Latest news Spina Bifida (72) Prevention (56) Hydrocephalus (53) International Solidarity (28) Developing Countries (22) Human Rights (102) Network Development (55) Community Building (50) Right to Health (64) WSBHD (20) Ageing (12) Youth (23) Europe (65) Sexuality (7) SkiForAll (4) Vacancy (3) 10 December 2023 TACKLING MICRONUTRIENT MALNUTRITION IN A WARMING WORLD AT COP28 10 December 2023, Sunday | 11:15 – 12:30 GMT | Health Pavilion, Blue Zone, Thematic Arena 2, Building 89, Food and Health, Upper floor, Expo City Dubai Read more 6 December 2023 IF Statement on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems for persons with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus With a new IF statement, IF stands as a precursor with its long-time focus on rehabilitation. Indeed, almost thirty years ago, IF contacted the World Health Organization and proposed to work together for producing a guide for mid-level rehabilitation workers, to be used for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH). Read more 6 December 2023 IF Statement on Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis In an upcoming statement, IF calls for a greater awareness and urgent action towards the needs of persons with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) in time of conflict and humanitarian crisis. According to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), a humanitarian crisis includes man-made conflict, natural disasters or pandemics – or all of them. This raises concerns on human-rights and exacerbate pre-existing human rights vulnerabilities, especially for persons with disabilities. Read more 6 November 2023 IF joins the 49th ICBDSR Annual Meeting On November 6 2023, Dr Sylvia Roozen - Secretary General of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus emphasised in her keynote address the important role ICBDSR members have on surveillance research to inform NTD Prevention & Care. Read more 1 November 2023 Election Time! The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) is looking for a board member in preparation for the upcoming elections scheduled for June 2024. Read more 25 October 2023 World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day 2023 Conference: Accessibility for All! The WSBHD23 Conference brought together global communities to raise awareness about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. IF members from the regions Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe shared their vision of “Accessibility4All” for this year’s WSBHD23! Read more Previous Page Next Page