WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2026

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, Excel College of Pharmacy, Komarapalayam, organized a special programme to commemorate World Patient Safety Day 2026 on 17 September 2026 under the theme “Safe Care for Non-Communicable Disease.” The programme focused on promoting safe, rational and patient-centred care in the long-term management of non-communicable diseases. The webinar featured expert sessions addressing medication safety, polypharmacy, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions and medication adherence. Mr. Niranjan Kumar, Clinical Pharmacist, delivered an insightful session on medication safety from a clinical pharmacology perspective. Dr. Libislinga Sivasubburaj, Clinical Pharmacist, Meridian Hospital, Kolathur, conducted a session on safe and comprehensive care for patients with non-communicable diseases. The programme highlighted the importance of patient counselling, lifestyle modification, continuous monitoring and multidisciplinary healthcare. Faculty members and students actively participated in the academic sessions and discussions. The programme enhanced awareness regarding the role of clinical pharmacists in preventing medication-related problems and promoting patient safety. The event was successfully conducted with the valuable support of the Management, Principal, faculty members, guest speakers and students of Excel College of Pharmacy.