Every child has the right to receive safe, high-quality medical care from the very beginning of life. Despite this, millions of children around the globe continue to be underserved by health care systems that are ill-equipped to cater to their specific needs. On World Patient Safety Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for immediate and decisive action to make health care safer for children, under the theme, “Patient Safety from the Start!” This year’s initiative brings