European Liver Patients' Association

European Liver Patients' Association (ELPA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights and interests of liver disease patients across Europe. Founded in 2004, ELPA's mission is to promote the interests of people with liver disease and to raise awareness about liver health.

History

The European Liver Patients' Association was established in 2004 by a group of liver patients and patient organizations from different European countries. The aim was to create a unified voice for liver patients at a European level, and to ensure that their needs and concerns are heard by policy makers, healthcare professionals, and the general public.

Mission and Objectives

ELPA's mission is to promote the interests of people with liver disease, their carers, and families. The association aims to raise awareness about liver health, promote early diagnosis and effective treatment, and advocate for the rights of liver patients.

ELPA's objectives include:

• Raising awareness about liver diseases and their prevention
• Promoting early diagnosis and effective treatment
• Advocating for the rights of liver patients
• Providing information and support to liver patients and their families
• Collaborating with other organizations and stakeholders in the field of liver health

Activities

ELPA carries out a range of activities to achieve its mission and objectives. These include advocacy work at the European level, awareness-raising campaigns, educational programs, and the provision of information and support to liver patients and their families.

Membership

ELPA's membership consists of national liver patient organizations from across Europe. The association works closely with its member organizations to ensure that the needs and concerns of liver patients are represented at a European level.

See Also

• Liver disease
• Patient advocacy
• Healthcare in Europe