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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

The members of the African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) , an alliance representing African patients, academia, civil society, and industry, urge Member States as they convene for the 37th African Union (AU) Summit (17th – 18th February 2024) to expedite the unanimous ratification and...

We are thrilled to share below a joint letter by Neda Milevska Kostova and Ellos Lodzeni announcing updates on IAPO's Governing Board followed by an overview of IAPO’s strategic direction from our new CEO, Dani Mothci. Transition of Leadership – Passing the Torch Dear IAPO Community, We hope this...