ILDS Update | November 2026
A round-up of the latest news and opportunities from the ILDS.
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Dear ILDS Members, friends and colleagues,
Between our quarterly newsletters, we wanted to take the opportunity to share some recent developments. This special update brings together a selection of news, opportunities and resources that support our mission to achieve Skin Health for the World.
We hope you find these updates valuable and encourage you to share relevant opportunities and resources with your members, colleagues and networks.
With warm personal greetings,
The ILDS Secretariat Team
Introducing Our New ILDS President-Elect
We are delighted to announce that Professor Emeritus Jorge Ocampo Candiani MD PhD has been elected ILDS President-Elect.
As he prepares to lead ILDS from June 2027, we spoke with him about his dermatology journey, priorities for ILDS and vision for the global dermatology community. Read our exclusive interview to learn more about his vision for the future of global dermatology.
Applications now open for NEW Teledermatology Grants
*Please see the full list of eligible countries in the eligibility and application information section on our website.
Applications are now open for the ILDS Teledermatology Grant Programme, delivered in partnership with CeraVe Care for All.
The new pilot programme will support locally led projects that establish or expand teledermatology services, helping healthcare providers improve access to dermatological expertise and care in their communities.
With funding of up to US $20,000 available for new services and US $10,000 for expanding existing initiatives, the programme aims to strengthen local capacity and improve access to dermatological care through teledermatology.
The pilot programme is open to eligible applicants in participating *CeraVe market countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas, creating opportunities to develop or grow teledermatology services that meet local needs.
Patient sign up deadline: 15 November 2026
Join us on 5 November, 16:00-17:00 GMT for the next GDEF Seminar, Measuring Global Access to Care: Epidemiologic Approaches and Challenges in Mapping Gaps.
Hear from leading experts as they discuss the challenges of measuring healthcare access around the world, mapping inequalities and using research to identify gaps in care.
Register today to secure your place
Why does skin bleaching occur, and what can be done to support safer skin practices? Join our interactive 'Safe Skin Practices Dialogue' online discussion exploring the social, cultural and health factors that influence skin bleaching, and hear from experts and individuals with lived experience about the actions needed to drive change. Reserve your free place
Have a question or perspective to share? Submit your comments ahead of the webinar to help guide the discussion.
The ILDS/IDEOM Pruritus and Prurigo Initiative is seeking input from physicians, researchers and patients to support the next phase of its international consensus project.
Physicians can take part via the survey. Patients can register their interest by contacting [email protected]. Please share this opportunity with relevant patients and colleagues.
New Film: Working towards a leprosy-free St Lucia
We're pleased to share our latest mini documentary, Island Dermatology: Working Towards a Leprosy-Free St Lucia.
The film follows Dr Keturah Edwin-Tobias, the only government-employed dermatologist in St Lucia, as she reflects on providing skin health services across the island. With limited specialist dermatology provision, her work spans everything from common conditions such as eczema and fungal infections to the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy.
Supported by the GLODERM Mentorship Programme and a GLODERM Access Grant, the film also highlights efforts to strengthen leprosy services through community skin health camps, improved contact tracing and increased awareness, helping to promote earlier diagnosis and better outcomes for patients.
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