EUROPEAN LIVER PATIENTS ASSOCIATION (ELPA)

The European Liver Patients Association (ELPA) was born out of the collective ambition of various European liver patient groups seeking to exchange their diverse experiences in managing liver diseases across different countries. In June 2004, a coalition of 13 patient groups from 10 European and Mediterranean Basin countries convened, leading to the establishment of ELPA. Its official inauguration took place in Paris on April 14th, 2005, coinciding with the annual conference of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). Today, ELPA boasts a membership of over 30 groups from 25 countries, serving as a representative body for liver patients, their families, and volunteers.

ELPA’s role in the project is to represent patients’ perspectives and view. We are crucial part of communication and dissemination team making sure the project information and results are recognized by general public and policy makers.

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