International League of Dermatological Societies

🌍 Inside the Work of the ILDS: Skin Health for the World. We bring together global dermatology societies to improve skin health through advocacy, education, and partnerships. Watch our new video to see our work and impact: bit.ly/Get-toKnow-ILDS

The @WHO has opened a public consultation on the draft Global Action Plan on Skin Diseases as a Global Health Priority. This landmark plan aims to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for skin diseases worldwide. 🔗 Take part: bit.ly/WHOConsultatio…

Join the first webinar in the Global Dermato-Epidemiology Forum (GDEF) Seminar Series and hear leading global experts discuss how evidence, research, and policy must come together following the World Health Assembly resolution on skin diseases. Register: bit.ly/GDEF-Seminar-A…

Final call for nominations! Tomorrow is the deadline for the ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award 2027, recognising young derms making an outstanding contribution globally. 📩 Check your inbox for details & let's celebrate excellence in dermatology together.

Meet our new team member, Alexis Ahern 👋As Programme Coordinator, Alexis supports our @glodermalliance & @ControlScabies programmes. With a background in international development & sustainable enterprise, she's passionate about improving access & equity. bit.ly/ILDS-Staff

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, One Health is on the agenda. Our team is at the #OneHealthSummit in Lyon, joining global partners to advance a collaborative approach to human, animal, and environmental health - and ensuring skin health is part of the conversation. #SkinHealth4theWorld

Over 4.69 billion people are affected by skin conditions worldwide. 🌍 This #WorldHealthDay, watch our short documentaries from around the world to understand why skin health matters, and see how members and projects we support are changing lives. Watch: bit.ly/ILDS-Documenta…

Who in your Society is making a meaningful impact in dermatology? Nominations are open for the ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award 2027, recognising recently qualified dermatologists contributing to dermatology, particularly in under-served communities.

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.

Upcoming Webinar | With less than a week to go, join us on #WorldHealthDay for a special conversation with Prof Roy Chan. In this session, he will reflect on his extordinary journey in dermatology. 📅 7 April 2026 ⏰ 12:00-13:00 GMT Register here: bit.ly/ILDSWebinar-Ap…

🔹 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

Congratulations to three of our ILDS Certificate of Appreciation 2025 recipients, who were recently honoured for their contributions to global dermatology. 🏅Dr You Chan Kim 🏅Dr Antonio Massa 🏅Prof Mahira El Sayed Learn more & meet our 2025 winners: bit.ly/ILDS-COA-2025

We are proud to see Prof Henry W. Lim receive the @AADskin Gold Medal - the Academy’s highest honour. Through decades of leadership in photodermatology, education, and global collaboration, he has helped advance dermatology worldwide. Read more: bit.ly/AAD-GoldMedal2…

Say hello to our new team member, Elena Kryuchkova 👋 In her role as Project Coordinator, Elena will be supporting projects across policy and global health, including the WHO Committee and the Grand Challenges in Skin Health projects. Meet our team: bit.ly/ILDS-Staff

🎉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

Upcoming Webinar | Join us for this ILDS Leadership webinar where Prof Roy Chan reflects on his journey in dermatology, from his work around HIV advocacy to leading the World Congress of Dermatology 2023. 7 April | 12:00–13:00 GMT Register: bit.ly/ILDSWebinar-Ap…

Nominations are open for the ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award 2027. Recognising young dermatologists making an outstanding international contribution. 📩 Check your inbox for nomination details and let us celebrate excellence in dermatology together.

.@TheLancet has announced a new Commission on Skin Health, with ILDS contributing as a key contributor - the first Commission focused solely on skin health. Experts from every region will shape evidence-based recommendations to improve #SkinHealth4theWorld bit.ly/Lancet-Skin-He…

Helping build a clearer global picture of atopic dermatitis. 🌍Established under ILDS & developed with the @CouncilEczema, @IADPO & ISAD, GADA compiles global data to inform future care, policy and research. Hear from Prof Carsten Flohr in our new video🎥 youtu.be/_en0lUkNjso

Just over 1 week left🏅 Nominate inspiring dermatologists for the ILDS Certificates of Appreciation 2026. Recognise leaders & humanitarians strengthening global collaboration & improving care where it is needed most. Deadline 28 Feb. Details sent to Members #SkinHealthfortheWorld