Active Citizenship Network has recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with its historical Polish partner Instytut Praw Pacjenta i Edukacji Zdrowotnej, an association aimed at improving the situation of patients, increasing civic awareness of pro-health attitudes and influencing the shaping of national health policy. The Institute also works to integrate the community of patients' organizations, organizes regular meetings with key experts in healthcare, takes an active part in social consultations, and conducts advocacy in cooperation with patients' organizations, among other activities. I

n this context, Active Citizenship Network and Instytut Praw Pacjenta i Edukacji Zdrowotnej agreed to work together on the improvement of patients’ access to care and on the promotion of patients’ rights and to join forces with the aim to accelerate the participation of patients in European public policies, activities, and dialogues.