World Skin Health Day 2024 Event: Skin Health Education for Migrants in Malta

In celebration of World Skin Health Day (WSHD), on 8 July 2024 the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and International Society of Dermatology (ISD) supported six educational and impactful events across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, West/Central/South Asia, and East Asia & Pacific. We're excited to present a video from the European WSHD Regional Event in Malta.

Organised by Dr Valeska Padovese and Bridges2Health&Rights, the European regional event visited various migrant centres in Fgura and Hal Far throughout the day, offering talks on skin hygiene and distributing multilingual information leaflets. Food and beverages from their home countries were provided to  participants, and free dermatological consultations and treatment were offered all throughout the day. Cultural mediators and migrant NGOs assisted in mobilising the migrant community, with posters placed in reception centres to inform residents about the event. Dozens of migrants were reached with this initiative.