What is Change Day?

Change Day is an annual national initiative during which individuals and organizations implement pledges submitted on Change Day website . These pledges take the form of practical initiatives and activities that improve healthcare quality and promote patient safety and patients’ rights.

What is the purpose of Change Day?

The Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) aims to encourage individuals and organizations across different sectors to submit innovative pledges and initiatives before the campaign date and implement them on Change Day (17/9/2026). These efforts contribute to improving community health, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety, and supporting the prevention and safe management of non-communicable diseases.

How is the Change Day initiative implemented this year?

 In 2026, Change Day focuses on safe care for people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), emphasizing the reduction of preventable harm throughout the healthcare journey—from prevention and early detection to treatment and long-term follow-up.
All organizations, individuals, and partners are invited to submit their pledges through the Change Day Website before 17 September 2026. These pledges may include:

• Innovative initiatives that raise awareness of non-communicable diseases and their prevention
• Activities that promote healthy lifestyles and early detection.
• Person-centered practices that support self-management and safe, continuous care.
• Initiatives that strengthen continuity and integration of healthcare services.
• Safe and effective use of digital health technologies in the management of chronic diseases.
• Improve patient experience through the treatment journey.