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The WHO’s new four-year strategy places health at the center of global policy — with a focus on equity, system resilience, and concrete actions for sustainable change.
Rare liver diseases often go unrecognized until they reach an advanced stage. Timely diagnosis requires improved communication within the healthcare system, based on clarity, empathy, and trust. Expert insight into this topic was provided by Antonija Šimunković, CEO of the Croatian Rare Liver Foundation.
The OECD PaRIS survey reveals how patient experiences can shape a more effective, equitable, and human-centered healthcare system of the future.
Despite significant health inequalities affecting vulnerable children and adolescents, integrated approaches, digital platforms, and local initiatives offer effective solutions. The key to progress lies in cross-sector collaboration and the removal of administrative barriers to ensure equal access to healthcare for all.
What is the importance of connecting stakeholders in healthcare, how does the pharmaceutical profession contribute to the system, and why are prevention and health promotion essential for its sustainability?
Children with multiple disabilities enter a legal vacuum after the age of 18, where parents can no longer make decisions, although they continue to care for them.
Rare, yet numerous: In February, we marked the International Day of Rare Diseases, which, despite their name, affect millions. How many people actually live with rare diseases?
People who have recovered from serious illnesses often face financial difficulties, which is why some countries have introduced the ‘right to be forgotten’ – a law that ensures equal access to financial services and prevents discrimination.
Building the “New Face of Health” requires concrete steps towards a more modern and sustainable healthcare system, with trust as the foundation of it all.
This year, we are emphasizing health as the main national resource and the currency of the future. Therefore, we spoke with the director of the Croatian Institute of Public Health “Dr. Andrija Štampar,” Prof. Prim. Dr. Sc. Branko Kolarić, MD, who shared his insights on the importance of prevention and planning in healthcare.