News Archive: November 2014

Our plan for 2015-2017: strengthening the patient voice

Policy
Over the last few months, IAPO has been working on a new strategic plan for 2015 to 2017. Our key theme is universal health coverage.

IAPO member Polish Diabetes Association wins award

Members
IAPO member the Polish Diabetes Association was presented with the 2014 International Diabetes Federation Europe Prize in Diabetes last month.

IAPO chair speaks on the crucial role of patients

Events
KP Tsang, IAPO Chair, recently attended and spoke at the Fourth International Hospital Federation (IHF) Hospital and Healthcare Leadership Summit, held in Seoul, South Korea on 13 November 2014.

IAPO supports members’ efforts to highlight the devastating impact of Ebola in West Africa

Press and media
The International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) has received an impassioned letter from our member , the Liberian United Youth for Community Safety and Development, which describes how the Ebola epidemic is having a dire effect on health facilities and on communities. Our member...