World Health Day, celebrated annually on 7 April and dedicated to the founding of the World Health Organization, reminds us that health is a shared effort built on solidarity and trust in science. The 2026 theme – “Together for Health. Alongside Science” – highlights this vital connection.

In this context, standards become an essential language of modern medicine – benchmarks that support every act of care. They define unified procedures, enhance patient safety, reduce risks, and ensure comparability and quality of medical services at all stages – from diagnosis and laboratory testing to treatment, prevention, and hospital infrastructure management.

Relevant examples of standards in healthcare include: SM EN ISO 5649:2025, SM ISO 15190:2021 (laboratory safety), SM CEN/TS 16244:2018 (hospital ventilation), and SM EN ISO 15378:2018/A1:2024 (pharmaceutical packaging). These support a safe, efficient, and verifiable healthcare system based on clear technical requirements. Standards in this field can also be purchased at www.shop.standard.md.