation with patients at all levels, including system-level policies, is essential in tackling polypharmacy".
CLARINDA CEREJO
Patient Safety Advocate, India
"Patients with comorbidities need a multidisciplinary specialist team for decision-making. Teaching patients about accurate medication use and side effects is critical to patient safety".
LATE KAWALDIP SEHMI
Past CEO, International Alliance of Patient Organisations
"The higher the risk, the more cautious a person has to be. It's like sending a one-eyed worker into a high-risk environment without eye protection".
MR. AMRAHI BUANG
Malaysian Pharmacists' Society
"The roles of pharmacists as guardians of medicine in prescribing, preparing, and dispensing processes will enhance medication safety for the patients".