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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...
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...
Home support for patients with advanced diseases and their families: joint statement from international patient, carer and palliative care associations International associations representing patients (International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations - IAPO), informal carers (Eurocarers), and...
Unmet Patient Needs Research: How can we improve universal health coverage? An unmet health-related need is usually associated with clinical aspects and the patient's voice is hardly captured in the process. IAPO and the IAPO Patients for Patient Safety Observatory are conducting a research project...
Originally published on the BMJ. Kawaldip Sehmi, chief executive of the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) died unexpectedly. Kawaldip’s passion and enthusiasm for his work was inexhaustible and his leadership of IAPO outstanding. He lived, breathed, and skilfully advanced...

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