Full Name
Milan Mishkovikj
Job Title
ELPA director /CEO Hepar Centar Bitola
Company/Institution/ Organization
ELPA / Hepar Centar Bitola
Speaker Bio
Milan Mishkovikj, MSc
Milan Mishkovikj is a highly accomplished patient advocate, healthcare strategist, and leader in patient-centered policy development. With a distinguished career spanning national and European health initiatives, he has been at the forefront of patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and policy reform. Milan is dedicated to improving healthcare systems through innovative strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and patient-centric solutions that enhance early screening, diagnostics, immunization, medical treatment, and social welfare systems.
Education & Professional Expertise
Milan holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Law from St. Kliment Ohridski University in Bitola and an MSc II Level University Master’s Degree in International Patient Advocacy Management from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Rome, where he was one of the inaugural graduates of the world’s first International Master in Patient Advocacy Management program.
As an EUPATI Fellow, Milan completed the prestigious EUPATI Expert Training Course, a globally recognized program offering expert-level training in medicines research and development, equipping patient advocates with in-depth scientific knowledge and regulatory expertise.
Leadership Roles & Impact
Milan plays a pivotal role in multiple organizations across Europe and North Macedonia, advocating for patients' rights and healthcare improvements:
• Board Director, European Liver Patient Association (ELPA)
• President, National Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (NAPO), North Macedonia – leading national patient-centered healthcare reforms.
• Vice President, Program Manager & CEO, Hepar Centar Bitola – founder and key strategist in liver disease advocacy and healthcare system enhancements.
• EU Health advocate, – advocating for better healthcare policies and patient engagement in EU decision-making processes.
• North Macedonia Representative in GIANT (Global Immunization Action Network Team) and WHA – World Hepatitis Alliance – contributing to global immunization policies and patient empowerment initiatives.
Vision & Advocacy
Milan’s work is deeply rooted in patient empowerment and healthcare innovation. As a case manager and caregiver, he directly engages with patients, understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations. His leadership fosters multi-stakeholder collaborations between scientists, policymakers, patients, and industry partners, ensuring inclusive and high-quality health recommendations at national, European, and global levels.
His extensive expertise in healthcare communication, media relations, and PR enables him to drive impactful awareness campaigns and legislative advocacy. He has successfully implemented novel strategies to enhance patient engagement, improve healthcare accessibility, and advocate for policy reforms that prioritize patients’ voices.
Commitment to Healthcare Transformation
Milan believes that healthcare advancements must be supported by international organizations such as WHO and the European Commission, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive European healthcare system. His initiatives aim to bridge gaps between patients and decision-makers, ensuring that healthcare policies are patient-driven and scientifically sound.
With a relentless commitment to public health, policy advocacy, and healthcare system reform, Milan Mishkovikj is dedicated to shaping a future where every patient has access to timely, high-quality, and equitable healthcare.
Milan Mishkovikj is a highly accomplished patient advocate, healthcare strategist, and leader in patient-centered policy development. With a distinguished career spanning national and European health initiatives, he has been at the forefront of patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and policy reform. Milan is dedicated to improving healthcare systems through innovative strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and patient-centric solutions that enhance early screening, diagnostics, immunization, medical treatment, and social welfare systems.
Education & Professional Expertise
Milan holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Law from St. Kliment Ohridski University in Bitola and an MSc II Level University Master’s Degree in International Patient Advocacy Management from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Rome, where he was one of the inaugural graduates of the world’s first International Master in Patient Advocacy Management program.
As an EUPATI Fellow, Milan completed the prestigious EUPATI Expert Training Course, a globally recognized program offering expert-level training in medicines research and development, equipping patient advocates with in-depth scientific knowledge and regulatory expertise.
Leadership Roles & Impact
Milan plays a pivotal role in multiple organizations across Europe and North Macedonia, advocating for patients' rights and healthcare improvements:
• Board Director, European Liver Patient Association (ELPA)
• President, National Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (NAPO), North Macedonia – leading national patient-centered healthcare reforms.
• Vice President, Program Manager & CEO, Hepar Centar Bitola – founder and key strategist in liver disease advocacy and healthcare system enhancements.
• EU Health advocate, – advocating for better healthcare policies and patient engagement in EU decision-making processes.
• North Macedonia Representative in GIANT (Global Immunization Action Network Team) and WHA – World Hepatitis Alliance – contributing to global immunization policies and patient empowerment initiatives.
Vision & Advocacy
Milan’s work is deeply rooted in patient empowerment and healthcare innovation. As a case manager and caregiver, he directly engages with patients, understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations. His leadership fosters multi-stakeholder collaborations between scientists, policymakers, patients, and industry partners, ensuring inclusive and high-quality health recommendations at national, European, and global levels.
His extensive expertise in healthcare communication, media relations, and PR enables him to drive impactful awareness campaigns and legislative advocacy. He has successfully implemented novel strategies to enhance patient engagement, improve healthcare accessibility, and advocate for policy reforms that prioritize patients’ voices.
Commitment to Healthcare Transformation
Milan believes that healthcare advancements must be supported by international organizations such as WHO and the European Commission, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive European healthcare system. His initiatives aim to bridge gaps between patients and decision-makers, ensuring that healthcare policies are patient-driven and scientifically sound.
With a relentless commitment to public health, policy advocacy, and healthcare system reform, Milan Mishkovikj is dedicated to shaping a future where every patient has access to timely, high-quality, and equitable healthcare.
