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Local Strength, United Action: IFPA Forum Africa 2026
From May 7-9, 2026, Nairobi will host IFPA Forum Africa, the first time the forum is held in Kenya.
World Psoriasis Day 2025: The Domino Effect in Kenya
PAK joined IFPA's global campaign to show how psoriasis triggers a chain reaction of health and social challenges.
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Upcoming IFPA Forum Africa 2026
Local strength, united action
Nairobi will host IFPA Forum Africa 2026, marking the first time the forum is held in Kenya. This three-day event will break tradition by incorporating extended training sessions, workshops, and regional dialogues.
- Spotlight on Africa: The forum will highlight gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and awareness across the continent.
- Patient voices: African patients will share lived experiences to shape global advocacy.
- Healthcare challenges: The forum will address knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals in both conventional and traditional medicine.
- Policy impact: Discussions will push for stronger commitments on care, inclusion, and research.
- Representation: Ensuring African patients are visible in global health conversations.
- Rights: Advocating for equitable access to treatment and support.
- Research: Strengthening data collection and evidence to guide policy and care.
- PAK's role: Members will contribute testimonies, lead workshops, and showcase Kenya's advocacy journey.
World Psoriasis Day 2025
The Domino Effect in Kenya
On October 29, 2025, the Psoriasis Association of Kenya joined the global "Stop the Domino Effect" campaign led by IFPA. The theme highlighted how psoriasis sets off a chain reaction of challenges, from physical symptoms to mental health struggles and social stigma.
In Kenya, PAK organized community talks, radio interviews, and awareness rallies. Patients shared testimonies about how untreated psoriasis can lead to psoriatic arthritis, depression, and isolation.
- Media coverage amplified patient voices.
- Posters and social media campaigns reached thousands across Kenya.
- Patient testimonies connected local experiences to the global narrative.
World Psoriasis Day 2025 reminded us that every domino matters, and stopping the chain reaction starts with awareness and support.
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