The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Grace Ayensu Dankwa, has represented Ghana at the 13th International Patient Safety Conference (IPSC) 2026, held in Hyderabad, India.

The conference, hosted by Apollo Hospitals and aligned with the Joint Commission International (JCI) Quality and Patient Safety Leadership Summit, brought together global health leaders, policymakers, clinicians, and patient safety experts to discuss strategies for improving healthcare quality and safety worldwide.

Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Ghana, Prof. Ayensu Dankwa participated as a panelist alongside international experts, contributing to discussions focused on advancing patient safety, reducing medication-related harm, and responsibly integrating digital health technologies and artificial intelligence into healthcare delivery.

Key areas highlighted during the conference included strengthening safety culture and leadership across health systems, reducing medication errors through safer prescribing practices and improved pharmacovigilance, and enhancing clinical decision-making through the safe adoption of digital health tools and AI.

The conference also emphasized the importance of improving patient handoffs, addressing human factors in healthcare delivery, building resilient care systems, and actively engaging patients and families as partners in safety.

Participants further underscored the value of global collaboration and data sharing to support continuous learning and improvement in patient safety.

Prof. Ayensu Dankwa noted that insights from the conference align with Ghana’s commitment to promoting scalable, context-appropriate solutions and strengthening international cooperation to enhance patient safety outcomes.

The IPSC is regarded as a premier global platform for advancing patient safety and quality of care, providing an opportunity for countries like Ghana to share experiences and adopt best practices to improve health systems.