Events

World Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. This is the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy – all in the name of keeping your ticker in good working order, and improving the health and...

World Alzheimer's day is the international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. 2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries.The impact of World Alzheimer's day is growing...

World Hepatitis Day is a community-led initiative, which was globally launched in 2008. Thanks to extensive advocacy work by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and its patient group members the day gained official recognition in 2010. The World Health Assembly adopted a resolution, which made World...

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day has been held annually, in order to help increase public knowledge and raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the struggles sufferers and their families go through. The date was chosen to commemorate the day on which a resolution was officially adopted by...

Don't wait until disaster strikes. What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give often. This year's campaign will focus on blood donations in emergencies. In crisis situations, the natural human response is 'what can i do?' 'How can I help?' Therefore, for the 2017 campaign...

The meeting which will take place in Uganda from 4 th to 5 th July, 2017 will bring together IAPO members, patient representatives and a range of stakeholders from over 10 different countries across Africa. Harmonisation for Patient-centred Universal Health Coverage in Africa Through interactive...