September 30, 2025Open Access
View Full PaperGrand Challenges for Skin Health Revisited: The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) Skin Disease Atlases
Key Points
- The recent resolution from WHA78 emphasizes skin diseases as a significant public health concern, reinforcing global efforts.
- This recognition marks a decade since the launch of the Grand Challenges in Global Skin Health initiative (GSHi).
- The international community is urged to enhance resources and policies to improve care for individuals with skin diseases.
- Commitment from WHO member states is crucial to avert neglecting skin health, targeting better health outcomes worldwide.
Abstract
On May 24th 2025, the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78) adopted a resolution recognising skin diseases as a global public health priority. This reflects a collective commitment from WHO member states to strengthen policies, secure resources, and improve care for those affected by skin diseases. This milestone comes a decade after the launch of the Grand Challenges in Global Skin Health initiative (GSHi).