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7 Jul 2025
‘No Health without Skin Health’ on World Skin Health Day 2025 | Tuesday 8 July 2025 marks World Skin Health Day (WSHD), a global call to action to drive improvements in global skin health.
1 Jul 2025
Every year, through the IFD, the ILDS awards DermLink grants to projects submitted by our Members. This year, there are 15 DermLink grant recipients from across the world, including Madagascar, the Phillipines, Tanzania, and Nepal.
19 Jun 2025
We are thrilled to announce the inspiring recipients of the ILDS 2025 Certificate of Appreciation Awards.
16 Jun 2025
Held during the 78th World Health Assembly, this side-event brought together global leaders to support a new resolution making skin diseases a public health priority. Co-hosted by GlobalSkin, ILDS, Anesvad Foundation, and the Health Diplomacy Alliance, the event highlighted patient voices, health system gaps, and the need for political action to achieve skin health for all.
5 Jun 2025
In 2023, thirteen projects were selected for DermLink funding receiving a combined total of over US$63,750 to support patients, healthcare professionals, and communities across Africa, Asia, and South America. Discover the impact each of these inspiring projects have had since they were allocated funding.
27 May 2025
Now we call on Member States and Other Stakeholders to Invest in Equitable Access to Skin Health Services
17 May 2025
Highlights from a year of growth, collaboration and global impact in advancing our mission to improve 'Skin Health for the World'.
The Second WHO Global Meeting on Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases (Skin NTDs) was held from 24 to 26 March 2025, following the first meeting in March 2023. The purpose of this second gathering was to build on the implementation of the WHO NTD Road Map 2021–2030, with a central focus on integration of skin NTDs into broader health systems.
14 Apr 2025
US$140,000 awarded to seven projects run by dermatologists working in low-resource settings around the world.
3 Apr 2025
We are proud to announce that the first-ever DermImpact Grants have been awarded to five projects, totalling over US $100,000. These projects, which will take place across five different countries, will provide essential dermatological care while also strengthening relationships with multiple stakeholders and delivering training to ensure a lasting impact.
31 Mar 2025
Updated position statement advocates for improved patient protection and
education
26 Mar 2025
Reaffirming the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) as a Key Partner in Advancing Global Skin Health