Zveza organizacij pacientov Slovenije
Zveza organizacij pacientov ter uporabnikov zdravstvenih in socialno varstvenih storitev Slovenije
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Founded in 2022, Zveza organizacij pacientov Slovenije is a non-profit network based in Ljubljana, Slovenia working on health, mental health, medical research +2 more.
The Slovenian Patient Organisations Association (ZOPS) is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit federation that brings together patient organisations, associations and unions of patients and users of health and social care services in Slovenia. It works to improve patients' rights and access to health and social care, strengthen patient organisations, represent patient interests to policymakers, payers and health institutions, and raise health literacy. Its work includes advocacy, education programmes, regional outreach and participation in EU-funded research on rare diseases and gene therapy. It is based in Ljubljana and operates nationwide.
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ZOPS na obisku
Health · Slovenia
Regular regional visits held every other Wednesday to meet patient organisations, health institutions, health professionals, families, media and municipalities at local level, promoting health awareness and local engagement.
EVOLUT Krepimo znanje za boljše zdravje
Health · Slovenia
Project co-financed by the Ministry of Health, running from January 2026 to 2028, to strengthen health literacy, empower patients and increase patient organisations' involvement in the health system.
GeneH
Medical research · Slovenia, Portugal
EU Horizon Europe project, led by the University of Coimbra, to develop gene therapies for rare diseases, with ZOPS representing the patient voice in research, testing and guidelines.
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Univerza v Coimbri, Kemijski inštitut, Slovensko inovacijsko stičišče, BioSistemika, JAFRAL, Agencija RRA LUR, Europa Donna Slovenija, Ministrstvo za zdravje Republike Slovenije
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