WPA is pleased to announce its European Regional Meeting from 01 – 02 November 2025 at Lisbon, Portugal.
Join WPA for this two-day regional event that brings together leaders of patient organizations, leading patient advocates and healthcare stakeholders from the European region. WPA advocates for hundreds of millions of patients worldwide. The regional meeting will provide the opportunity to patients community from Europe to come together for two days of interactive programming designed to create tangible change through advocacy.
The 2nd World Patients Conference took place on October 19-20, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa, convening a global community of patients and healthcare stakeholders. This landmark event aimed to amplify the voice of patients through collaborative discussions and networking opportunities, allowing patient advocates and healthcare leaders to share insights on pressing health issues and advance patient-centered care worldwide.
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Testimonials
Andrew Spiegel, Esq.
Chair - World Patients Alliance and Executive Director - Global Colon Cancer Association
Andrew Spiegel, Esq.
"We’re eager to help patients make their voices heard and promote policies that will improve their quality of life."
Penney Cowan
Secretary - World Patients Alliance, Founder, Board Member American Chronic Pain Association
Penney Cowan
"No matter where you live, who you are, your health is critical to your wellbeing and happiness. The World Patients Alliance was inspired because we believe each person is important. . Each person matters and we want to ensure your voice is heard!"
Regina Mariam Namata Kamoga
Director - World Patients Alliance
Regina Mariam Namata Kamoga
"The World Patients Alliance is developing expert patients globally that can partner with health care providers and help them in better health outcomes."
Jolanta Bilinska
Treasurer - World Patients Alliance
Jolanta Bilinska
"The World Patients Alliance is working towards supporting patients and providing them the opportunity to be engaged at all levels of decision making concerning their healthcare."