Committee of National Societies (CNS)
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| From left: CNS Chair Prof. José Zanchetta (Argentina), CNS Vice-Chair Prof. Jean-Yves Reginster (Belgium), Chair of the Patients Societies Subcommittee Dr. Famida Jiwa (Canada) |
The CNS currently comprises 198 full or associate member societies in 93 countries (as of June 2011), territories and regions worldwide.
Members are independent, not-for-profit osteoporosis and musculoskeletal disorder societies or organizations which carry out medical activities, generate public awareness and policy change, and/or provide a variety of services for patients.
Although most member societies are from nations, the IOF CNS membership also includes independent territories, commonwealths, protectorates and geographical areas.
Read out about membership benefits and how to join.
Please note that new member societies can apply as either Full or Associate Members.
More information about the CNS
See list of member societies by country, with links to further information, including contact details
Many members of the CNS belong to the Patient Societies Subcommittee, an important forum for sharing information about international awareness and education programs carried out by the patient-oriented societies within the CNS. Activities of these societies include lobbying for better prevention, promoting early diagnosis for those at high risk for the disease and empowering the patient through support groups and independent information about treatment options. The Subcommittee, like the entire CNS, meets at least once a year. An important forum for the exchange of ideas within this group is the annual IOF World Wide Conference of Osteoporosis Patient Societies. In addition the CNS includes a small Membership Subcommittee which reviews applications for membership to the CNS.
