EFA will launch the new Europe-wide advocacy campaign “Atopic Eczema: #BreakTheInvisibleBurden” on 13 January 2026 from 12:30 to 14:50 at the European Parliament (JOZSEF ANTALL Floor 3 JAN Q3 Area) in Brussels, Belgium.
Atopic eczema is one of the most prevalent skin diseases in the world and one of the most under-recognised chronic diseases. It is often dismissed as “just a skin condition or rash”, but it’s a lot more. Understanding and recognising the unseen, multi-dimensional burden is critical to implement concrete actions towards better care, disease management, and quality of life for patients.
The launch of the campaign will come together with the Atopical Lives Exhibition, an immersive experience in the universe of atopic eczema patients, where visitors will discover the unknown, intimate aspects of living with atopic eczema through photography, videos and in-person patient testimonials.
The campaign launch will be followed by an interactive, cross-party policy discussion where Members of the European Parliament, patients, and healthcare professionals from across Europe will bring forward actionable policy priorities to turn the recently adopted WHA Resolution on skin diseases as a global public health priority into action at European and national level.
When: 13 January 2026, 12:30 - 14h50
Where: European Parliament (JOZSEF ANTALL Floor 3 JAN Q3 Area), Brussels, Belgium.
How: register here