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In 2024, Crveni Nosovi launched two new programs: one bringing joy to adults in oncology wards, and another offering regular clowning sessions for children with autism and seniors with dementia, fostering creativity, connection, and healing through laughter and art.

Spanish efhco member Pallapupas proudly receives the Josep Trueta Plaque for Sanitary Merit, honoring nearly 25 years of humanizing healthcare through humor. This award fuels their mission to bring emotional care to over 100,000 people annually.

Healthcare clowning has been recognized by Finland’s THL as an excellent, evidence-based, and effective child-oriented practice, now featured in their “Finnish Best Practice Portal.”

ZdravotniKlaun celebrated World Smile Day with clown filters, metro surprises, and videos inspiring people to “find the clown in you”—turning everyday challenges into moments of laughter.

For over 30 years, Lydia Pfister and her team have crafted personalized, colorful coats that complete the Théodora Giggle Doctors’ characters, creating over 1,250 unique designs that bring joy and laughter to hospitalized children through Fondation Théodora’s impactful work.

Isabelle Chillier alias Serpilette, travaille depuis 1996 pour l’association Hôpiclowns Genève. Elle nous parle du clown, de son expérience de clown hospitalier avec humour et sérieux.

Dank des MSD ‚Evidenztransfer‘ Preises 2023 zeigt ein neuer Film der Stiftung Humor Hilft Heilen die Mission der Clowndoktoren bis in den OP-Saal.

Barcelona historical statues love red noses – enjoy Pallapupas’ marketing campaign! Ever been to Barcelona? What do you recognise?

Czech ZdravotniKlaun had on February 21, 2024 the online premiere of their heart-moving documentary “Mocný zvuk” (Powerful Sound) about their special-trained hospital clown team at a Czech special ward for multiple-handicapped, incurably ill children, using music therapy techniques to communicate with the young patients.

Since February 2024, Le Rire Médecin brings joy to children at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, now spreading laughter in 18 cities across France!