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Closing the gap: policy brief explores opportunities to reduce inequalities in metastatic breast cancer care

In collaboration with an international group of experts, The Health Policy Partnership has published a policy brief examining how metastatic breast cancer care can be more equitable.

New report outlines the benefits of RSV immunisation for infants and health systems

The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) has published a new policy report, in collaboration with a panel of global experts, outlining key priorities for countries to implement effective RSV immunisation programmes for infants.

Ultra-processed foods: how does policy respond?

Ultra-processed foods have become the norm in many people’s diets, but their effect on public health should be a cause for concern.

Upcoming webinar explores how health systems can prepare for infant RSV immunisation programmes

The Health Policy Partnership is hosting a free webinar looking at how health systems can ensure they are prepared to implement immunisation programmes to protect infants against RSV.

Overlooked and under-prioritised: report highlights action needed on chronic respiratory diseases

Developed with an expert steering committee, HPP’s new report identifies four key areas for policymakers to take action to reduce the burden of CRDs.

New resources highlight the need for action on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) has produced a global report and infographic on behalf of Speak Up for COPD, urging policymakers to tackle the human and societal costs of the disease.

Patient advocates: vital voices in shaping health policy and care

Patient advocacy can wield significant power to inform and influence health policy. But more needs to be done to make sure patients’ experiences are not overlooked.

AI: the emerging role of policy

Optimising the use of AI in healthcare will require solid policy frameworks coupled with a dose of humility.

Lung cancer experts outline the benefits of care pathways

The Lung Cancer Policy Network recently hosted a webinar on improving experiences and outcomes for people living with the disease.

New toolkit supports Wilson’s disease advocates’ call for policy change to improve care

The Wilson’s Disease Policy Network’s latest output provides resources advocates can use to communicate with policymakers.

Experts highlight how health systems can build trust among traditionally under-represented groups

HPP hosted a webinar exploring trust as a foundation for health equity.

Closing the gap between hype and hope: a new report looks at barriers to advanced diagnostics in cancer care

The report examines the potential of groundbreaking technologies to transform outcomes for patients and health systems.

New report outlines how we can build more equitable and trustworthy health systems

Written for the A Million Conversations initiative, HPP's new report identifies four key principles for building trust in people from traditionally under-represented groups

The future of pandemic responses: shared decision-making and resilient communities

In the face of global health challenges such as pandemics, the importance of an effective response cannot be overstated.

Upcoming webinar explores how health systems can become more equitable and trustworthy

The Health Policy Partnership is hosting a free webinar on key policy principles that can foster trust between under-represented groups and health systems.

HPP publishes new resources to assist policymakers with implementing innovative prevention strategies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

The resources – an implementation framework, an infographic and video testimonies sharing the lessons learnt from existing global initiatives – aim to support the implementation of innovative prevention strategies for RSV.

How can we support evidence-based health policy?

Evidence-based policy promises to support more effective and efficient delivery of care. Creating it requires rigorous research, multidisciplinary collaboration and regular monitoring.

Keeping health on the policy agenda in an election year

2024 is a year of an unusually large number of elections; What can health policy advocates do to be prepared for and make the most of such an environment?

New call to action outlines priorities for improving severe asthma care

Developed with the Severe Asthma Policy Group, this call to action is designed as a valuable advocacy resource for the respiratory community.

Heart Failure Policy Summit 2024 showcases opportunities to prioritise heart failure in policy

The Heart Failure Policy Network, for which HPP acts as secretariat, welcomed high-profile speakers to its 2024 Summit.

HPP launches German translation of cloud technology report at digital health conference

The Health Policy Partnership has published a German translation of a report on cloud technology in healthcare to coincide with DMEA 2024, a major digital health event.

Cardiac rehabilitation and the fitness sector: the potential of public–private partnerships

Cardiac rehabilitation is an important part of recovery for people living with cardiovascular conditions, yet participation remains low. Could the commercial fitness sector be a missing player in this space?

HPP organises third Heart Failure Policy Summit

On 9 and 11 April 2024, the Heart Failure Policy Network, for which HPP acts as secretariat, is hosting the Heart Failure Policy Summit.

What is health policy?

Navigating health policy and understanding what drives policy change are essential skills for future health leaders.

Upcoming webinar to explore the potential of digital-first medicine information

The Health Policy Partnership (HPP), is hosting a free webinar on the benefits to patients, healthcare professionals and wider health systems of transitioning to electronic product information (ePI) for medicines.

New report explores the benefits of electronic product information (ePI) to people, health systems and the environment.

The report highlights how electronic product information could provide more accessible and sustainable medicine information tailored to meet individuals’ needs.

Endometriosis: a hidden and misunderstood public health crisis

Labelled 'the missed disease', significant investment in recognition, research, care is needed to ensure those with endometriosis are heard and seen.

New report calls on policymakers to address the unmet needs of people living with hidradenitis suppurativa

The report outlines the urgent need to tackle the unmet needs of people living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and the barriers to receiving best-practice care.

Falls among older people: a source of justifiable concern

Falls are a leading cause of disability and death among older people. As populations age, we must focus on responding to this growing challenge.

Act on HS: webinar highlights the barriers often faced by people with hidradenitis suppurativa

The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) recently hosted the webinar ‘Act on HS: tackling the unmet needs of people with hidradenitis suppurativa’.