Global Self-Care Federation

Through its Charter on Environmentally Sustainable Self-Care and Blisters TF, the consumer healthcare sector continues to advocate for better policies prioritising both consumer and planetary health. Today at a workshop organised by the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals to Implement the Global Framework on Chemicals, GSCF participated in a panel discussion alongside World Health Organization and other stakeholders to talk about transition to sustainable plastics packaging and how it is critical that future policies should support coherent regulations, innovations, circular principles, stakeholder alignment and consumer awareness. Mellissa Nguyen Ann-Lise Mikolajczak Padmaja Kamath Health Care Without Harm Kay Williams MBE bit.ly/4bcjbzZ bit.ly/3Deosu4 bit.ly/4gYJniP

Non-prescription antimicrobials (#NPAs) play an important  role in combating antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) by enabling early treatment of minor infections, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use, and slowing resistance.  A new paper from GSCF underscores their importance and was released at the recent #WiltonPark AMR dialogue.  The event provided an opportunity to explore the broader role of #selfcare in global health strategies to combat AMR including  better hygiene and sanitation, greater public awareness,  and preventions. Read the full brief here: https://ow.ly/ZoOI50V22IF

Now is the time for us all to act on improving access to safe & reliable medicines across Africa. Our DG Greg Perry shares how collaborations are key to building a healthier future for all. Act today to help African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) streamline regulations and spread quality care. #AfricanMedsAgencyNOW

At the close of the 156th #WHOEB meeting this week it is clear that : • #Selfcare is being explicitly recognized by countries and non-state actors as complementing Universal Health Coverage, managing sexual and reproductive health and preventing #NCDS like Type 2 Diabetes, oral disease and mental health. • The upcoming World Health Assembly and UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs are critical opportunities to reinforce the importance of how self-care complements action around UHC and NCDs. During the EB the GSCF was proud to contribute to joint constituency statements on Health Emergencies as well as Climate Change and Health. GSCF also put forward individual statements on UHC and a Draft Global Traditional Medicine Strategy. Read them here: https://lnkd.in/e75gtpNM Moving forward together with stakeholders and Member States we will continue striving for #betterhealthcare for all.

Good #selfcare depends on people's ability to access safe & effective medicines. Together African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) are promoting high quality, innovative treatments as everyone's right. Join patient representatives, pharmacy associations and business leaders in the call for African Heads of State and Government to ratify the #AfricanMedicinesAgency treaty: https://ow.ly/jWMV50UZajB #AfricanMedsAgencyNOW

This week, the WHO Executive Board has convened in Geneva to set priorities for the 78th World Health Assembly. Universal Health Coverage #UHC and #SelfCare are among the topics being discussed and were central to our own dialogues in a roundtable event where we were honoured to have been joined by Mekdes Daba Feyssa, MD, MPH, Dr Khalef Attalah, Lebogang (Lebo) LEBESE, Dr Ismail H. Rumatila, Amelle Liaz and Jack Fisher.    This is the year for advancing sustainable, people-centered healthcare and the #UHCAgenda. We look forward to engaging with global health leaders as we underscore the critical role self-care can play in fortifying heath systems and enhancing the accessibility of care. Together we can advance policies that empower individuals and communities worldwide!  #SelfCareForAll #WHOEB

📢 We’re pleased to launch our 2024 Impact Report! 🌍📖 This past year, we continued with our mission to advance self-care as a key pillar of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). From global policy advocacy to sustainability initiatives, our efforts have strengthened self-care’s role in health systems worldwide. Key highlights from 2024: ✅ Hosted the first-ever Global Self-Care Summit alongside the WHO World Health Assembly ✅ Launched the “Self-care is Healthcare” campaign on International Self-Care Day ✅ Established the Joint Initiative on Self-Care at the Asia-Pacific Self-Care Congress ✅ Advocated for sustainability in the consumer health sector in the UN Plastics Treaty Each of these milestones brings us closer to a future where self-care is recognized as essential to health and well-being. 📖 Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/Owe950UT4wK #SelfCare #UHC #GlobalHealth #ImpactReport2024

Good #selfcare helps people avoid #cancer related risk factors like excessive drinking or smoking & can reduce stress for those undergoing treatment. Join us this #WorldCancerDay in promoting a future for cancer care where people & communities come first - www.uicc.org

What will 2025 be the year of?   HBW's David Ridley Citeline sits down with associations across the self-care industry to discuss their outlook for the year.   Our Director-General, Greg Perry, comments, “2025 will be the year of advancing global self-care policy", mentioning that GSCF's priorities are environmental sustainability and advancing universal health coverage (UHC).   ➡️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqBBY_s8 AESGP ILAR - Autocuidado Responsable PAGB, the consumer healthcare association Pharma Deutschland NèreS RASCI (Romanian Association of the Self-Care Industry) #SelfCare #FutureOutlook #EnvironmentalSustainability #UHC

Great recognition of the value #nurses bring not only in providing care/treatment but in engaging with patients and their communities to help with health education, disease prevention and rehabilitation across the whole life cycle. Their incredible work is crucial to improving #healthliteracy, empowering patients and achieving #UHC.