World Patients Alliance
@worldpatients
The World Patients Alliance is an umbrella organization of patients and patients organizations around the globe. Learn more at: WorldPatientsAlliance.org
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06-11-2019 18:54:26
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WPA’s Regina Mariam Namata Kamoga will speak at World Health Organization (WHO) regional meeting on combating substandard & falsified medical products. 🗣 Topic: Role of Patient Orgs & NRAs in tackling unsafe medicines 🗓 10–13 June | 📍 Nairobi 🔗 who.zoom.us/j/97682996187 #PatientSafety #WPA #WHO
"June 13 is #WorldAlbinismDay. We spotlight: ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE Albinism Fellowship of Australia They’re leading the fight for inclusion, safety & rights for people with albinism. Awareness breaks stigma. #AlbinismAwareness #InclusionMatters #WorldPatientAlliance
June 25 is #WorldVitiligoDay. We spotlight: Beyond Vitiligo Vitiligo Society , Shweta Assoc, VIPOC VITSAF (Nigeria & Ghana), Royal Patches Vitiligo is not just a condition it’s a community. #VitiligoAwareness #WorldPatientAlliance #InclusionMatters
June 29 is #WorldSclerodermaDay. We spotlight Suomen Sklerodermayhdistys Ry & Scleroderma Awareness Philippines (SSFI) for raising awareness for those with this rare autoimmune condition. Early diagnosis matters. #SclerodermaAwareness #WorldPatientAlliance
New World Health Organization (WHO) report shows progress but also urgent gaps in global tobacco control. 🟠 134 countries lack strong tobacco taxes 🟠 Only 1 in 3 people get quitting support 🟠 60+ have no e-cigarette (ENDS) laws WPA urges action. #TobaccoControl #MPOWER #ENDS #WPA
July 28 is #WorldHepatitisDay. We spotlight: Africa Hepatitis Initiative (AHI) @B18Assoc #HepatitisAwareness #WorldPatientAlliance