Health Decisions Tour in Latin America
Collaboration among patient groups and working together in setting common goals is vital. Together we can have a stronger voice to achieve our participation in the decision-making on health issues.
New Horizons – Real World Evidence in Action Presentation
Real World Evidence in Action video presented by Piga Fernández, LRG Global Relations Coordinator, and Executive Director of Fundación GIST Chile, at New Horizons 2019.
Patient of the Month for June: Piga Fernández
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic [...]
Crossing the Finish Line
I never thought that I would be sitting at the same table with Senators from my country while voting for a law that will potentially dramatically change the lives of cancer patients in Chile. [...]
Chile Cancer March Brings Change – Advocacy in Action!
Patients and Caregivers March! On December 4, 2018, President Sebastián Piñera, of Chile, signed the National Cancer Plan 2018 – 2028 and the National Cancer Law. LRG Global Consultant and Executive Director of Fundación [...]
Marching for the National Cancer Law in Chile
Our Global Consultant, Piga Fernández, Executive Director of Fundación GIST Chile has asked us to help support the passage of the National Cancer Law in Chile. In 2020, cancer will be the number one cause of death [...]
Doctor in the House Interview with Piga Fernandez
In this video, "GIST: Tumor del Estroma Gastronintestinal," LRG Global Relations Consultant, Piga Fernandez, interviews Dr. Claudio Aldunate.
Advocating for Rare Diseases Law in Chile
Fundacion GIST Chile was invited by the Federation of Rare Diseases in Chile (FECHER) to participate in a meeting where the main topic was the need of a Rare Diseases Law in Chile. The [...]
Advocacy in Chile: An Update
Above Left to Right: Piga Fernandez, Health Minister Carmen Castillo Taucher, President Michelle Bachelet We reported previously on the advocacy work being in Chile to benefit patients who need high cost treatments for seriously ill [...]
International Seminar on Cancer Policies in South America
In Santiago, Chile, on April 22, 2015, The Chilean Health Ministry (MINSAL) organized a seminar to discuss regional policies for cancer prevention and control. Representatives of WHO, OPS, RINC, and UNASUR, were invited along [...]