International Foundation for Dermatology

Recipients of the 2026 DermLink Grants Programme have now been announced! 21 projects across 18 countries in Africa, South America, and Asia will receive support, with US$100,000 awarded, the highest number of projects supported since the programme began➡️ bit.ly/2026-DermLink-…

Over 2,300 refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp received dermatological care during a one-week outreach led by the @ILDSDerm IFD Migrant Health Working Group in collaboration with @UNHCR_Kenya and @WHOKenya @WHO. Our article shares the story behind the mission bit.ly/IFD-MHWG-Refug…

New: The Global Dermato-Epidemiology Forum (GDEF) A collaborative initiative and seminar series connecting dermatology, epidemiology, and public health to advance evidence for skin health. 📅 First Seminar: 30 April 2026 Register: bit.ly/GDEF-Seminar-A…

On #WorldHealthDay, Dr Claire Fuller and Dr Esther Freeman are joining cross-sector discussions at the #OneHealthSummit in Lyon on how a One Health approach can strengthen collaboration, prevention, and access to care - with skin health part of the global health conversation.

Access to specialized skin care remains limited in Kakuma 🇰🇪 Together with @WHOKenya, @TurkanaCountyKE, @ILDSDerm & @IFDerm, dermatologists provided free treatment and care to 2,000+ refugees and hosts. Thank you to all our partners for bringing care to those most in need.

🎉We're proud to launch the new ILDS Skin Health Training Hub, a free global learning platform developed with @WHO. With skin diseases affecting nearly 5 billion people, the Hub supports education to help healthcare workers improve care worldwide. Join: traininghub.ilds.org

🔹 2,300+ patients reached 🔹 Specialist skin care delivered @WHO is proud to have joined @ILDSDerm, @UNHCR_Kenya, @MOH_Kenya and local Kenyan dermatologists at Kakuma Refugee Camp, to provide skin consultations, treatment and medicines, train frontline health workers, and pilot teledermatology. #SkinHealth #NTDs

Dermatologic care, education and research - how do they come together to strengthen capacity? The RDTC is featured in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, highlighting its role in sub-Saharan Africa. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Out now! The second issue of the Community Skin Health Journal (CSHJ) is live on our website and the CSH App. Dive into timely and global insights 📰✨Read the full issue and stay informed on the latest in community skin health: bit.ly/CSHJ-Vol21-2

Join this World NTD Day webinar exploring how skin-related neglected tropical diseases are increasingly shaped by migration, climate change, and global health inequities. #WorldNTDDay #BeatNTDs 📅 30 January 2026 ⏰ 14:00–16:00 GMT 👉 Register here: bit.ly/WorldNTDDay-We…

Catching up with the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre - now featured in @derm_digest! With support, including a US$1 million ILDS commitment, the PDTC is expanding training, research and new services to strengthen dermatology care across the Pacific: bit.ly/ILDS-in-the-Ne…

A new PHOTO STORY in CSHJ Vol 21, Issue 1 features a 23-year-old who developed dermatophytosis directly over a tattoo 20 days after it was done. Fungal elements were confirmed on microscopy & antifungal treatment led to full recovery: bit.ly/CSHJ-Tattoo-De…

We’re proud to share highlights from the 16th Annual NNN Conference in Kampala, Uganda! Read ILDS Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Morvarid Zehtab's reflections and key takeaways from the Kampala event: bit.ly/NNN-report @ILDSDerm #SkinHealthforAll #NNN2025 #SkinNTDs

Highlights from Day 1 of the 4th ILDS World Skin Summit, bringing together over 150 leaders, representing 94 dermatology societies from around the world to the #WSS2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. #SkinHealth4theWorld

We really enjoyed being part of this year’s @NTD_NGOs Network (NNN) Skin Symposium 2025 in Kampala, which brought together organisations and experts dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases worldwide! ntd-ngonetwork.org #NNN2025 #SkinNTDs #Dermatology @ILDSDerm

📖 Want to sharpen your skills in recognising infectious skin #ulcers? This new article in Community Skin Health Journal explores ulcers of infectious aetiology, with real case examples, diagnostic clues, and treatment strategies. bit.ly/CSHJ-Article-U… #skinulcers #CSHJ

⚠️ Deadline Extended! Thinking about applying for the 2026 DermLink Grants Programme? Now's your chance - we've extended the deadline to give you more time to prepare and submit your application. New deadline: Friday 10 October 2025, 16:00 GMT. Apply 👉 bit.ly/dermlink_open

⏳ Two weeks left to apply! Looking for funding to enable you to improve skin health in an underserved community? You can still apply for a #DermLink grant, but only until 16:00 GMT on 3 October! Apply here: bit.ly/dermlink2026_l…

Reminder! The 2026 DermLink Grants Programme is still open for applications until 3 October 2025. ILDS Member? Apply now. Not an ILDS Member? Partner with one of our members to support your application: bit.ly/dermlink2026_l… #SkinHealth4theWorld #DermLink

Over 1 billion people live with skin disease, yet less than half can access care. At the RDTC in Tanzania, Medical Assistants and Clinical Officers from 17 countries are being trained to change that, with support from the IFD. ▶️ Dr Esther Freeman: bit.ly/RDTC-IFD-Esthe…