The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to announce the release of its new Position Paper on Gender Equity in Pain. Despite significant advances in gender equality, sex- and gender-related inequalities continue to shape how pain is experienced,...
The second Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) quarterly newsletter of 2026 is now available! In this edition, you will find: Updates on gender inequalities in healthcare and the underestimation of women’s pain; The launch of the new Position Paper on Employment and...
We are pleased to share that on 12 June, EFIC hosted a joint webinar between the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform, the World Health Organization, Pain Alliance Europe, and SIP Sweden on ICD-11 and Digital Health: Integrating Pain into Modern Health Systems. The...
On 29 May 2026, SIP Portugal brought together clinicians, policymakers, patient advocates, and social sector leaders in Lisbon for a landmark forum on chronic pain as a public health priority. The message was clear: chronic pain is not just a medical issue, but a...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of different relevant SIP materials and resources. These translations, developed through the dedicated efforts of SIP National Platforms, aim to make these...
Join us at the European Parliament for an in-depth discussion on chronic pain, employment and economic competitiveness. This event, hosted by MEP Jerković and organised by both MEP Jerković and the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform, is a call to action for EU and...
