THIS IS UCARE
The UCARE programme is an initiative by GA²LEN for increasing the knowledge of urticaria by research, advocating for awareness and accrediting an interactive network of centers of reference and excellence in urticaria.
in 6 regions
Who We Are
The UCARE program is an initiative by GA²LEN, the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network, with the aim of developing and accrediting an interactive network of centers of reference and excellence in urticaria. Urticaria is a common, debilitating and often hard to treat condition that can be a challenge for both patients and treating physicians, especially when chronic. Since its inception in 2016, the UCARE network has grown to over 164 member centers in more than 45 countries. Today it is the biggest and most active consortium of urticariologists and urticaria centers with the largest global reach to patients affected by urticaria and its comorbidities.
What We Do
The UCARE network runs joint projects and studies and hosts conferences and meetings such as the Global Urticaria Forum and the UCARE Conference. We also inform and educate of medical professionals and patients on urticaria through our websites and social media channels, our advocacy day UDAY and our education programs for physicians (UCARE LevelUp) and for patients, (UCARE 4U).
Our Mission
Our mission is for the GA²LEN UCAREs to serve as referral centers for the diagnosis and management of urticaria, and thereby complement the current efforts and pathways of healthcare communities to provide adequate care for urticaria patients. The interaction of GA²LEN UCAREs as a strong global network of urticaria specialists aims at
- providing excellence in urticaria management
- harmonizing and improving urticaria management globally.
- increasing the knowledge of urticaria through research and education
- promoting urticaria research
- promoting the awareness of urticaria through advocacy activities
- broadening access to modern urticaria treatment in countries where they are available
- making concerted and systematic efforts to bring modern medicines to countries where there are none
Our Vision
Our vision is to increase the quality of life of all patients affected by urticaria by excellent medical care and research that improves our understanding of urticaria and its treatment. We also want to grow awareness of the disease, its symptoms, comorbidities, burden, its diagnostic workup and treatment options, thereby empowering both patients and physicians to take control of all aspects of urticaria.
News,webinar
February 23, 2024REGISTER NOW Introduction & Moderation 5’ Jason Fok Urticaria in children 15’ Petra Staubach-Renz Urticaria in elderly and people with complex medical needs 15’ Kanokvalai Kulthanan Urticaria in pregnant and [...]
New centers,News
February 5, 2024A very warm welcome to our new UCARE Center in Peru: EMEDIC Salud in Lima Head: Dr. César Alberto Galvan Calle Deputy: Dr. Liz Veramendi Espinoza Auditor: Prof. Dr. Emek [...]
New centers,News
January 12, 2024A very warm welcome to our new UCARE Center in Lithuania: Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Pulmonology and Allergology Center Head: Prof. Dr. Anzelika Chomiciene Deputy: Prof. Dr. Laura Malinauskiene [...]
New centers,News
January 12, 2024A very warm welcome to our new UCARE Center in Brazil: Urticaria Outpatient Clinic Divisão de Clínica Dermatológica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São [...]
Podcast
January 3, 2024“We treat until it’s gone.” Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by Professor Gordon Sussman to discuss the use of antihistamines in people with urticaria, covering the history, side effects, safety [...]
News,webinar
December 12, 2023REGISTER NOW Accredited by the EACCME® with 1 CME Point The global guidelines on urticaria are a marvelous document, but there are always exceptions: patients who do not fare well [...]