News

Announcing new board members and an AGM 2015 recap

Members
We are pleased to announce our new Governing Board members and recap on our Annual General Meeting held in May 2015.

Unlocking access to the best health technology

Events
Despite the needs of patients increasing around the world, healthcare continues to be inaccessible and too expensive for many people. New technology is beginning to change this but must be evaluated properly.

Success! Campaigning to change Uganda’s health budget

Members
Success! The National Organization of People Living with Hepatitis B campaigns for the inclusion of Hepatitis B in Uganda’s health budget.

Involving patients and the public in new research journal

Resources
BioMed Central have established a new, open access journal called Research Involvement and Engagement. Patients and the public are invited to take part in developing and reviewing the journal.

The importance of access this World MS Day

Events
Sophie Paterson, Communications Manager from MSIF, explores why access for people with MS is so important this World MS Day on 27 May 2015.

WHO: Is it enough to treat illnesses without addressing the reasons that cause them?

Policy
WHO: Is it sufficient to treat an illness without knowing and addressing the conditions that cause or contribute to individuals becoming sick in the first place?

Why should health professionals know about the conditions in which you live?

Policy
Why should health professionals know about the conditions in which you live? By Sir Michael Marmot, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and President-Elect of the World Medical Association

Global patient voice takes step forward as IAPO names new CEO

Press and media
The Governing Board of the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations ( IAPO ) has announced the appointment of Mr Kawaldip Sehmi as the new Chief Executive Officer of IAPO .

A growing IAPO team

Other
We thank Rebecca Johnson, Partnerships Manager, and Stephen McMahon, Interim Chief Executive Officer, for their contributions to IAPO. We also welcome Ziede Mesonyte as our new Operations Coordinator and Rose de Mendonça as our new Senior Membership Officer.

Bursaries to attend 7th Global Patients Congress

Events
The bursary process to attend the 7th Global Patients Congress (2016) opens soon.

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