World Patient Safety Day 2024 | Get It Right, Make It Safe!

17 September 2024
The World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) is an official WHO campaign for all stakeholders in the health care system to work together to improve patient safety. It is observed annually on 17 September with the objective of enhancing global understanding of patient safety, increase public engagement in...

IAPO statements at the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

Press and media
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...

IAPO and the social participation agenda

Events
WHA77 Side Event On the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77), which took place from 27 May to 1 June 2024 in Geneva, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) and The Synergist jointly hosted the side event “Leveraging patient organizations as key partners in the...
We invite you to join our wave of support for the resolution on social participation by posting this message on your social media accounts (feel free to edit it as you see fit but please make sure to use the hashtags):

I advocate for patient-centred healthcare and I support the resolution on social participation for universal health coverage, health and well-being! #iParticipate4UHC #WHA77

The Global Patient Think Tank and the UHC Compass

The Global Patient Think Tank (GPTT) is a...

77th World Health Assembly (WHA77)

27 May 2024 to 1 June 2024
Events
From 27 May to 1 June 2024, representatives from every corner of the globe will gather in Geneva for the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) under the banner of "All for Health, Health for All." This year's WHA will take place in a hybrid format, opening its doors to virtual participation and...

IAPO launches the Policy Report "Improving Breast Cancer Care in the Middle East and Africa"

Resources
It is with great excitement that IAPO launches this policy report after over a year of investigation into the burden of breast cancer in the MEA region. In the Middle East and Africa, breast cancer presents a significant public health challenge, accounting for 34% of new cancer cases and 22% of...

IAPO and The Synergist's Side Event at the 77th World Health Assembly

Events
On the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) taking place from 27 May to 1 June 2024 in Geneva (Switzerland), the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) – a Non-State Actor in Official Relations with the WHO – and The Synergist – a non-profit focused on collaborative...

IAPO joins World Skin Health Coalition to raise awareness of skin diseases

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IAPO has joined the World Skin Health Coalition in a collaborative effort to raise global awareness about the significant impact of skin diseases and conditions. The 'Not Just My Skin' campaign addresses the urgent needs for timely diagnosis, access to care and affordable treatment, and mental...

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