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IAPO and The Synergist jointly host a Side Event at the 77th World Health Assembly in May 2024

Events
On the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) taking place from 27 May to 1 June 2024 in Geneva (Switzerland), the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) – a Non-State Actor in Official Relations with the WHO – and The Synergist – a non-profit focused on collaborative...

IAPO launches policy report to improve Breast Cancer Care in the Middle East and Africa

Events
We are pleased to invite you to the Policy Report Online Launch "Improving Breast Cancer in the Middle East and Africa: Patient Engagement and Policy Recommendations". Scheduled for Tuesday, 7 May 2024, from 12:00 to 13:15 GMT+1 , the event will convene patients, patient organizations, policymakers...

IAPO joins World Skin Health Coalition to raise awareness of skin diseases

Press and media
IAPO has joined the World Skin Health Coalition in a collaborative effort to raise global awareness about the significant impact of skin diseases and conditions. The 'Not Just My Skin' campaign addresses the urgent needs for timely diagnosis, access to care and affordable treatment, and mental...

Call to Heads of State of the African Union to Ratify and Operationalise the African Medicines Agency Treaty

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The members of the African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) , an alliance representing African patients, academia, civil society, and industry, urge Member States as they convene for the 37th African Union (AU) Summit (17th – 18th February 2024) to expedite the unanimous ratification and...

IAPO's Transition of Leadership and Strategic Direction for 2024 and Beyond

Press and media
We are thrilled to share below a joint letter by Neda Milevska Kostova and Ellos Lodzeni announcing updates on IAPO's Governing Board followed by an overview of IAPO’s strategic direction from our new CEO, Dani Mothci. Transition of Leadership – Passing the Torch Dear IAPO Community, We hope this...

Joint statement calling for governments to strengthen home support for patients with advanced diseases

Press and media
Home support for patients with advanced diseases and their families: joint statement from international patient, carer and palliative care associations International associations representing patients (International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations - IAPO), informal carers (Eurocarers), and...

IAPO launches survey to identify unmet patient needs

Press and media
Unmet Patient Needs Research: How can we improve universal health coverage? An unmet health-related need is usually associated with clinical aspects and the patient's voice is hardly captured in the process. IAPO and the IAPO Patients for Patient Safety Observatory are conducting a research project...

Kawaldip Sehmi: global champion of patients’ rights and the ultimate Expert Patient

Press and media
Originally published on the BMJ. Kawaldip Sehmi, chief executive of the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) died unexpectedly. Kawaldip’s passion and enthusiasm for his work was inexhaustible and his leadership of IAPO outstanding. He lived, breathed, and skilfully advanced...

Expert Patient spotlight - Ms. Flavia Kyomukama, Executive Director of the Action Group for Health, Human Rights and HIV/AIDS (AGHA) Uganda

Members
As the world gears up to observe Patient Solidarity Day on December 8th, IAPO is proud to highlight the invaluable contributions of Ms. Flavia Kyomukama, a distinguished patient advocate, and Executive Director of the Action Group for Health, Human Rights and HIV/AIDS (AGHA) Uganda. Ms Kyomukama, a...

IAPO's Combined Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2022 and 2023

Members
IAPO will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 12.00pm GMT . This is a members only event and registration is required. At the AGM, we will announce the results of the Governing Board Elections. The meeting will be in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish...

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