News

IAPO member CHEN advocates for patients at Government meeting

Members
More than 75 delegates from patients associations (including IAPO member CHEN - Patient Fertility Association), health funds and hospitals gathered in the Knesset for a day of patients' rights with members of Knesset (MK).

New policy collaborations and UHC principles

Policy
The IAPO Governing Board recently signed up to several collaborative campaigns and our universal health coverage principles are now available.

CEO and staff changes

Other
We say goodbye to our Chief Executive Officer Jo Groves and our Operations Director Linda Craig. We welcome Stephen McMahon as our interim Chief Executive Officer.

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...

60 Seconds with...Dr Petra Wilson, IDF

Members
Each month we will be interviewing an IAPO member in six short questions. They will be featured in our newsletter and the website. Our featured member of the month is Dr Petra Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of International Diabetes Federation. Petra answered a few questions for us. 1. Describe...

Reflections from the WHO WPRO meeting

Policy
KP Tsang, IAPO Chair, and John Forman, from IAPO member NZ Organisation for Rare Disorders, attended the WHO Regional Committee meeting for Western Pacific from 13 to 17 October in Manila, Philippines. John answered a few questions about the meeting. In what ways did you represent IAPO at your WHO...

Reflections from the WHO Americas meeting

Policy
Eva Maria Ruiz de Castilla, IAPO Secretary, and Piga Fernández, from IAPO member Fundación GIST Chile, attended the WHO Regional Committee meeting for the Americas in Washington DC, USA, from 29 September to 3 October. Piga answered a few questions about the meeting. In what ways did you represent...

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