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Partnerships and Networks

Partnerships and Networks

The theme for our 2020-2023 Strategy, Global Partnerships for Skin Health, recognises our increasingly interconnected world where health issues cross borders and where we can only achieve our vision of ‘Skin Health for the World’ by working with others.

The partnerships that we foster through our activities lead to improvements in the quality and availability of skin health resources and services worldwide. Strengthening partnerships and networks facilitates the development of innovative ideas, knowledge transfer and understanding between groups and individuals with shared as well as different experiences. These connections provide opportunities to raise awareness of the cross-cutting nature of skin health and to increase the profile of dermatology globally.

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The Lancet Commission on Skin Health

The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) is a key contributor to a new Commission on Skin Health convened by The Lancet. This landmark initiative is the first time the publication - one of the world’s most influential medical journals - has focused one of its highly-regarded Commissions entirely on skin health.
The ILDS, which represents more than 175,000 dermatologists worldwide, says the decision represents a major step forward in achieving global recognition that skin diseases are serious public health conditions which affect billions of people worldwide.

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WHO Collaboration

The ILDS is a global organisation, raising dermatological issues at the highest level. We work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) across multiple areas. We are the only skin specialist organisation in official relations with the WHO.

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ILDS and IADPO Webinar Series

The ILDS and IADPO are working together to produce a series of webinars across a range of dermatological issues bringing together dermatologists and patient leaders in a forum to share experiences and information.

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Patients’ Organisations

The ILDS is committed to the inclusion of the patient voice in our work and we collaborate with patients’ organisations across a range of areas. Learn more about how Patient Organisations are integrated into ILDS' projects and activities.

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World Skin Health Coalition

This Coalition brings together a multi-stakeholder group of like-minded organisations focused putting medical dermatology on the global health agenda. The World Skin Health Coalition will advocate to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other decision makers globally to elevate the healthcare prioritisation of dermatological diseases.

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