News Archive: May 2015

The power of names

Policy
Kawaldip Sehmi, IAPO's Chief Executive Officer, explores the importance of naming diseases and conditions in a patient-centred way.

Moving patients from the bottom to 'the heart and top' of health systems

Policy
The World Health Assembly (WHA) was held last week in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palais des Nations, a fitting venue for such a large-scale gathering that brings together people from around the world representing countries, non-governmental groups, commercial and professional interests.

The pressing issue of biosimilar medicines

Events
We will be building on our existing biosimilar work by taking part in the BIO International Convention in Philadelphia from 15-18 June.

Announcing new board members and an AGM 2015 recap

Members
We are pleased to announce our new Governing Board members and recap on our Annual General Meeting held in May 2015.

Unlocking access to the best health technology

Events
Despite the needs of patients increasing around the world, healthcare continues to be inaccessible and too expensive for many people. New technology is beginning to change this but must be evaluated properly.

Success! Campaigning to change Uganda’s health budget

Members
Success! The National Organization of People Living with Hepatitis B campaigns for the inclusion of Hepatitis B in Uganda’s health budget.

Involving patients and the public in new research journal

Resources
BioMed Central have established a new, open access journal called Research Involvement and Engagement. Patients and the public are invited to take part in developing and reviewing the journal.

The importance of access this World MS Day

Events
Sophie Paterson, Communications Manager from MSIF, explores why access for people with MS is so important this World MS Day on 27 May 2015.

WHO: Is it enough to treat illnesses without addressing the reasons that cause them?

Policy
WHO: Is it sufficient to treat an illness without knowing and addressing the conditions that cause or contribute to individuals becoming sick in the first place?

Why should health professionals know about the conditions in which you live?

Policy
Why should health professionals know about the conditions in which you live? By Sir Michael Marmot, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and President-Elect of the World Medical Association

La voz global de los pacientes avanza en IAPO en la designación de su nuevo Director Ejecutivo

Press and media
El Consejo Directivo de la Alianza Internacional de Organizaciones de Pacientes (IAPO) ha anunciado el nombramiento del Sr. Kawaldip Sehmi como el nuevo Director Ejecutivo de IAPO.

Un creciente equipo de IAPO

Other
Deseamos agradecer a Rebecca Johnson , nuestra Gerente de Asociaciones, quien ha dejado IAPO después de cinco años con nosotros....Nos complace presentar a Ziede Mesonyte , como nuestra nueva Coordinadora de Operaciones...