IFPA

IFPA is the global leader in fighting psoriatic disease. Our patient associations represent over 60 million people living with psoriatic disease worldwide.

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It's #WorldSkinHealthDay💜
Today, we stand with everyone living with skin conditions. Because it is more than just skin.
Let's build a future, powered by knowledge and empathy. A future, where no one needs to hide their skin or feel alone.

#WSHD2026 #psoriasis @worldskinday

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How much does psoriasis really cost our economies? 💰

In the US alone, the lifetime burden of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and depression linked to psoriasis is estimated at USD 153 billion.
Earlier treatment could reduce these costs by up to 48%.
👉 https://t.co/KGvKDUNy4u

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Thanks to our Argentinian member AEPSO, for participating in #RADLA2026, for highlighting the patient perspective within the dermatology community and organizing a scientific session showcasing gaps in diagnosis and access to care for people with immune-mediated diseases.

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It's June and time for #EULAR2026 (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology), taking place in London June 3-6. 

If you are at EULAR, make sure to visit us at Booth O4 and catch up with IFPA's representatives Raquel Vaz, Scientific Lead and Jaime Melancia, IFPA's Board.

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June is #PrideMonth
We stand with LGBTQI+ people living with psoriasis.
Research shows that LGBTQI+ people with psoriasis face a 4x higher risk of clinical depression and poorer health than heterosexual counterparts.
Let's close these gaps and build an inclusive, equitable world.

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Our Annual Report 2025 highlights a year of leading global advocacy, uniting stakeholders and strengthening our member movement worldwide.

👉 Read about the milestones that we, our members, and partners achieved in 2025:
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We are proud to announce the theme for 2026 World Psoriasis Day: Young people living with psoriasis – #LookBeyondMySkin

It's a call to see the person beyond the condition, embrace them for who they are and take their experiences seriously.
Learn more: https://t.co/qpJw76zpl9

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We are thrilled to see that #IFPAForum2026 helped bring psoriasis into the mainstream media in Africa .
Read this powerful article by the Standard newspaper, exploring challenges of people living with psoriasis in Kenya: https://t.co/JwNzU4GKXi

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Following up on #ClinicalTrialsDay and as part of our #BreakingBarriers project exploring gaps in clinical trial inclusion, we developed a series of practical booklets to help understand clinical research and inclusive participation.
Learn more: https://t.co/gLbZgRVM4u

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#IFPAForum2026, held in Nairobi on May 7–9, became a historic milestone that opens a new page for everyone living with psoriasis on the continent.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who shared these intensive days with us and helped make the Forum memorable. The work continues!

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How do we engage the next generation in psoriatic movement, utilize AI for advocacy, and strengthen African-led clinical research?

These were some of the big questions explored during three hands-on workshops at the #IFPAForum2026 in Nairobi on May 8.

#HealthEquity #psoriasis

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#IFPAForum2026 took place in Africa for the first time, focusing on tackling psoriasis across the continent. Day 3 featured regional IFPA member meetings, with participants highlighting the Forum as a timely and important step toward improved psoriatic care across Africa.

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The key message at #IFPAForum2026 Africa in Nairobi on May 8: young people do not want to be spoken for, they want co-creation and authentic collaboration in health advocacy.

Many thanks to the young health advocates for this timely discussion and for the honest insights.

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Reaching patients with psoriasis in rural areas, advocacy tactics for NCDs, and the need for more diversity in clinical trials — the vital topics discussed during the three workshops on the first day of IFPA Forum Africa 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
#IFPAForum2026 #psoriasis

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IFPA Forum Africa 2026 in Nairobi has officially opened. 🌍
The aim is to generate impact for millions, living with psoriasis on the continent, lacking access to diagnosis & treatments.
Over the next days, we develop a roadmap for better care, and health equity in the region.

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Final preparations are underway for IFPA Forum Africa — a first-ever summit dedicated to tackling psoriasis across the African continent, taking place in Nairobi from May 7–9.

Let's place psoriasis higher on the regional health agenda.

#IFPAForum2026 #psoriasis #HealthEquity

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Big news for Africa’s first-ever psoriasis summit in Nairobi 7–9 May. 🌍
Janet Mbugua, Kenyan media professional and advocate for social change, will host the Forum. She said: “Psoriasis affects millions of people, yet it’s not spoken about enough.”
#IFPAForum #psoriasis #NCDs

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We are honored to welcome Amb. James Waweru, Kenya’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, who has confirmed participation in the IFPA Forum Africa in Nairobi on 7–9 May. The Forum aims to tackle psoriasis and develop a roadmap for action across Africa.
#IFPAForum

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We are happy to see that IFPA Forum Africa is making headlines. The New Times Rwanda covered the upcoming IFPA Forum Africa 2026, dedicated to tackling psoriasis across the continent. No one living with psoriasis should be unseen or unheard.
The article: https://t.co/N7shIOjTiL

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One dermatologist for over a million people — the reality of living with psoriasis in Africa. To drive change, we organize a global Forum on psoriasis in Nairobi on 7–9 May.

Ahead of the Forum, we published a briefing book on psoriasis in Africa.
👉 https://t.co/a24RrnaZJf