🌍 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

Please join us in congratulating Professor Emeritus Jorge Ocampo Candiani MD PhD, our newly elected ILDS President-Elect! He will formally assume the ILDS Presidency in June 2027, at the conclusion of the @WCD2027. Read our exclusive interview: bit.ly/ILDS-PresidentElect20…

The free ILDS Skin Health Training Hub, developed with WHO, offers expert-led learning for healthcare workers worldwide. The new Lymphoedema Management in Resource-Limited Settings course covers assessment, diagnosis, management, referral and self-care. bit.ly/Lymphoedema-managemen…

Thank you to our Members for helping build the foundation for what's next. Together, you've helped create the first global picture of access to dermatologic care and establish the first global benchmark of the dermatology workforce. 🔗 skinobservatory.org #SkinObservatory

UPCOMING SEMINAR | Where are the biggest gaps in access to healthcare worldwide? Join the next GDEF Seminar: Measuring Global Access to Care: Epidemiologic Approaches and Challenges in Mapping Gaps. 📅 5 Nov 2026 | 16:00-17:00 GMT Register today: bit.ly/GDEF-Seminar-Nov2026

🏅 Two weeks remaining to submit your nomination for the 2027 ILDS Certificate of Appreciation Awards. Deadline: 31 October 2026, 23:59 GMT Nomination details have been distributed to the Presidents and Organisational Liaisons of current ILDS Member organisations.

Myths and misconceptions can make it harder for people to make informed choices about their skin health. That's why challenging misinformation is an important part of the ILDS #MovementForSafeSkin. 📥 Explore the toolkit and help spread the message: 🔗 ilds.org/safe-skin

🌍 Celebrating the recipients of the 2027 ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award. The ILDS is proud to announce the six recipients of the 2027 Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award. Read the full announcement: bit.ly/ydia2027-recipients

The Global Access to Skin Health Observatory found that 79% of dermatologists are based in urban areas globally. In lower-income countries, that figure reaches 91%, highlighting challenges for rural areas. Explore the findings: 🔗 skinobservatory.org/

🌍 Recently presented with an ILDS Certificate of Appreciation, three recipients reflect on what this recognition means to them and the communities they serve. Nominations for the 2027 ILDS Certificate of Appreciation are now open - Deadline: 31 October 2026, 23:59 GMT

🎉 A warm welcome to SOGUIDERM, the newest ILDS Member Society! We’re excited to connect with colleagues in Guinea and collaborate to advance skin health around the world. Together, we are advancing #SkinHealth4theWorld Learn more about ILDS membership: ilds.org/membership

The Skin Observatory Data Explorer turns global study data into an interactive resource, revealing insights on dermatology workforce capacity, training and access to care worldwide. 🎥 Watch Dr Esther Freeman demonstrate how to explore the platform. 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=lIbYSJD8…

We’re at the #EADVCongress 2026 in Vienna! If you’re attending this week, come and find us at Booth S10 in the National and International Societies Area. Meet the ILDS team, ask us about membership, projects and programmes, and add yourself to our global community map. 🌍

We’ve created practical #MovementForSafeSkin resources that ILDS Member Societies, dermatologists, healthcare providers & partners can use to start conversations, share trusted info & raise awareness of harmful skin-lightening practices in your communities ilds.org/safe-skin

A major milestone for the Skin Observatory study: the primary outcomes paper was published in JAMA Dermatology in August 2026. Based on data from 158 countries, the study reveals significant disparities in access to skin health care worldwide. 🌍 skinobservatory.org/press-pu…

Tomorrow: join us live for the latest ILDS webinar on #Paediatric #Dermatology. 3 expert speakers will share practical knowledge across important areas of care, from recognising dermatological emergencies to managing #atopicdermatitis and more. ▶️ bit.ly/ILDSWebinar-Sept2026

📍 Where you live can shape your access to skin health care. Africa has just 0.26 dermatologists per 100,000 people, compared with 6.0 in Europe. Addressing these workforce gaps is key to improving access to skin disease diagnosis and care worldwide. 🌍 skinobservatory.org/

"Through time he improved, and the most important thing is he regained hope." Dr Bisaya Mohammed Abubecker shares the story of a patient who travelled 100+ km for skin care in Eastern Ethiopia. A reminder that access means more than treatment 🌍 youtube.com/watch?v=ZmCV5256…

📊 74% of countries do not consider skin health a national priority. The Skin Observatory Study is helping identify policy gaps and opportunities to improve access to skin health care worldwide. 🔗 skinobservatory.org/

🔬 Only 17 out of every 100 people worldwide live in a country with enough dermatologists to meet population needs and 12 of those are in Europe. The Global Access to Skin Health Observatory highlights major workforce gaps & inequalities in skin health. skinobservatory.org