Global Self-Care Federation

🚀 We're delighted to launch Self-care is healthcare! As health systems around the world continue to contend with a range of challenges, evidence-based self-care offers a promising way forward in the journey to achieving sustainable healthcare and ensuring health and well-being for all. As part of #InternationalSelfCareMonth, we're highlighting what self-care means and its importance for individual and societal health. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/djgVkatj #SelfCareIs

📢 Early bird registration is now open for our Regional Congress in Bangkok 13-15 Nov! Join GSCF, APSMI and TSMIA to help shape our vision of #selfcare as part of #healthcare across Asia-Pacific. Register here: https://ow.ly/lnoh50SUqgI

Did you know that antimicrobials are used in both over-the-counter medicines (OTCs) and prescription antibiotics? The difference is that they can be used safely in OTCs to treat minor conditions, without risking #AMR. Read more about how we can protect access to #selfcare interventions while combating AMR: https://ow.ly/QzQs50T4b8y

#OTC products use ingredients like antifungals, antisceptics, antivirals or antibiotics to help treat a wide range of common conditions like: ✔️dandruff ✔️sore throat ✔️burns ✔️athlete's foot ✔️thrush Find out more about their proper use as part of a healthy #selfcare routine: https://ow.ly/QzQs50T4b8y

Have you heard about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and can adapt to resist the medicine we use to treat infections. Preventing this is a key concern for World Health Organization. We're committed to combatting AMR too. Find out how: https://ow.ly/FI7M50T4aTE

E-labeling for #OTC products helps overcome education and language barriers to make them more accessible while limiting paper waste and emissions. We call on regulators to update labelling requirements and further support the development of digital labelling. Learn more: https://t.ly/9rh6F

Good sleep is key to a healthy lifestyle. In 2022, 37% of Americans experienced sleep issues, up a full 8 percentage points from 2018 levels. See how self-care can help improve everyday wellbeing: https://t.ly/9rh6F

As we celebrate #InternationalYouthDay, GSCF Director General, Judy Stenmark, reflects on the importance of #digitalhealth to empower young people to practice safe, evidence-based #self-care. Read her blog here: https://ow.ly/GBPO50SYfz1

Pharmacists are a reliable & convenient source of advice, especially when it comes to medicines that are newly available over-the-counter. Guiding people through self-treatable conditions is increasingly important in reducing the growing burden #NCDs place on health systems. International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Self-care as recognised by the WHO is essential to improving global wellbeing and achieving #UHC. We look forward to welcoming you in November 2024 for our Joint Congress in Bangkok hosted in collaboration with Asia Pacific Self Medication Industry (APSMI) & Thai Self-Medication Industry Association (TSMIA). Help shape our vision of #selfcare as part of #healthcare across the Asia Pacific. Register now: https://ow.ly/EC9m50SUqgJ