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Aug 21, 2023
DEBRA Spain's work in funding research, international collaboration, and EB healthcare
DEBRA Spain are delighted to announce they will be dedicating €100,000 to a research project to develop a topical gel to treat RDEB wounds.


Aug 13, 2023
DEBRA UK announces its first approved drug repurposing clinical trial
This clinical trial will see an existing licensed treatment for psoriasis clinically tested on children and adults with severe EB simplex


Jul 14, 2023
LifeArc and DEBRA Austria launch £2.5m funding call for repurposing therapies for EB
This Special call will seek innovative proposals to develop therapeutics for severe unmet needs that can be brought rapidly to EB patients.


Jun 27, 2023
DEBRA France hosts its annual meeting of families in Paris
On April 1st, DEBRA France hosted its annual meeting in Paris. 30 families came together for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.


Jun 26, 2023
Celebrating two years of support in Indonesia: a recap of DEBRA Indonesia's events
The group has held several online and in-person events to cater for its EB patient and healthcare communities in the archipelagic country.


Jun 26, 2023
Charity run funds raised for DEBRA Germany
DEBRA Germany was one of four charitable causes that received funds raised from a charity run held on June 17th by the Lions Club Bidenkopf.

Jun 26, 2023
DEBRA South Africa takes part in Dermatology Nursing Workshop
The nurses were educated on EB and how to take care of babies' wounds with the resources available to them in their respective centres.


Jun 26, 2023
Funds raised for DEBRA Colombia through the HEELP Program
Heel Colombia has set forward a plan to rewrite the future with the purpose of transforming lives through different projects.

Jun 25, 2023
DEBRA Ireland has a new look
Debra Ireland have been working hard to refresh its look to make it more relevant, accessible and in line with what they want to achieve.


Jun 24, 2023
Empowering girls in Egypt
The objective of the foundation is to encourage EB patients interested in drawing and learning crafts.


Jun 22, 2023
Prizes awarded to DEBRA representatives at GlobalSkin Conference 2023 ELEVATE
Two DEBRA reps were recipients of the Patient Leader Awards honoring leadership of GlobalSkin members at local, regional, and global levels.


Jun 22, 2023
DEBRA International attends GlobalSkin Conference 2023 ELEVATE
It proved a wonderful opportunity for various DEBRA/EB delegates to connect, strategise, and discuss priorities for their communities.


Jun 18, 2023
Graeme Souness swimming the English Channel for DEBRA UK
Graeme set a lofty target of raising £1.1 million from the Channel swim, which has now been surpassed with well over £1.2 million raised.

Jun 13, 2023
Video highlights of DEBRA Ukraine's activities supporting its members during war time
The video demonstrates the sterling work by the group to support its members and EB patient community in times of extreme adversity.


May 31, 2023
DEBRA Spain works to ensure families receive the best possible level of care
From appealing for greater healthcare professional presence and attending the paediatric palliative care conference to 31 family visits.


May 27, 2023
DEBRA Egypt holds arts and crafts lessons for girls with EB that helps raise funds for those with EB
With the help of volunteers, the Foundation has started the arts and crafts lessons of candle making with the girls for the past two months.


May 27, 2023
DEBRA Australia's 'Butterfly Breaks'
DEBRA Australia is thrilled to offer the 'Butterfly Breaks' program, providing much-needed respite for individuals, couples, and families.


May 24, 2023
DEBRA Italia and Fondazione Reb celebrate charity concert 'MUSIC AGAINST DIFFERENCES'
DEBRA Italia and Fondazione Reb celebrate charity concert 'MUSIC AGAINST DIFFERENCES'


May 23, 2023
DEBRA Germany hosts EB families weekend
DEBRA Germany had a wonderful weekend with a group of EB families in Schmallenberg/ Sauerland.

May 18, 2023
DEBRA UK completes its largest ever EB patient insight study
DEBRA UK completes EB patient insight study to better understand how EB impacts a patient's life and the type of care they receive.
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