International Patient Experience Day Initiative
A global movement towards official recognition at the World Health Assembly
The Patient Experience (PX) is a cornerstone of healthcare transformation worldwide. Yet, there is still no official international day to acknowledge its importance. The International Patient Experience Day Initiative, led by the Shared Patient Experience (SPX) community, is mobilising global support for an official proposal to be submitted to the World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2026.
This year marks the moment when the first voices are raised, calling on individuals and institutions worldwide to join this collective effort.
Launch : 10 February at 10am (CET)
How can I help?
On 10 February, we will open a signature campaign on Change.org. The first 24 hours are critical to ensure coordinated visibility and early international engagement across health systems, organisations and professional communities.
You can register below to receive an alert on the launching day and engage from the outset by signing and sharing the campaign. You may also contribute by relaying it within a local community or network and within another based abroad, helping extend participation across different contexts.
Join the movement, stay informed!
Sign up to receive an alert on 10 February and be ready to sign and share the campaign from the moment it is launched. Please note that signing up here does not count as a signature; signatures will be collected once the campaign goes live on Change.org.
More details will be shared during the SPX Awards 2026 ceremony in Paris (Hôpital Foch – 16 April).
Join the international call
By supporting this initiative, you take part in an international call that is gaining strength across borders. Each expression of support shows that Patient Experience matters and must not remain invisible in global healthcare agendas.
What makes this call powerful is its diversity. When countries, professions and institutions come together, the message becomes undeniable: acknowledging PX means acknowledging quality, safety and humanity as global standards.
How can I help?
By supporting this initiative, you add your voice to a growing international call. The diversity of countries, professions and institutions that come together will make the message stronger: acknowledging patient experience means acknowledging quality, safety and humanity as global standards.