WHO calls for 'culture of patient safety'

The World Health Organization has urged China to cultivate a culture of patient safety in healthcare delivery after the country reported medical malpractice that led to five HIV infections.

The China office of the United Nations health agency delivered the message after the top health authority ordered on Monday a nationwide overhaul of medical security as part of the response to the incident in Zhejiang province.

Agencies and individuals involved in the incident will be held accountable, according to an online statement by the National Health and Family Planning Commission.