
ELPA Extraordinary General Meeting
The European Liver Patients’ Association (ELPA) convened its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on November 28, 2024, with members joining in-person in Lisbon.
This critical gathering set the stage for a year of impactful advocacy and action. One of the highlights of the meeting was the introduction of new ELPA members, who bring fresh perspectives and energy to the organisation. Their expertise and passion will further strengthen ELPA’s mission to represent liver patients’ voices at national and international levels. A key development was the launch of a new Working Group (WG) focused on alcohol and liver health. Recognising the significant burden of alcohol-related liver disease, this WG will drive awareness campaigns, policy advocacy, and patient support initiatives. Updates from existing WGs showcased the remarkable progress made on hepatitis elimination, SLD, rare liver disease and liver cancer. Each WG presented detailed work plans for 2025, emphasising innovative strategies to tackle liver health challenges. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration and advocacy.