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IAPO statement on recent decisions affecting global health

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The recent decisions by the United States (U.S.) to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), freeze existing foreign aid , and pull the country out of the United Nations Human Rights Council have sent shockwaves across the global health community. IAPO, the international alliance of...

IAPO's participation at the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board

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The 156th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board (EB156) was held between 3-11 February where the 34-member Board examined pressing global health challenges and prepared key decisions for the upcoming World Health Assembly. IAPO's participation at EB156 included joining six...

AMATA launches the “African Meds Agency NOW” campaign!

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The African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) has today, 13 February 2025, launched the "African Meds Agency NOW" campaign online at the African Union Summit ! About the campaign The #AfricanMedsAgencyNOW campaign calls on the African Union and all African Member States to fully activate the...

The UHC Compass is now live!

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We are thrilled to announce that the UHC Compass is officially live! This innovative tool was launched today during IAPO’s webinar marking Universal Health Coverage Day 2024, making it publicly accessible for patient organisations worldwide. What is the UHC Compass? The UHC compass is an innovative...

Marking 25 years of IAPO: a global alliance empowering patients' organisations

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This year, we proudly celebrate 25 years of IAPO championing patient-centred healthcare. For a quarter of a century, we have been mobilising and empowering patient organisations across the globe, working together to ensure that healthcare systems prioritize the needs and preferences of the patients...

IAPO launches new toolkit on biosimilar medicines

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As we celebrate the Global Biosimilars Week 2024 taking place on11–15 November 2024 themed "Advancing Access to Biosimilars", we’re excited to introduce a new toolkit designed to empower patient organisations and advocates to lead the conversation on biosimilar medicines. Our Toolkit to Become an...

Celebrating a decade of ethical collaboration: An international consensus of healthcare leaders looks to the future

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Ten years ago, global health leaders came together to agree the first-of-its-kind international Consensus Framework for ethical collaboration between patients’ organizations, healthcare professionals, and the pharmaceutical industry in support of quality patient care. Since then, the Framework has...

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...

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