India’s role in shaping global patient safety and healthcare governance took centre stage at the Apollo Hospitals International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026. This major event gathered doctors, policymakers, digital health experts, and healthcare leaders to talk about building safer, more equitable healthcare systems. The conference, themed “Global Voices, One Vision”, focused on making patient safety a leadership and governance issue, not just a clinical concern. Speakers highlighted how India’s experience in managing healthcare at large scale with improved quality, transparency, and accountability is influencing global health policies. Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, said the IHD aims to promote learning across global health systems. She noted that over 5,000 registrations and 75 institutions from across the world took part, showing growing interest in India’s healthcare approach. “Patient safety is no longer a local issue. It is a shared global responsibility,” she said. Dr Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, emphasized that public policy must include real-world diversity. He stressed that digital health projects should ensure fair access so safety technology benefits every section of society. Apollo Hospitals CEO Dr Madhu Sasidhar said patient safety should be embedded in daily operations and led from the top, not isolated to one department. Experts also warned against “safety clutter,” meaning too many checklists that overwhelm staff but do not improve outcomes. Dr Atul Mohan Kochhar, CEO of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers, summed up the goal clearly: “Zero harm is the only acceptable number.” This international dialogue marked a vital step in spreading India’s health leadership and pushing patient safety higher on the world agenda.