News Archive: April 2017

The race to Geneva: Who should head WHO?

Press and media
Whoever wins the Director-Generalship of the World Health Organization (WHO) faces the twin challenge of not only revamping global public health but also promoting patient-centred healthcare. While candidates are promising leadership and bold change, improving the lives of patients from all around...

Another year closer to a tobacco-free world: World No Tobacco Day

Members
Kawaldip Sehmi, IAPO CEO, explores World No Tobacco Day marked every year on 30th May 2017.

Resumen de Políticas #3 – Acceso de calidad a la atención sanitaria

Policy
El resumen de políticas de este mes está centrado en el acceso que es el segundo “tema clave” del plan de compromiso y empoderamiento 2017 ( 2017 engagement and empowerment plan ). El acceso y el apoyo también figuran entre los cinco principios de la Declaración de la IAPO sobre la asistencia...

“Safeguarding Blood Transfusion” side event confirmed for the 70th WHA

Members
We are pleased to announce that our side event " safety for the multi-transfused patients” has been confirmed to take place on Friday 26 May 2017 at the 70th World Health Assembly. Linked to WHA70 agenda item of “Principles for global consensus on the donation and management of blood, blood...