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IFPA welcomes efforts of Argentina, Ecuador, Panama and Qatar and 20 other WHO Member States to establish World Psoriasis Day as a WHO health day

Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

At the occasion of the 66th World Health Assembly Argentina, Ecuador, Panama and Qatar initiated a resolution encouraging the establishment of World Psoriasis Day as a WHO health day to raise awareness about this hugely underestimated disease.

People with psoriasis have increased risk of high blood pressure

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:29:49 GMT

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA, commends the World Health Organization for raising awareness of the risks associated with high blood pressure and calls for healthcare professionals to regularly scan for the condition in patients with psoriasis.

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations gathered experts to discuss the global health issue of psoriasis

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:18:00 GMT

More than 125 million people all over the world have psoriasis - a condition that is continuously under-diagnosed and under-treated, leading to needless suffering for many. In conjunction to the 71st meeting of the American Academy of Dermatoloy, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA, hosted a workshop to discuss what the future holds for the global psoriasis community.

Psoriasis – putting a global health challenge in the spotlight

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis – a complex and serious disease that can have a large impact on a person’s life, family and community. The Under the Spotlight documentary film project seeks to portray the true nature of psoriasis, and today IFPA proudly announces the winner of the 3rd Under the Spotlight Award, for the most compelling film on psoriasis.

Put psoriasis on the agenda now!

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More than 125 million people all over the world have psoriasis. Many of them suffer needlessly, due to lack of understanding, lack of correct diagnosis and lack of treatment. Psoriasis needs to be put on the global and national health agendas now!

Psoriasis – a global health challenge Leading experts gather in Stockholm for 3rd World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:03:00 GMT

Today more than 1 100 medical professionals and patient advocates from 67 countries are gathering in Stockholm for the 3rd World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference, arranged by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA. The theme for the conference, “Psoriasis – a global health challenge” reflects the fact that more than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis.

Psoriasis – affecting not only the afflicted

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis and the hardships this complex disease brings. But as the newest documentaries of the Under the Spotlight-series reveal, they are not the only ones who bear the burden of the disease.Today IFPA proudly announces the winner of the 2nd Under the Spotlight Award, who in a profound way has highlighted one of the many difficult aspects of living with psoriasis.

WORLD PSORIASIS DAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 LET’S TALK ABOUT PSORIASIS – AND TAKE ACTION

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Millions of people all over the world are being stigmatized and discriminated against because of their disease – it is time to take action and put psoriasis on the agenda now!

Announcing the winner of the Under the Spotlight Award 2010 for Best International Documentary on Psoriasis

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:00:00 GMT

125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis and the hardships this difficult disease brings. Today, on the International Day of Tolerance we are very proud to announce the winner of the 1st Under the Spotlight Award for Best International Documentary on Psoriasis.

World Psoriasis Day, 29 October 2010

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Childhood psoriasis – a challenge for all!