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The GAfPA Policy Blog explores health policy news, reports, initiatives and events that inform patient-centered care.

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February 28, 2022

Shining a Light on Unmet Needs for Rare Disease Patients

The 300 million people across the globe living with a rare disease have unique needs, many of them unmet. Rare Disease Day offers advocates a chance to help shed light on these challenges.

February 24, 2022

Healthier Prosperous Lives for All

Despite significant improvements in overall health and well-being of people across the WHO European Region, inequities persist. A new international initiative aims to change that.

February 11, 2022

HEARTS in the Americas

In the Americas, noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes cause nearly four out of every five deaths. Now stakeholders in Europe are teaming up to reduce the impact of these diseases.

February 4, 2022

Closing the Cancer Care Gap

Ten million people die from cancer every year, and 70% of these cancer-related deaths occur in low-to-middle income countries.

January 27, 2022

Where Evidence Meets Policy

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, evidence-informed decision-making is crucial when it comes to the health and well-being of populations across the globe.

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