21/09/2026
FOBNA CELEBRATES WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2026
The Fountain of Blessings for Nations (FOBNA) joined the global community to commemorate World Patient Safety Day 2026 under the theme “Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases” and the slogan “Safe Care for All.”
Under the event theme, “Promoting Safe, Inclusive and Patient-Centred Care for Persons with Disabilities in the Tamale Metropolis,” FOBNA brought together 60 persons with disabilities for an important awareness and health screening programme.
The programme featured an awareness session led by staff of the Ghana Health Service from the Bagabaga Health Centre under the Sagnarigu Municipal Health Directorate. Participants were taken through key issues surrounding noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including their causes, prevention, screening for early detection, treatment and effective management.
Following the awareness session, participants underwent blood pressure and blood sugar level screening. Those identified with elevated blood pressure or blood sugar levels received counselling and guidance from the health professionals and were encouraged to visit health facilities and the appropriate clinics for further assessment, medical care and continued management.
Participants expressed their appreciation to FOBNA for organising the programme and to the World Patients Alliance for providing grant support to make the initiative possible. They noted that the programme came at the right time, giving them an opportunity to know their health status while gaining valuable knowledge about NCDs—an area they said they had been seeking more information about.
The Persons with Disabilities Association also highlighted that its membership extends beyond the 60 participants reached through the programme and called for more awareness and screening activities. They particularly appealed for continued education on NCDs, hepatitis and kidney-related health issues to promote safer and more inclusive healthcare for all persons with disabilities.
FOBNA remains committed to working with partners to promote inclusive healthcare, health education, early detection and patient safety, ensuring that persons with disabilities are not left behind.
🙏 Our sincere appreciation to the Ghana Health Service, Bagabaga Health Centre, the Persons with Disabilities Association in Tamale, and the World Patients Alliance for supporting this important initiative.
Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases.
Safe Care for All. ❤️
