Neil Betteridge

March is #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth, a moment to recognize that autoimmune diseases are a growing global health challenge that demands urgent attention. Learn more: bit.ly/4rakQfL

At #ECCO26 in Stockholm, Sharma Tarang from @WHO addresses HTA regulation in the IFCCA session & how patients can contribute to assessments sharing an apt cartoon!. At @globalremission we promote person centred care for all chronic inflammatory disease patients, inc. IBD

Chronic disease presents patients and communities with a host of challenges. Anemia, a deficiency in red blood cells, is often one of them. Learn more: bit.ly/3TLRiqQ

Remission can be perceived as “being able to do what you want, when you want, in the way you want to do it.” Learn more: bit.ly/3FLdr4U

Every patient—across disease states, across the world— deserves to be heard and feel supported. In 2026, GAfPA will continue advocating for policies that put patients at the center of care. Learn more about the work GAfPA did in 2025 by reading its annual report: bit.ly/4r5m5gy

Treating with the aim of #remission means reducing or stopping inflammation to keep symptoms under control and life moving forward. Learn more: bit.ly/49u4PKT

People living with #axSpA in Norway can find great info & support from the patient group Spafo Norge & here at @globalremission we were pleased to partner with them to explore what remission can mean for patients. Watch here.

Today is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day! #RheumDay shines a light on a disease that affects millions worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood. Learn more now: bit.ly/4aeeju9

Throughout the year, GAfPA supported global, regional and national stakeholders to ensure that health policy prioritizes achieving optimal outcomes for those living with chronic and complex conditions. Learn more in GAfPA's 2025 annual report: bit.ly/4sRp8dP

What does remission mean? And how can you achieve disease control? @spondylitten discusses all things remission with rheumatologist Gunnstein Bakland for their podcast Spafopodden. GAfPA's @Neil_Betteridge provides the introduction to this episode. Listen now: bit.ly/3NzQfdn

Shared decision-making is extremely important in achieving the best possible results. The collaboration between rheumatologist and patient is crucial for a patient to achieve remission. Read more from GRC member @ASIntFed: bit.ly/3LR90bL

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In 2025, across five continents, the Global Alliance for Patient Access advocated alongside clinicians and people with lived experience of chronic conditions to advance patient-centered health care. Looking ahead, GAfPA has identified five key opportunities to advance patient-centered care in 2026 and beyond. Read them here: bit.ly/4jlJvM3

#Remission from chronic inflammatory conditions improves patient outcomes and quality of life. It means going from chronic pain to greatly reduced pain, and in some cases, no pain. Read more in GRC's op-ed with @Devex: bit.ly/3FdrDDu

What a year for those advocating for people living with chronic inflammatory conditions! Huge thanks to our 70+ patient advocacy group members at the Global Remission Coalition for the start we’ve made together and here’s to further success in 2026!

Chronic disease presents patients and communities with a host of challenges. #Anemia, a deficiency in red blood cells, is often one of them. Learn more: bit.ly/3TLRiqQ

The idea of remission for AiArthritis diseases used to feel out of reach. Today, that is changing. In our newest episode, Leila sits down with @Neil_Betteridge from the @globalremission to explore what remission really means, why it matters, and how more patients can get there. They talk about early diagnosis, timely access to treatment, barriers that still stand in the way, and what helps people stay in remission once they reach it. If you or someone you support is navigating the patient journey, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and practical guidance. bit.ly/3XPooYB #remission #AiArthritis #autoimmunediseases

#DYK? Around 7 million people worldwide live with inflammatory bowel disease. With no cure, patients often face delayed diagnosis and suboptimal treatment, leading to poor health outcomes, and significant economic burden. Learn more about the need for a global shift in #IBD care: bit.ly/49XBf25

AiArthritis does a great job speaking up for people living with autoimmune inflammatory arthritis conditions. So it was good to talk to Leila about what remission can mean, and how the Global Remission Coalition is aiming to support more and more patients to pursue remission.

#DYK? Blood is a vital—and uniquely individual—resource. Yet certain patient populations across the globe continue to struggle with #BloodHealth. The Global Alliance for Patient Access convened experts and advocates in Brussels, Belgium, for a workshop to exchange good practices and discuss the key barriers and possible solutions needed to improve blood health. GAfPA would like to thank all participants for their invaluable contributions and reaffirms its commitment to support making blood health a global priority, increasing awareness and improving patient outcomes. Read GAfPA's Fast Facts about chronic disease, anemia and blood health: bit.ly/3TLRiqQ @ECPObesity, @mh_europe, @FIGOHQ, @WHO, @wfsaorg, @CancerHellas, @Arthritisie, @FNALCER, @NATAforum