Written by Ziede Mesonyte, IAPO Operations Coordinator, who attended the WHO Regional Committee meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 14 – 17 September 2015.
Most of us have come into contact with healthcare systems whether as a patient, a family member, a health professional, a policy-maker or other. The building and fostering of relationships between all health stakeholders can help to ensure improved safety and quality of care.
Transparency in how decisions are made and the interactions between the pharmaceutical industry and the patient community is crucial to building trust and openness, and every stakeholder must play their part.
In August, following our Regional Meeting in Panama City, we were delighted to visit one of IAPO’s local members, Fundación Psoriasis de Panamá (FPP) , and find out about their work.
We are delighted to announce that the 7th Global Patients Congress ( Selsdon Park Hotel, London, 9-11 April 2016) will focus on how to boost the reach and impact of patients’ organizations.