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The Impact of the 2023 World Skin Health Day Campaign

A Year of Progress: In 2023, the World Skin Health Day (WSHD) Campaign made notable strides in expanding its global outreach for skin health awareness. Expanding its activities to 23 countries, WSHD 2023 engaged over 8 million people.

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2023 ILDS DermLink Grant Recipients Announced

Every year, through the IFD the ILDS awards DermLink grants to projects submitted by our Members. This year, there are 13 DermLink grant recipients from across the world, including Rwanda, Panama, Lebanon, and India.

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Announcing the winners for 2023 ILDS Certificate of Appreciation

We are happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 Certificates of Appreciation.

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An Important Step for Global Dermatology: Letter of Commitment Signed by IFPA, IPC, and ILDS Presidents

8 Nov 2023

In an important moment for the field of dermatology, Hervé Bachelez, MD, Ph.D., President of the IPC, Henry W. Lim MD, President of the ILDS and Hoseah Waweru, MD, President of the IFPA, recently came together to sign a letter of commitment.

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GADA Receives Significant Funding Boost from LEO Foundation

Collaboration Between LEO Foundation, ILDS, and Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas (GADA) Partners Aims to Elevate Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis and Improve Access to Care Worldwide

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ILDS Migrant Health Symposium 2023

26 Oct 2023

A Comprehensive Overview of Current Efforts and Future Directions.
The Symposium underscored the essential understanding that Migrant Health is General Health, emphasising that while displaced people face the same health conditions as others, their access to health services, particularly for skin health, is often severely limited.

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ILDS Statement on the Crisis in the Middle East

The International League of Dermatological Societies sends its deepest condolences to those affected

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ILDS & WHO 2023 Skin NTD Summit Synopsis: Key Takeaways and Results

The Skin-NTD Mini Summit reviewed past milestones and focused on the future. Its dual goals were to spotlight the Geneva Meeting's insights and provide the newly formed WHO Skin NTD Working Groups with a collaborative platform.

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RDTC In Focus: Improving Access to Dermatological Care and Knowledge in Africa

4 Oct 2023

An update on the work of the RDTC and report from the ILDS Secretariat visit in September 2023.

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ILDS NEW President Announcement

Meet the new ILDS President, Prof Henry W. Lim. Professor Lim is a distinguished dermatologist with an outstanding reputation in the field of dermatology. With his extensive experience and leadership qualities, he is set to continue the growth of the ILDS and spearhead our mission to improve skin health globally.

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Guadalajara elected as Host City for the 2027 World Congress of Dermatology

Guadalajara, Mexico has been chosen as the host city for the 26th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) in 2027. The decision was made by Members of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) during the ILDS General Assembly held in Singapore on July 5th, 2023.

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Prof Lars French’s Presidency Lookback

Moving the ILDS to new horizons in dermatological policy, education and global health

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