17/09/2026
On World Patient Safety Day 2026, NHSP Sindh joins the global health community under the WHO theme: "Safe care for noncommunicable diseases".
In Pakistan, NCDs—such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory issues—now account for approximately 55% of all deaths. In Sindh alone, the disease burden is staggering, with adult prevalence rates reaching up to 16% for diabetes and over 37% for hypertension. Managing these chronic conditions requires lifelong, continuous care. Ensuring patient safety at every step—from early screening to long-term treatment—is vital to preventing avoidable harm and improving the quality of life.
How the Government of Sindh & NHSP Advance Safe NCD Care:
• Standardized Clinical Skills : Training healthcare providers via the Competency Assessment System for accurate NCD diagnosis and clinical management.
• Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS): Strengthening BHUs and RHCs to deliver free screening and management for hypertension and diabetes under Universal Health Coverage.
• Safe Medication & Counselling: Equipping frontline workers to advise on medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and self-care.
• Digitized Monitoring & Referrals: Utilizing data systems to track service delivery, streamline referrals, and ensure continuous care.
Safe, reliable primary healthcare is the foundation of a healthier Sindh. Let's make every healthcare encounter safe for life!