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IAPO statements at the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

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The 74th session of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for Africa (RC74) occurred on 26-30 August 2024 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The Regional Committee serves as the decision-making body for WHO in the region, meeting annually to discuss and approve policies, initiatives,...

BMJ editorial highlights global efforts to enhance participatory decision-making in health systems

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We are pleased to announce the publication of an editorial in The BMJ that underscores global efforts to integrate social participation into healthcare systems worldwide. Titled "World leaders unite to embed social participation in health systems," this editorial explores the significance of the...

AI-based EczemaLess app launched to support patients in tracking and managing Atopic Dermatitis

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We are thrilled to introduce EczemaLess , an application that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track and manage Atopic Dermatitis (AD). AD is an inflammatory skin disorder that profoundly impacts the quality of life, affecting the physical, emotional, and social functioning of patients...

WHA77 Side Event – The way forward

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On the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77), which took place from 27 May to 1 June 2024 in Geneva, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) and The Synergist jointly hosted the side event “Leveraging patient organizations as key partners in the delivery of...

IAPO launches the Policy Report "Improving Breast Cancer Care in the Middle East and Africa"

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It is with great excitement that IAPO launches this policy report after over a year of investigation into the burden of breast cancer in the MEA region. In the Middle East and Africa, breast cancer presents a significant public health challenge, accounting for 34% of new cancer cases and 22% of...

IAPO and The Synergist's Side Event at the 77th World Health Assembly

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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 Policy Report Launch to improve Breast Cancer Care in the Middle East and Africa

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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

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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

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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...

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