Patients for Patient Safety Network – Asia Pacific (PFPSN–AP) is a regional platform of patient advocates, healthcare professionals, and civil society organizations working together to make healthcare safer for everyone.
We were born out of a shared conviction: that patients and families must be active partners in shaping healthcare. Since our inception in November 2021, we have been aligning our work with the WHO Global Patient Safety Action Plan (GPSAP) 2021–2030, especially Objective 4: Engage and empower patients and families in safety.
We believe that:
- Patients are partners, not passive recipients.
- Every voice counts — from rural communities to global platforms.
- Change is possible when patients, families, healthcare providers, policymakers, and civil society work hand-in-hand.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every patient in the Asia-Pacific region receives safe, dignified, and respectful care.
Secretariat
The team coordinating our regional work day to day.
Dr. Ratna Devi
Patient Academy for Innovation and Research, India
Bikash Prasad
DakshamA Health
Mugdha Barik
DakshamA Health
Advisory Board Members
Regional experts and advocates who guide our strategy and impact.
Ms. Karen Alparce-Villanueva
Mr. Manvir Victor
Ms. Dhanya Wijesuriya
Dr Abhinav Vaidya, MD PhD
Professor of Community Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal
Ms. Ranjit Kaur Pritam Singh
Ms. Arshia Bhandari
Ms. Orajitt Bumrungskulswat
Ms. Angie Middlehurst RSCN (UK)
Our Collaborators
Organizations across the region partnering with us to advance patient safety.