World Patient Safety Day 2023 will be observed on 17 September under the theme "Engaging patients for patient safety", in recognition of the crucial role patients, families and caregivers play in the safety of health care.
Evidence shows that when patients are treated as partners in their care, significant gains are made in safety, patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By becoming active members of the health care team, patients can contribute to the safety of their care and that of the health care system as a whole.
Through the slogan “Elevate the voice of patients!”, WHO calls on all stakeholders to take necessary action to ensure that patients are involved in policy formulation, are represented in governance structures, are engaged in co-designing safety strategies, and are active partners in their own care. This can only be achieved by providing platforms and opportunities for diverse patients, families, and communities to raise their voice, concerns, expectations and preferences to advance safety, patient centeredness, trustworthiness, and equity.
World Patient Safety Day is one of WHO’s global public health days. It was established in 2019 by the 72nd World Health Assembly through the adoption of resolution WHA72.6 – “Global action on patient safety”. Its objectives are to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and work towards global solidarity and action by Member States to enhance patient safety and reduce patient harm.
Objectives of World Patient Safety Day 2023
Raise global awareness of the need for active engagement of patients and their families and caregivers in all settings and at all levels of health care to improve patient safety.
Engagepolicy-makers, health care leaders, health and care workers, patients’ organizations, civil society and other stakeholders in efforts to engage patients and families in the policies and practices for safe health care.
Empower patients and families to be actively involved in their own health care and in the improvement of safety of health care.
Advocate urgent action on patient and family engagement, aligned with the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030, to be taken by all partners.
Working together to make health care safer
The global campaign for World Patient Safety Day 2023 will propose a wide range of activities for all stakeholders on and around 17 September, including national campaigns, policy forums, advocacy and technical events, capacity-building initiatives and, as in previous years, lighting up iconic monuments, landmarks and public places in the colour orange (the signature mark of the campaign).
United Nations Delegates Dining Room, 1 United Nations Plaza, 0017 NY
The event brings together Heads of States, Heads of Delegations from 10 countries together with heads of multilateral and UN organizations to ensure high-level leadership towards ending TB. The event is by invitation only but will be streamed live on the Stop TB Facebook page and Stop TB Partnership Youtube channels.
Date: 19 September
Time: 8:30 am-10:00 am
Event: Launch of Coalition of Leaders to End TB
Theme: Launching a High Level Advocacy Effort Towards Ending TB Under the Leadership of Heads of State and Governments
Lead: Stop TB Partnership
Venue: United Nations Delegates Dining Room, 1 United Nations Plaza, 0017 NY
Closed Event
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New TB Tools: Is ending TB (finally) within sight?
Jay Suites, Tokyo Room. 109 West 39th ST , New York.
About this event
Tuberculosis remains a global health crisis, with millions of people affected each year.The 2023 United Nations High-Level Meeting on TB provides a crucial platform to discuss and address the challenges faced in combatting this deadly disease, revisiting previous commitments and progress, and renewing our focus to achieve TB elimination.
Political commitment is essential to achieve the targets outlined by the UNHLM on TB due to its pivotal role in driving effective policies, strategies, and implementation.
Recent developments in TB diagnostics, treatment, and vaccines hold significant promise in improving early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective management of TB.
Breakfast will be served from 9:45 to 10:30, the session will take place from 10:30 to 12:40 and lunch will be served immediately after.
This event will be livestreamed. You can watch virtually through TB Alliance's YouTube channel, or find links posted to social media by FIND, IAVI, and TB Alliance.
Update: Tickets are running low for the event. We would appreciate that you register only if you intend to attend in-person in New York.
Inclusive Health Systems: Key to PPR, UHC and TB Response
4th West 43rd Street, New York, 10036 / Invite only. The event can be attended virtually via live streaming
Please join us for an event to be held on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s High-Level Meetings on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and Tuberculosis (TB). The high-level discussion will address the importance of people-centered and inclusive health systems, especially at the primary level, to accelerate progress in each of these three areas in moving towards SDG2030, including how the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria can contribute toward this goal.
In-person participation is by invitation-only and the invitation is not transferrable. Seating will be limited and are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All in-person attendees are also invited to join a light lunch reception to be held after the discussion.
Date: Tuesday, September 19 at 10 AM (EDT), 11 PM (JST), 4 PM (CAT/CEST) Location: 4W43 (4th West 43rd Street, New York, 10036)
*Simultaneous interpretation in English, Japanese, French, and German will be available for both in-person and online participation.
@Ease 605, 3rd Avenue 7th Floor, New York City New York 10158 In Person registration closed. The event will also be livestreamed
In advance of the 2nd United Nations High-level Meeting (UNHLM) on Tuberculosis (TB) in September 2023 in New York City, the Stop TB Partnership, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, Korea International Cooperation Agency’s Global Disease Eradication Fund, and the Stop TB Partnership’s Private Sector Constituency are pleased to invite you to TB Innovation Summit (TBIS) 3.0.
TBIS 3.0 will be a unique gathering as it will move beyond the traditional, one-dimensional global health event to take inspiration from the tech world (South by Southwest, TechCrunch Disrupt, etc.) and will feature a mixed-method approach to go beyond the usual talking points. The summit will include keynote addresses, fireside chats (tête-à-têtes), TED Talk-style sessions, experiential zones (discovery zones/innovation showcases, networking zones, etc.), director’s and start-up studios (pitch sessions), etc. across the afternoon.
TBIS 3.0 will bring together leaders in the TB and global health space, as well as energize current and new stakeholders and partners, including new champions, donors, funders, and innovators.
Additional information about the Summit can be found here. Please note TBIS 3.0 has reached maximum capacity but will be live streamed. Details to join virtually be posted on the TBIS 3.0 website in the coming days.
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Equitable access to healthcare innovations: the key to the future of global health
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response aims to further mobilize political momentum, including through the integration of a multisectoral approach towards pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, given the multifaceted consequences of pandemics.
The Meeting will be convened by the UNGA President in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) on 20 September 2023, on the second day of the general debate of the Assembly at its 78th session. It will consist of an opening segment, a plenary segment for general discussion, two multi-stakeholder panels, and a brief closing segment.
Battery Park (Picnic) - TB Alliance Office (CSO Pre-briefing)
Join us for a fun-filled community picnic at the Sea Glass Carousel in New York, NY, USA! It's time to gather, connect, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors together ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on TB. This in-person event promises laughter, games, and delicious food. We will also make some #YesWeCanEndTB noise and gather photos in preparation for taking to social media on the day of the HLM. Bring your family, friends, and a blanket to relax on the lush green lawn. Get ready for a memorable experience as we celebrate our vibrant community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make new friends and create lasting memories. See you there!
Join us for a Community Pre-Briefing and Panel Discussion on September 20th, 2023, as we gather together with a shared objective: to align as a strong and connected community ahead of the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis (HLM). This event serves as a pivotal moment to foster community coordination and support for ongoing initiatives that are intricately linked to the HLM's goals.
The day will commence with an hour dedicated to welcoming attendees and addressing logistical aspects pertinent to the UN HLM on TB agenda taking place on 22 September 2023. Following this, we'll hear directly from diverse voices within our community, showcasing and seeking support for their impactful work in alignment with the #2023TBHLM. Lastly we will close with an exciting and thought-provoking panel discussion (1Hr), featuring notable authors John Green, Maria Smilios, Vidya Krishnan, and Handaa Enkh-Amgalan, all of whom will be present in NYC for the HLM. This panel discussion will be moderated by TB survivors.
Mark your calendars for this exciting event, as we collectively embark on a journey of unity, amplifying our impact in preparation for the UN High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis. Your presence and participation will shape the future of TB advocacy.
United Nations Delegates Dining Room, 1 United Nations Plaza, 0017 NY / Invite Only
On the 20th of September, the Stop TB Partnership will present the Kochon award as well as the selected grantees for the Challenge Facility for Civil Society.
This year’s Kochon winners are representing the healthcare workers from Ukraine, selected by the independent panel for their efforts, resilience and bravery in providing TB services to people of Ukraine during the war. The event will also prominently feature the announcement of the Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS) Awards Round 12 Grantees. The registration for the event has reached maximum capacity, but please do not hesitate to join us online on the Stop TB Facebook page and Stop TB Partnership Youtube channels where the event will be streamed live.
Event: Stop TB Partnership Awards: Celebrating Work & Resilience in TB Response
Time: 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm
Theme: Celebrating Ukraine Healthcare Workers as Winners of Kochon Prize and announcing the Challenge Facility for Civil Society Awards Round 12 Grantees
Lead: Stop TB Partnership
Venue: United Nations Delegates Dining Room, 1 United Nations Plaza, 0017 NY
730 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Midtown, New York // Invite only
Event:Investing Right, Investing Now to End TB
Time: 13:30 pm - 15:00 pm
Lead: Government of Indonesia, Stop TB Partnership Indonesia, Stop TB
Venue: 730 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Midtown, New York
Invite only
On the 21st of September, the Government of Indonesia, Stop TB Partnership Indonesia and Stop TB Partnership are organizing a high-level event from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET entitled: “Investing Right, Investing Now to End TB.” This event is by invitation only. The live-streaming details will be shared soon.
The Lexington Hotel 511 Lexington Avenue at 48th Street New York,
Event:Asia-Pacific (AP) Rising: A Region Reaffirming and Standing Together for People-centeredd, Equitable, Gender-just and Rights-affirmative 2023 HLMs on Health
Time: 15:00 pm - 17:30 pm
Lead: APASCO, France, The Global Fund, L'Initiative, Stop TB Partnership, ACT AP
Hellen Mills Event Space, 137-139 W 26th St, NY // Invite only
In the evening, between 6:00 to 8:30 pm ET, the Stop TB Partnership, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the CDC Foundation are co-sponsoring the event: “Preventing TB to End TB” that aims to highlight the critical need for innovations and scaling-up of existing evidence-based prevention activities including TB preventive treatment (TPT), to achieve the goal of ending TB. Esteemed panelists and high-level speakers will be joining UN Member States from high and low-TB-incidence countries, the U.S. Government, Civil Society, and Multilateral Organizations. The event is by invitation only and already reached maximum capacity but can be followed online on Stop TB Partnership's Facebook and YouTube channels.
Event: Preventing TB to End TB
Time: 18:30 pm - 20:30 pm
Theme: Breaking the chains of TB transmission
Lead: Stop TB Partnership
Partners: CDC Foundation and the U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Venue: Hellen Mills Event Space, 137-139 W 26th St, NY
At the 2018 UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on TB, world leaders committed to hold a 'comprehensive review by Heads of State and Government at a high-level meeting in 2023' in the Political Declaration on TB agreed at the meeting. The 2023 UNHLM on TB will place during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week on Friday, 22nd September 2023.
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Get involved:
1. Sign up for Stop TB news alerts here to ensure you receive the latest updates on the HLM on TB.
2. If you are a member of TB civil society or TB affected communities, sign-up for the HLM Affected Communities and Civil Society Hub coordinated by GFAN. Learn more here.
March 2023: Registration for the Multi-stakeholder Hearing on TB taking place 8-9th May in New York is now live! CLICK HERE to register.
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February 2023 - Announcement of Passage of Modalities Resolution
Read our news alert here announcing the passage of the Modalities Resolution for the HLM on TB, which sets out the dates, agenda, logistics, and other critical details for the meeting. The Modalities resolution is available here.
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October 2022 - Announcement of co-facilitators
On 19th October, the President of the UN General Assembly announced the appointment of Poland and Uzbekistan as the co-facilitators of the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on TB, led by H.E. Krzysztof Szczerski, Permanent Representative of Poland to the United Nations, and H.E. Bakhtiyor Ibragimov, Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the United Nations. The appointment letter announcing the co-facilitators can be found here.
It is expected that the dates, format, and other details for the meeting will be finalized by February 2023 through a Modalities Resolution. The Resolution for the 2018 HLM on TB can be found here.
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September 2022
News Alert - Read our 27th September news alert with the latest updates on the 2023 HLM on TB here.
UN General Assembly Event - On 22nd September Stop TB Partnership and Devex organized the event 'Talking TB: The Road to 2023' during the 2022 UN General Assembly in New York, where the 2023 UNHLM on TB was a key topic. A replay of the event is available here.
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May 2022
The Stop TB Partnership Board discussed progress towards the 2023 HLM on TB during its May 2022 Board Meeting. More information can be found in the below documents:
Stop TB Partnership Presentation on the 2023 UNHLM on TB: Download
The Nippon Club (145 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019) Invite only
Join us for a lively discussion on how Japan can contribute to the fight against communicable diseases in the post-COVID world.
Bringing together representatives from international organizations, government officials, the private sector and civil society, this event will highlight how we can tackle future pandemic by looking into the synergies we can expect from the current pandemic (tuberculosis) response.
The discussion here will be taken back to the 10th Nikkei FT Communicable Diseases Conference, to be held in Tokyo on 16-18 October 2023, to develop and translate into concrete action plans.
Participation will be onsite in New York only. (No online sessions will be held.)