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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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April 8, 2021

Heart Failure Risk Looms for Ageing Adults

If this is the Decade of Health Ageing, as the World Health Organization declares, then heart failure may well be the next public health crisis.

April 1, 2021

The “Little” Heart Health Risk that Poses Big Problems

A common cardiovascular risk factor that affects one-fourth of the world’s population may be overlooked by health care providers – and unknown to the general public.

March 18, 2021

South Africa Faces Dangerous Gaps in Cholesterol Management

World leaders are squaring off on a complex topic: whether to temporarily waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines. The so-called “TRIPs wavier,” debated through the World Trade Organization, could have both short- and long-term consequences for patients.

March 10, 2021

Youth Advocates Aren’t Waiting to Shape Health Policy

In Europe, young patients and health care professionals have decided that now is the time to seek better health policies. I saw this first-hand at February’s #RARE2030 rare disease policy conference.

February 26, 2021

Bringing Rare Disease to the Forefront

“Be strong, be happy, and enjoy every second of life.” It’s sound advice under any circumstances, but awe-inspiring coming from one of the 300 million people who live with a rare disease.

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