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Zveza organizacij pacientov Slovenije

Zveza organizacij pacientov ter uporabnikov zdravstvenih in socialno varstvenih storitev Slovenije

Ljubljana, Slovenia

HealthMental healthMedical researchHuman rights
Network or umbrellaFounded 2022National reach
Profile last updated: March 24, 2026

About

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.

Location

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Founded

2022

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Legal name

Zveza organizacij pacientov ter uporabnikov zdravstvenih in socialno varstvenih storitev Slovenije

Registration

2705923000

VAT number

SI56610000

Focus areas

patientspatient organisationshealth policyrare diseaseshealth literacyadvocacy

Languages

SL

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMental healthMedical researchHuman rightsEducation

Works for

PatientsCarers

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCapacity buildingCommunity programmes

Programmes

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.

Countries of operation

Slovenia

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donationsGovernment fundingEU funding

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

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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