31/05/2026
𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
From May 26–29, Barcelona hosted the EASL Congress 2026, one of the leading international events in hepatology, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and key stakeholders in liver health.
Over four days, the congress showcased the latest scientific advances, clinical challenges, and emerging research in liver diseases, reinforcing its role as a key platform for knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
𝗘𝗟𝗣𝗔: 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗚𝗠
At the same time, the European Liver Patients’ Association (ELPA) held a parallel programme of activities, highlighting the essential role of patients within the hepatology landscape.
A key highlight was the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which provided an important space to:
- Strengthen collaboration among European patient organisations
- Share priorities, challenges, and strategic directions
- Reinforce joint efforts to improve outcomes for people living with liver diseases.
In addition, ELPA organised further initiatives focused on patient engagement and capacity building, including educational sessions and dedicated meetings within the framework of the congress.
The alignment of EASL and ELPA activities once again underscores the importance of a more participatory healthcare model, where the patient voice plays a central role.
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