News

Infertility in Primary Care

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:17:00 GMT

The AfriWON Research Group (ARG) meets monthly to discuss research relevant to family medicine across the continent.

AfriWON Renaissance Newsletter: Research Edition

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:45:12 GMT

AfriWON Renaissance documents a growing continental network of family medicine trainees and early-career physicians learning to design, conduct and publish research together, now reaching around twenty African countries.

3 Shanghai Community Health Service Centres Receive WONCA Practice Accreditation

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMT

Yinhang, Dapuqiao and Gumei recognised for high standards in family medicine and patient-centred care

Short Film: A visit to Waikato

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:27:57 GMT

WONCA President Dr Viviana Martinez-Bianchi is invited home by Kaumātua Russell Riki to his rural community in Aotearoa New Zealand

Health Journalists: The Fourth Pillar of Health Governance

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:21:14 GMT

From Reporting News to Saving Lives: An Evidence-Based Perspective on the Role of Media in Health Systems

What Would Most Help Women Physicians

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:35:48 GMT

Reflections from the WONCA South Asia Community

Rural Miscellany August 2026

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:34:02 GMT

An Occasional Rural Miscellany Dr John Wynn-Jones

In the World of Work, Balancing Team Dynamics

Dr Hina Jawaid — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:57:42 GMT

Dr Hina Jawaid, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine (WWPWFM)

Montegut Scholar's Report: CIMF

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:54:40 GMT

Montegut Scholarship report from Dr Juan Carlos Perozo Garcia on the 9th Ibero-American Congress of Family Medicine

Beca Montegut 2026: informe del Dr. Juan Carlos Perozo García

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:29:47 GMT

IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Medicina Familiar

AfriWON Newsletter: Welcome to Gaborone

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:46:00 GMT

AfriWON Renaissance, the Young Doctors' Movement of the WONCA Africa Region, has produced a newsletter ahead of the 9th WONCA Africa Region Conference in Gaborone, Botswana, from 10 to 11 September 2026.

Generalism in Family Medicine: A WONCA Sydney 2023 Research Project

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:54:00 GMT

WONCA is keen to announce the recent publication of a paper written by key WONCA members reflecting on data gathered from a vibrant workshop at WONCA Sydney 2023.

Continuity of Professional Identity: From Core Values to Future Family Doctors

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:33:43 GMT

Why we are embarking on Phase 2 of the WONCA Core Values Project

WONCA WHO Liaison Report 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:56:20 GMT

Kim Yu MD, FAAFP, DABFM

Nigerian Family Doctor Leads National AIDS Agency

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:29:57 GMT

Dr Temitope Ilori

Webinar Report: Who Takes Care of Women Doctors?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:17:16 GMT

Report on WONCA WWPWFM APR Webinar 2026 “We Take Care of Women… But Who Takes Care of Women Doctors?”

New leadership for WP on Quality and Safety

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:12:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety has used 2026 to renew its leadership and sharpen its focus.

Global Rural Health Summit - Final Pre-webinar

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:48:55 GMT

Our third and final pre-summit webinar coming up, hosted in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).

Rural Miscellany - July 2016

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:31:21 GMT

An occasional newsletter on all things rural from Dr John Wynn-Jones (Wales), former chair of Rural WONCA

Survey: Medication Adherence Management in Primary Care

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:59:42 GMT

Contributions to the ESPACOMP/WONCA Guidebook

WP on Planetary Health Newsletter

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:42:37 GMT

This newsletter is meant to be a quick read — a space to share our stories, news, publications, and projects, helping us cross-fertilize ideas and make networking and cooperation easier.

PHCFM webinar for peer reviewers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:47:02 GMT

The webinar is aimed at anyone who reviews, or would like to review, for PHCFM.

Call for Abstracts: WONCA APR Conference 2027

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:34 GMT

WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2027 22–25 April 2027 | Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong SAR, China

Legacy of 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:51 GMT

21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference. Held in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, from 10 to 13 April 2026.

WONCA Launches First Young Family Doctors NCD Fellowship Cohort

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:11:47 GMT

A new global programme designed to support early-career family doctors in strengthening prevention, management, and leadership in NCD care within primary care.

A new chair in global primary care: Oxford invites family doctors to apply

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:29:24 GMT

Dr Sadok Besrour Professor of Global Primary Care

A WONCA no encontro “Saúde Rural em Evidência”, em Brasília

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:31 GMT

No dia 28 de maio de 2026, a Presidente da WONCA, Prof.ª Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, participou do encontro “Saúde Rural em Evidência: Desafios, Avanços e Perspectivas”, realizado em Brasília para marcar o primeiro aniversário do Programa Saúde no Campo.

WONCA at “Saúde Rural em Evidência” in Brasília

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:10:41 GMT

On 28 May 2026, WONCA President Prof Viviana Martinez-Bianchi took part in “Saúde Rural em Evidência: Desafios, Avanços e Perspectivas”, an event held in Brasília to mark the first anniversary of Brazil’s Programa Saúde no Campo.

Author interview: Maria Veronica Svetaz

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:06 GMT

A new book from the WONCA Special Interest Group on Adolescent and Young Adult Care

Webinar: Quality & Safety in African Primary Care

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:55:28 GMT

2nd July 2026 15h00-17h00 CAT

WONCA contributions to the 79th World Health Assembly

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:17:23 GMT

At the 79th World Health Assembly (18–23 May 2026, Geneva), WONCA delivered six official statements and co-signed two constituency statements.

Author Interview: Muna Chowdhury

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:17:39 GMT

A new book from the WONCA Special Interest Group on Adolescent and Young Adult Care

World Family Doctor Day 2026: Reports from Member Organizations

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:06:00 GMT

On 19 May 2026, family doctors around the world marked World Family Doctor Day under the theme "Compassionate Care in a Digital World."

3rd World Congress of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:56:53 GMT

Participation Report submitted by Prof María Pilar Astier Peña

WONCA EMR Newsletter, June 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:35:07 GMT

The June 2026 edition of the WONCA Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Bridging Health and Peace: Report on WHA Side Event

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:37:59 GMT

Advancing the Global Health and Peace Initiative at the World Health Assembly

WONCA Council to meet on 16 June 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:39:37 GMT

WONCA will hold a meeting of its World Council on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

WONCA SIG on Family Violence renamed WONCA SIGPRAV

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:08 GMT

WONCA Special Interest Group on Prevention and Response to Abuse and Violence, WONCA SIGPRAV.

WPA webinar on pre-operative liquid fasting

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:12:10 GMT

WONCA is pleased to take part in a webinar organised by the World Patients Alliance (WPA) in collaboration with the European Patient Safety Foundation (EUPSF), titled "Liquid Fasting Before an Operation: Reducing Risk, Improving Care".

AfriWon News

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:24:29 GMT

WONCA Africa 2026 AfriWon Renaissance Journal

Advancing Women's Excellence in Family Medicine

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:55:55 GMT

A Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders

WONCA contributions to the 79th World Health Assembly

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:21:58 GMT

At the 79th World Health Assembly (18–23 May 2026, Geneva), WONCA delivered six official statements and co-signed two constituency statements.

New MDD Minds publications now available

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:21:13 GMT

Two new articles on the MDD Minds for Primary Care project are now available on PubMed. MDD Minds was developed by WONCA and partners to support family doctors and primary care teams in improving care for people living with major depressive disorder.

Intergenerational dialogue on life-course immunization

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:25:42 GMT

Dr Ibrahim Banaru Abubakar, Chair of AfriWon Renaissance (2025–2027), recently represented African family medicine in a World Federation of Public Health Associations webinar on life-course immunization, contributing to an intergenerational global dialogue on prevention, policy, and the future of primary care.

Dermatology Webinar

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:15:47 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Dermatology has published the recording of its latest webinar, “Dermatology Pearls for Primary Care: Lessons from ACD ASM 2026.”

WFDD 2026: Take part in our campaign

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:40:37 GMT

WONCA Digital Health Webinar Series: Session 2

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:01:13 GMT

Join Session 2 of the WONCA Digital Health Webinar Series, an international initiative led by the WONCA Working Party on Digital Health to support family doctors and primary care teams in understanding and integrating digital health into everyday clinical practice.

Bridging Health and Peace: WHA side event

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:54:39 GMT

Co-organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), and Member State partners, including Brazil, Slovenia, and Spain, this timely side event convenes policymakers, practitioners, and frontline health workers to explore the vital intersection of health and peace.

Why the World Still Needs Family Doctors in the Digital Age

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:07:38 GMT

Opinion piece submitted by Dr. Ebrahim NooriGoushki (Iran)

Webinar: World Family Doctor Day 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:52:14 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Planetary Health will mark World Family Doctor Day 2026 with a webinar exploring digital health, compassionate care, and environmental responsibility.

SPACE Project Publishes State of the Art Report on Social Prescribing

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:44:15 GMT

The SPACE State of the Art Report explores how social prescribing and volunteering can support cancer recovery, with WONCA contributing the perspective of family medicine and primary care.

WONCA EMR Conference 2026 rescheduled to November

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:02:01 GMT

26 - 28 November 2026

Global Rural Health Summit at TUFH 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:52:14 GMT

Global Rural Health Summit, taking place as part of TUFH 2026.

John MacLeod Oration 2026: Dr Jo Scott Jones

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:56:36 GMT

WWPWFM Asia Pacific Region Activity Report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:56:34 GMT

WONCA APR Conference, Iloilo, Philippines | 24-27 March 2026

ASPIRE Physician Leadership Online Course

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:12:22 GMT

Registration is now open for the ASPIRE Physician Leadership Online Course, a self-paced online course organised by the ASPIRE programme under the Young Doctors’ Movement

Developing Research Capacity in AfriWon

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:14:34 GMT

The Afriwon research and clinical audit sub-group has been mandated to strengthen the culture of research, quality improvement, and evidence-based primary care among young and future family physicians across Africa.

Student forum for WONCA APR Conference 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:54:29 GMT

WVSU-COM hosts pre-event student forum for WONCA APR Conference 2026

UP-PGH Family Medicine Marks 50 Years

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:48:55 GMT

UP-PGH family medicine department celebrates 50 years, honouring alumni, leadership, and contributions to primary care.

Annual Report and WONCA Snapshot 2025

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:47:29 GMT

WONCA Snapshot 2025 is now available

Rural WONCA Assembly: Advancing the GRACE Initiative

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:48 GMT

Thursday 9 April 2026 World Rural Health Conference 2026

Rural WONCA launch GRACE Initiative

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:40:30 GMT

The GRACE Initiative — Global Rural Health Action, Collaboration and Excellence — a new framework to connect and recognise organisations around the world that are making a meaningful difference to rural health.

Conference Report: WONCA APR Iloilo 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:57:42 GMT

A report on the Asia Pacific Region conference held in iloilo, Philippines, March 2026.

Winners of the Dr Donald Li Global YDM Scholarship 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:29:49 GMT

Meet the winners of the Dr Donald Li Global YDM Scholarship 2026

Report on EUROPREV Forum 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:31:48 GMT

Submitted to WONCA News by Prof Maria Pilar Asier Pena

The Rajakumar Movement Pre-conference 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:48:08 GMT

A CANVAS OF COMPASSION: THE RAJAKUMAR MOVEMENT TRIUMPHS AT WONCA APR CONFERENCE 2026

Wes Fabb Oration 2026: Dr Donald Li

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:12:12 GMT

Past President Dr Donald Li

26 March - Social Prescribing Day

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:53:01 GMT

WONCA is a partner in SPACE, contributing a family medicine perspective and helping ensure the approach can work in real primary care settings.

Launch of 10-part series on digital health

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Part 1: Digital Health in Primary Care - Exploring Impact on Quality and Patient Care & Part 2: Patient Centered Care - Keeping it human in the age of AI

WONCA announces Young Family Doctors NCD Fellowship

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:50:46 GMT

A new global programme designed to support early-career family doctors in strengthening prevention, management, and leadership in NCD care within primary care.

Webinar: Workforce training and practice in the Americas

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:16:55 GMT

A discussion with the authors of the new regional study. PAHO, WONCA and the University of New Mexico

Human Factors Webinar: The Will and the Way to Primary Care Transformation

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:58:00 GMT

The speakers will offer insights from their research and hands-on experiences in practice facilitation and policy reform about the successful ingredients for renovating the primary care medical home.

Discover the 2026 Five Star Doctors

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:44:00 GMT

This year’s regional winners have been nominated by peers and mentors for sustained leadership, service, and impact in primary care.

WONCA EMR 2026 Conference Update

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:41:22 GMT

The Chair of WONCA EMR 2026 confirms that preparations for the Cairo conference are progressing on schedule, with continued attention to safety, logistics and communication with participants.

Mental Health CoP Webinar on WHO HIV Guideline

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:16:41 GMT

Join the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health for a webinar on the new WHO HIV service delivery guideline and its relevance for integrated primary care.

Video: International Women’s Day 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:44:02 GMT

For International Women’s Day 2026, the European branch of the WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine and the EYFDM Special Interest Group in Women’s Health created a video highlighting the importance of women’s health in primary care.

International Women's Day 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:20:04 GMT

Three upcoming webinars from the WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine will mark International Women’s Day across the Iberoamericana-CIMF, South Asia and Africa regions.

Dermoscopy: WTF? - What's the fuss? (Webinar)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:28:42 GMT

Date: 15 March 2026 Time: 10:00-11:00 UTC

Meet the 2026 Montegut Scholars

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:29:33 GMT

WONCA is pleased to announce the seven recipients of the Montegut Global Scholars Award for 2026 - supported by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation

FLIGHT Grant to support rural health leaders

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:30:59 GMT

Rural WONCA launches FLIGHT Grant to support rural health leaders

Free course: Climate Medicine training for family doctors and educators

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:01:38 GMT

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is offering a free, live-virtual course on Climate Medicine

From the President: Advocacy, Evidence, and Opening Doors for Primary Care

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:06:00 GMT

WONCA President Prof. Viviana Martínez-Bianchi, MD writes about the importance of advocacy to our profession

ICPC-3 to Become Openly Licensed

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:24:00 GMT

A Milestone for Primary Care Worldwide

WONCA at the WHO Executive Board

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:15:00 GMT

As a non-State actor in official relations with WHO, WONCA has a formal channel to bring the perspectives of family doctors into global health governance.

Building WONCA's advocacy potential - survey

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:31:00 GMT

The WONCA SIG on Policy Advocacy is launching a new project to strengthen family medicine advocacy across our global network.

De la presidenta: Incidencia política, evidencia y apertura de puertas para la atención primaria

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:31:51 GMT

Por la Prof. Viviana Martínez-Bianchi, MD Presidenta WONCA

University of Toronto survey on advocacy and policy training

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:01:51 GMT

The needs assessment survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will contribute to global efforts to improve access to high-quality primary care and family medicine for all.

Webinar: Global Coalition for Circulatory Health

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:19:04 GMT

24 February | 15:00-16:30 CET

WONCA-APR 2026: Programme Highlights in Iloilo City, Philippines

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:32 GMT

Dive deeper into WONCA-APR 2026: hands-on workshops, immersive tours, and unforgettable social experiences await you!

WONCA webinar series on digital health in primary care

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:18:55 GMT

Organised by the Working Party on Digital Health

WONCA closes its X (formerly Twitter) account

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:17:22 GMT

WONCA closes its X (formerly Twitter) account

WHO–WONCA Mini-Conference on Mental Health and Primary Care

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:28:00 GMT

WHO–WONCA Mini-Conference on Mental Health and Primary Care

Video: Family Doctors and Emergency Medicine

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:31:59 GMT

A new video follows the WONCA SIG on Emergency Medicine around the world

From the President: My Rural Roots

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:05:00 GMT

WONCA President Viviana Martínez-Bianchi reflects on her time working as a rural family doctor in Iowa.

In Memoriam: Dr. Giora Almagor

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:17:31 GMT

A Pillar of Family Medicine and a Dear Friend

Scam alert for Rural WONCA 2026 delegates

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:13:39 GMT

Scammers may use the public programme and abstract information to contact presenters and authors directly.

Music and Mental Health: Tone of Mind

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:05:00 GMT

A 15-minute documentary created by family doctors and colleagues across the world.

Mensaje festivo 2025 de la Presidenta

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:37:32 GMT

Mensaje festivo 2025 de la Presidenta

Enfrentar la violencia contra las mujeres en los sistemas de salud

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:16:06 GMT

El 25 de noviembre se conmemoró el Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer, y el Grupo de Trabajo de Mujeres y Medicina Familiar de WONCA CIMF organizó un panel de conversación en español, liderado por la Dra. Jaqueline Ponzo, MD, expresidenta de WONCA CIMF.

From the President: Holiday Message 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:46:18 GMT

Holiday discount on WONCA Direct Membership

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:58:02 GMT

Join WONCA and Support Family Medicine Worldwide

Why You Should Join Us for WONCA APR 2026

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:02:00 GMT

If not, now is the time, as the early bird deadline has just been extended until January 16, 2026!

2026 Pierre Pluye International Awards

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:09:11 GMT

The McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group has issued a call for applications for the 2026 Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education Scholarship.

Theme announced for World Family Doctor Day 2026

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:33:32 GMT

Compassionate Care in a Digital World calls on family doctors to engage with digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that protect equity and strengthen relationships.

Abstract Book - WONCA World Conference 2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:06:36 GMT

The Abstract Book from the 25th WONCA World Conference (Lisbon, September 2025) is now available online.

Universal Health Coverage Day 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:07:28 GMT

Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!

WONCA joins Global Commission for 21st Century Healthcare

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:46:51 GMT

WONCA President Dr Viviana Martínez-Bianchi will represent family doctors worldwide at the inaugural meeting of the Global Commission for 21st Century Healthcare

WONCA EMR Newsletter – December 2025

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:06:28 GMT

Edited by Dr Suha Hamshari, General Secretary of WONCA EMR

WONCA Accreditation for Shanghai Xidu Community Health Service Centre

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:39:00 GMT

The Shanghai Xidu Community Health Service Centre has been awarded WONCA Practice Accreditation, becoming the first community health service centre in Shanghai to complete this process.

Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship 2026

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:36:40 GMT

Three successful applicants will each receive a USD 2,500 bursary to support attendance at the WONCA World Conference 2025 in Lisbon, including conference registration, travel, visa costs, and accommodation.

Applications Open for the Montegut Global Scholars Program 2026

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:43:54 GMT

One family doctor from each of WONCA’s seven regions will receive a USD 3,500 bursary to attend a WONCA Regional or Rural Conference in 2026.

OECD PaRIS webinar: using patient voices to strengthen people-centred care

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:52:53 GMT

We invite WONCA members and family doctors worldwide to join this event and to use the PaRIS findings in their own advocacy for stronger, people-centred primary care.

Advancing Family Medicine and Health Equity Across the Americas

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:23:31 GMT

WONCA President Presents at APHA 2025

De la Presidenta: situar la equidad y la atención primaria en el centro de la acción

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:23:12 GMT

Mi respuesta a la Declaración Política sobre las ENT y la salud mental.

From the President: Placing Equity and Primary Care at the Center of Action

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:56:18 GMT

After the High-Level Meeting: My response to the Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health

A Palestinian Family Doctor’s Journey to WONCA World 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:52:41 GMT

Supported by the Donald Li Scholarship, Dr Beesan Maraqa describes her experience representing Palestine at WONCA World 2025, presenting her work, building professional connections, and highlighting the challenges faced by family doctors in conflict settings.

Rural WONCA 2022 honoured at Incredible Impacts award

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:45:55 GMT

The WONCA World Rural Health Conference 2022, held in Limerick, has been awarded the Main Grant in the ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance Incredible Impact Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to rural health worldwide.

Building Bridges in Lisbon

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:09:23 GMT

Dr. Michael Angelo Arteza shares his experience as a Donald Li Scholar at WONCA World 2025, highlighting collaboration and health equity.

IAGG eTRIGGER training Program in Geriatrics and Gerontology

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:24:26 GMT

We are excited to announce the launch of the fourth cohort of the IAGG eTRIGGER training programme for the Africa, Middle East and Europe (AFMEE) region, commencing 23 October 2025.

WHO Western Pacific Regional Committee in Nadi, Fiji

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:33:43 GMT

WONCA- Asia Pacific Region joins the 76th Session of the WHO Western Pacific Regional Committee in Nadi, Fiji

Destination Paris!

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:20:03 GMT

The next WONCA Europe Conference will take place in France from June 29ᵗʰ to July 3ʳᵈ, 2026.

WONCA-APR 2026 Shines at WONCA World Conference in Lisbon

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:14:43 GMT

Last month, members of the Steering Committee for the 27th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference (WONCA-APR 2026) visited Lisbon during the WONCA World Conference 2025.

Call for Papers: Academic Partnerships in Primary Health Care

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:30:43 GMT

Call for papers: Share your academic collaborations that strengthen Primary Health Care. Submit summaries by 4 Feb 2026 for the Frontiers in Medicine Research Topic “United in Partnership.”

John Murtagh, 3 July 1936 – 18 October 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:13:38 GMT

Australia

Support Gaza healthcare workers: WONCA backs MSF emergency fund

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:39:07 GMT

We ask you to support this effort — and to stand with those still providing care

Support Oxfam's Emergency Response in Gaza

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:42:06 GMT

Our colleagues are doing everything they can to save lives. We must do everything we can to support them.

New Chairs of WONCA WPs and SIGs (2025–2027)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:07:02 GMT

De la presidenta: Medicina Familiar para un Mundo Cambiante

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:25:46 GMT

Mi primera columna como Presidenta por Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD, FAAFP.

WONCA Awards Ceremony 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:08:06 GMT

The Awards & Inauguration Ceremony was held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, during the WONCA World Conference in Lisbon. We celebrated outstanding family doctors, emerging leaders, and dedicated members of our global community.

In memoriam: Professor Ricardo Donato

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:36:00 GMT

Brazil

From the President: Family Medicine for a Changing World

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:54:14 GMT

First column of Viviana Martinez-Bianchi MD

Global Five Star Doctor Award 2025: Prof. Inez Padula

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:45:00 GMT

Announced at the WONCA World Conference in Lisbon on Saturday, 20 September 2025, Professor Maria Inez Padula Anderson of Brazil has been named the winner of the 2025 Global Five Star Doctor Award.

From the President: Regional Growth and Final Gratitude

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:27:00 GMT

President Karen Flegg's final column expressing gratitude and reflecting on highlights from WONCA’s Executive Committee.

Sir Ashley Bloomfield Brings Leadership to Rural WONCA 2026

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:22:43 GMT

Sir Ashley Bloomfield, one of New Zealand’s most respected public health leaders, will be a keynote speaker at the 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference.

WONCA Iloilo Organizing Committee engages with Local Government

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:05:30 GMT

The 27th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference Organizing Committee, headed by host chair, Dr. Karin Estepa-Garcia, had courtesy meetings with the local governments of Iloilo City and Province of Guimaras in the Western Visayas Region of the Philippines.

Author Interview: Challenges in Primary Mental Health Care

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:54:09 GMT

Professors Christopher Dowrick (UK) and Christos Lionis (Greece), editors of the new WONCA book Challenges in Primary Mental Health Care: Models for Interdisciplinary Collaboration, spoke to WONCA News about why the book was needed, how it came together, and their hopes for the future of family medicine.

Supporting Our Physician Colleagues in Palestine

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:51:00 GMT

Dr Nagwa Nashat makes a call for solidarity with Palestinian healthcare workers, urging the global medical community to support urgent humanitarian needs.

Statement on Protecting Health Workers and Patients in All Conflict Zones, Including Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:59:57 GMT

WONCA Statement on Protecting Health Workers and Patients in All Conflict Zones, Including Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan

From the President: Governance Greening Growth two years on

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:09:00 GMT

The penultimate column from WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg

Deadline Extended: World Rural Health Conference 2026

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:33:51 GMT

John McLeod Oration

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:25:00 GMT

Dr. Jo Scott-Jones has been chosen to deliver the John McLeod Oration at the 2026 WONCA World Rural Health Conference in New Zealand.

Join the EM SIG Executive

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:36:30 GMT

Help Shape Emergency Care in Primary Health.

SIGFV Webinar on Sexual Exploitation

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:35:48 GMT

Hosted by the WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence

Author Interview: Digital Health for Primary Care

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:51:00 GMT

Interview with Ana Luisa Neves and Liliana Laranjo, editors of the upcoming book Digital Health for Primary Care.

Two Projects Selected for WONCA Project Labs

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:19:37 GMT

WONCA is pleased to announce the two projects selected for development through our new WONCA Project Labs initiative

Advancing Patient Engagement and Partnership

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

From Social Prescribing to Advocacy Across the Healthcare Cluster A webinar hosted by WONCA's Working Party on Quality and Safety

WONCA Five Star Doctor Awards 2010

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:37:56 GMT

Republished in August 2025

Author Interview: Exploring Core Values in Family Medicine

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:00:57 GMT

An interview with Professor Felicity Goodyear-Smith, on of the authors of the new WONCA title on Core Values in Family Medicine

From the President: Warm Welcomes and Future Leaders

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:16:00 GMT

WONCA President Karen Flegg shares highlights from her visit to Taiwan. She reflects on what makes a leader and encourages young doctors to get involved.

Partners in Health: WONCA and PAHO Sign Landmark MOU

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:21:33 GMT

A Milestone for Primary Health Care in the Americas

Discover the 2025 Regional Five Star Doctors

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:40:00 GMT

WONCA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Regional Five Star Doctor Awards.

Online Focus Group: Digital Health Training Needs in Primary Care

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:02:18 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on eHealth, in collaboration with the Global Digital Health Unit at Imperial College London, is conducting a global research project to explore the digital health training needs of primary care professionals.

Rising Star Award 2025 winner

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:58:22 GMT

WONCA is proud to honour Dr Maira Alejandra León Solarte of Colombia with the 2025 Young Doctor’s Movement Rising Star Award.

Webinar: Addressing Skin Problems in Primary Care Settings

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:20:48 GMT

Inaugural webinar of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Dermatology

WONCA & OECD: What Patients Say and Why It Matters to Family Doctors

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:45:00 GMT

Chronic Pain and Integrative Medicine in Family Practice

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:16:02 GMT

Join Us for an Online Round Table: Chronic Pain and Integrative Medicine in Family Practice

Call for Applications: Chair of SIG on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:39:00 GMT

WONCA invites applications for the next Chair of its Special Interest Group (SIG) on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference - New Zealand

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:30:40 GMT

Introducing the 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference in New Zealand, April 10th – 13th, 2026

WWPWFM activities for 2023–2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Between 2023 and 2025, WWPWFM expanded regional teams across Africa, Europe, Iberoamerica, North America, South Asia, boosted membership, hosted webinars and conferences, maintained gender equity, and collaborated with WONCA globally.

Webinar: Community-Based Cancer Rehab & Social Prescribing

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:44:00 GMT

WONCA invites you to a global webinar exploring how social prescribing is transforming cancer recovery through community-based rehabilitation and the leadership of primary care.

From the President: Focus on Rural and Resilience

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:59:24 GMT

In her monthly column, WONCA President Karen Flegg reflects on the EURIPA conference in Germany, a rural generalism award in Australia, and how family doctors marked World Family Doctor Day 2025 by promoting mental resilience and rural health equity worldwide.

Integrating Mental Health into NCD Care in Primary Care

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:47:00 GMT

WONCA-supported project in Ghana integrates mental health into NCD care, improving outcomes for patients with hypertension and diabetes.

Congreso CIMF 2025 - Montevideo, Uruguay

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:05:08 GMT

The city of Montevideo hosted the XII CIMF Congress and the IX Ibero-American Summit on Family and Community Medicine from 23 to 24 May 2025.

Survey: Patient & Family Engagement

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:12:34 GMT

The Working Party on Quality and Safety ask you to take a short 5 min survey on Patient & Family Engagement in Patient Safety

Global Family Medicine Survey

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:57:00 GMT

Family doctors worldwide are invited to take part in a new global survey aimed at strengthening the shared identity of our profession.

Webinar: Enhancing Healthcare Quality and Safety

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:29:00 GMT

The AfriWon Young Doctors Movement, in collaboration with the WONCA Working Party on Quality and Patient Safety, is organizing this webinar to foster dialogue and share innovative approaches to improving healthcare quality and safety.

Global Rural Health Summit Position Papers Published

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:39:09 GMT

Thank you to all who contributed.

Candidates announced for 2025 Executive Committee Elections

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:50:00 GMT

WONCA is pleased to announce the candidates standing for election to the Executive Committee. These elections will shape the leadership of our global community for the years ahead.

Webinar: Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:30:42 GMT

WONCA’s Special Interest Group on Family Violence invites you to a timely webinar on elder abuse and neglect.

Human Factors Sciences Webinar Series: John Toussaint

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:55:53 GMT

Saving Lives and Improving Care with Scant Resources but Imaginative Leadership

WONCA at the 78th World Health Assembly

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:19:14 GMT

WONCA's delegation, Dr María Pilar Astier Peña, Dr Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, Dr Harris Lygidakis report from the World Health Assembly in Geneva.

World Family Doctor Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Family Medicine

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:44:52 GMT

World Family Doctor Day 2025 was marked by vibrant activities across the globe, celebrating the theme “Building Mental Resilience in a Changing World.” Member Organizations hosted rallies, symposiums, hikes, and educational events. WONCA led a global campaign of videos, webinars, and resources.

Proposed Amendment to WONCA Bylaws

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:06:57 GMT

Meet the 2025 Montegut Global Scholars

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:54:51 GMT

Congratulations to the seven winners of the Montegut Global Scholars Program, who will each receive $5000 USD to fund their participation in the WONCA World Conference 2025

PaRIS surveys: Patients improving care worldwide

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:33:16 GMT

What if patients could help you improve healthcare—not just for themselves, but for millions worldwide?

From the President: Stronger FM - Morocco and South Korea

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg reflects on May conferences in Morocco and South Korea, highlighting progress in family medicine advocacy, young doctor leadership, and the importance of planetary health.

Implementing the Singapore Planetary Health Declaration in Practice

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:33:24 GMT

WONCA APR Busan 2025 Workshop Report

WONCA Rising Star Award 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:12:08 GMT

Apply for the WONCA YDM Rising Star Award 2025

WONCA contributions to the 78th World Health Assembly

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:10:23 GMT

At the 78th World Health Assembly (May 2025) WONCA delivered four official statements and co-signed two constituency statements.

Winners of the Donald Li YDM Scholarship Award 2025

Wed, 21 May 2025 11:04:12 GMT

Supported by Dr. Donald Li, former President of WONCA, this scholarship enables emerging family doctors from low- and middle-income countries to attend the WONCA World Conference in Lisbon, strengthening the practice of family medicine worldwide.

From The President: GP clinics that teach

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:03:09 GMT

May brings World Family Doctor Day – and I think of my dear colleagues and how they celebrate our day with such enthusiasm.

Building Mental Resilience: The Critical Role of Primary Health Care

Sat, 17 May 2025 07:30:21 GMT

Published to mark World Family Doctor Day 2025

WONCA APR 2025 Report: Reflecting on Success in Busan

Wed, 14 May 2025 12:53:30 GMT

The 26th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2025 (WONCA APR 2025), held from April 24 to 27 in Busan, Republic of Korea, concluded successfully and left a strong impression on all participants.

World Family Doctor Day 2025 – Webinar Series

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:33:05 GMT

In celebration of World Family Doctor Day 2025, WONCA’s Working Party on Mental Health is hosting a series of five free webinars exploring different dimensions of mental resilience in primary care.

Webinar: Addressing depression in primary health care

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:26:42 GMT

Webinar: Cultural approaches to mental health

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:20:46 GMT

Webinar: Key Concepts for Mental Resilience

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:12:11 GMT

A conversation between WONCA leaders who’ve spent their lives caring for others, and thinking deeply about mental health.

Webinar: How Family Doctors and Patients Can Improve Mental Health

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:01:12 GMT

This webinar is part of WONCA’s global campaign for World Family Doctor Day 2025, under the theme Building Mental Resilience in a Changing World. It highlights the powerful role of collaboration between family doctors and patients in improving mental health outcomes and creating systems that are more equitable, empathetic, and effective.

Webinar: Self-Care for Family Doctors

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:39:52 GMT

WONCA APR Council statement

Thu, 08 May 2025 14:24:37 GMT

The WONCA Asia Pacific Region (APR) Council has issued the following statement in Busan, Korea on 4 May 2025. It emphasizes the urgent need for strengthening and investing in primary care. This is both a global awareness initiative and a regional call to action, particularly regarding medical reform in Korea.

Announcing the 2025 Atai Omoruto Scholarship Award Recipients

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:08:07 GMT

WONCA is honoured to announce the 2025 recipients of the Dr Atai Anne Deborah Omoruto Scholarship Award: Dr Lydia Wangui Ngigi of Kenya and Dr Adedotun Olabisi Ajelabi of Nigeria.

Reflecting on Organizational Equity in WONCA

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:52:07 GMT

Jane Namatovu (Uganda), Chair of the WONCA Organizational Equity Committee

From the President: Tradition in India

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:08:00 GMT

WONCA President Karen Flegg shares highlights from the South Asia Region conference in India, celebrating tradition, innovation, rural health, and young doctors.

Webinar: Family Medicine Research Networks

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:01:51 GMT

Hosted by Professor Mehmet Akman, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Research, this one-hour webinar brings together family medicine researchers from three countries to explore the development of national research networks in primary care.

WONCA East Mediterranean Region Conference 2025 Program

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:50:06 GMT

Just announced: WONCA EMR 2025 program

Call for Working Party on eHealth Community Manager

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:56:10 GMT

Invitation to Join the eHealth Working Party as Community Manager

Atai Omoruto Scholarship Award Fund

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:24:28 GMT

An appeal from the chair of the Working Party on Women & Family Medicine to support the Atai Omoruto Scholarship Award Fund

Chemical Submission and Drug-Mediated Sexual Abuse in the 21st Century

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:13:00 GMT

You are invited to join our upcoming webinar hosted by the WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence. This session will provide an in-depth look at chemical submission and drug-mediated sexual abuse in the 21st century.

WONCA Africa Region Conference Report 2024

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:55:31 GMT

This document presents the full post-conference report of the 8th WONCA Africa Region Conference, held from 5–7 June 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.

World Health Day: Healthy beginnings, hopeful future

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:00:00 GMT

The health and well-being of mothers and children are inextricably linked, influencing not only individual lives, but also the prosperity of families, communities, and societies.

WHO Clean Air Conference: A Global Call for Action

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:00:35 GMT

Alan Abehlson attended the Second WHO Conference on Air Pollution and Health: Accelerating Action for Clean Air, Clean Energy Access and Climate Mitigation in Cartagena, Colombia, from 25–27 March 2025, as an invited representative of WONCA.

Webinar: Human Factors – Moving Patient Safety Upstream

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:30:19 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety warmly invites you to join the third webinar in our series exploring the role of Human Factors Science in improving primary health care.

From the President: WONCA Groups at work

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:32:00 GMT

WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg's monthly column.

Report on MDD Minds Closing Event

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:19:00 GMT

Celebrating Global Learning and Impact

Join WONCA SAR 2025 from Anywhere

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:54:00 GMT

Join virtually: Global Rural Health Summit

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:02:21 GMT

We're thrilled to invite you to the Global Rural Health Summit, now a flexible hybrid event!

WONCA signs fossil free communication commitment

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:15:35 GMT

WONCA will not work with PR or advertising agencies that represent fossil fuel companies or have contributed to misleading campaigns about climate or health impacts.

Prof Michael Kidd Appointed Australia's Chief Medical Officer

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:34:06 GMT

WONCA is delighted to celebrate the appointment of Professor Michael Kidd as Australia's Chief Medical Officer, marking a historic milestone as the first General Practitioner (GP) to hold this prestigious role.

MDD Minds Closing Event – Live Stream

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:54:58 GMT

Join us live from Brussels

Webinar: Global Perspective on Rural Health

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:28:32 GMT

This webinar will commence with a discussion on the Bengaluru Declaration on Rural Health followed by a discussion around Global Perspective on Rural Health.

Webinar: Get Your Work Published with Confidence!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:29:59 GMT

This collaborative webinar, hosted by the WONCA Working Party on Research and WONCA Polaris (the Young Doctors Movement of North America), is designed to help young family doctors publish their research with confidence.

Snapshot 2024 and the Annual Report 2024

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:12:05 GMT

Highlights from the Annual Report 2024

IWD: Accelerating Action

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:35:56 GMT

International Women's Day 2025

Honouring Dr Anne Deborah Atai Omoruto

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:44:38 GMT

Help continue the legacy of Dr Anne Deborah Atai Omoruto by supporting the her Scholarship Award.

Building Mental Resilience in a Changing World

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:52:47 GMT

The World Family Doctor Day (WFDD) 2025 campaign emphasizes building mental resilience in a rapidly changing world. This initiative aims to highlight the importance of family doctors and their role.

From the President: Strengthening Future Family Medicine

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:37:00 GMT

In her monthly column, WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg highlights initiatives strengthening Family Medicine, including dedicated training, mentorship, and research.

Using OECD PaRIS Report to Transform Primary Care

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

During the Lisbon launch event, WONCA President-elect Dr. Viviana Martínez-Bianchi joined a panel titled "Improving primary care in the light of PaRIS results."

WONCA President on the Rural Road to Health Podcast

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:35:53 GMT

A/Prof Karen Flegg, WONCA President, recently joined the Rural Road to Health podcast hosted by Dr Veronika Rasic, to discuss her journey in rural medicine and leadership.

WONCA SAR 2025: A Milestone in India's Global Healthcare Leadership

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:02:53 GMT

Dr Roshni Jhan Ganguly, Organizing Secretary of the WONCA South Asia Region Conference in Bengaluru, India, highlights its role in advancing primary healthcare, strengthening Family Medicine, and fostering international collaboration to drive policy reforms and innovation across South Asia.

Family Medicine Advocacy on the Global Stage

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:58:42 GMT

A report from WONCA WHO Liaison Officer María Pilar Astier Peña on WONCA’s Role at the 156th WHO Executive Board Meeting

WONCA at the WHO Executive Board

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:19:54 GMT

WONCA actively participated in the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board (EB156), making the case for strengthening primary care, investing in the health workforce, and ensuring universal health coverage (UHC).

SPACE Project supports cancer survivors through social prescribing

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:05:00 GMT

The Social Prescribing and Civic Engagement (SPACE) Project, funded by Erasmus+ (European Union), is an initiative bringing together eight partner organizations from across Europe.

Protecting Planetary Health in South Asia

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:26:52 GMT

Join us on 15 February 2025 at 08:00 UTC for an engaging webinar on environmental change, urbanization, and planetary health in South Asia.

Tangier: A Historical Crossroads and Innovation Hub

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:38:09 GMT

Thanks to its modern infrastructure, Tangier has become a hub for international events. The Hilton Houara Hotel, classified among the best in Tangier, provides an elegant venue with state-of-the-art facilities.

4th Pre-Summit Webinar - Global Rural Health Summit

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:23:09 GMT

Climate Change, Urbanization, and the Future of Rural Health Tuesday, 11th of February

Call to Action: Life-Course Vaccination

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:19:30 GMT

WONCA joins International Health and Community NGOs in Advocating for Life-Course Vaccination

WEBINAR:The Benefits of Meditation

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:25:00 GMT

WONCA's Special Interest Group on Integrative Medicine will be running a webinar on Saturday 22nd February at 14:00 UTC with Dr Ines Espiga Macedo from Portugal on the benefits of meditation.

Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS)

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:31:20 GMT

Do not miss out the launch of the PaRIS flagship report on 20 February 2025 (in Lisbon and online), where key questions in primary care will be answered from the perspectives of patients!

From The President: New Year Reflections

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Progress on the 3Gs: Governance, Greening, Growth.

WONCA Accredits Japanese Primary Care Association Program

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:40:42 GMT

The postgraduate training program of the Japan Primary Care Association (JPCA) has successfully achieved full WONCA accreditation.

WONCA Accreditation: Setting Global Standards for Family Medicine

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:44:40 GMT

Learn more about all of our accreditation services by visiting our redesigned website accreditation.wonca.com.

Applications Open for Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:34:28 GMT

he Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award (TFMRA), established by the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine (CTAFM) in 2008, offers an incredible opportunity to have your work recognized on the global stage.

3rd Pre-Summit Webinar - Global Rural Health Summit

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:52:02 GMT

We are excited to invite you to join and contribute to our 3rd pre-summit webinar as part of the Global Rural Health Summit.

East Mediterranean Newsletter January 2025

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:24:46 GMT

WEBINAR: YDM/SIG Emerging Practice Models for Family Medicine

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:56:00 GMT

Collaborative Webinar with SIG Emerging Practice Models for Family Medicine

Integrative Medicine Insights: Breast Cancer Study Analysis

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:59:39 GMT

Lived experiences of women with breast cancer in Indonesia on the usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Peruvian Traditional Andino-Amazonian Medicine

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:09:29 GMT

The use of Andean-Amazonian Traditional Medicine in Peru is still apparent in the country despite the advancement and expansion of Western medicine.

WEBINAR: Global Health: A Local Lens on Challenges & Solutions

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:37:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to join and contribute to our second webinar as part of the Global Rural Health Summit.

Montegut Global Scholars Program 2025

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:59:04 GMT

Applications for the Montegut Global Scholars Program 2025 are now open.

Young Doctor Liaison in WONCA SIG on Family Violence

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:38:19 GMT

We are inviting applications for the position of Young Doctor Liaison in the Special Interest Group on Family Violence (SIGFV).

WEBINAR: A Climate Change Curriculum

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:53:50 GMT

Invitation to the upcoming webinar with the WONCA Working Party for Women and Family Medicine

WONCA APR K-pop music video

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:46:02 GMT

All you gotta do is just meet us at the APR

NAPCRG honours Prof Felicity Goodyear-Smith

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:54:41 GMT

Prof Goodyear-Smith was awarded a prestigious prize at NAPCRG (North American Primary Care Research Group) in November.

WONCA Announces MDD Minds Closing Event

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:36:10 GMT

WONCA is hosting the MDD Minds Closing Event on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Mundo Madou, Brussels, Belgium.

Scholarship Opportunity: Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:39:00 GMT

The Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship is now open for applications, offering financial support to three young doctors to attend the WONCA World Conference 2025 in Lisbon.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:03:00 GMT

Statement by WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence (SIGFV) on the Conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From The President: Season's Greetings

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT

WONCA President's monthly column

Statement on the Protection of Health Personnel in Areas of Conflict

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:12:29 GMT

Statement on the Protection of Health Personnel in Areas of Conflict, approved at the WONCA Executive Committee meeting 19 December 2024

Announcing WONCA Project Labs

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:54:53 GMT

WONCA is excited to launch the WONCA Project Labs, an initiative designed to support our Working Parties (WPs) and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in transforming great ideas into full-scale, fundable project proposals.

International Survey on Point-of-Care Testing in General Practice

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:42:04 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) is launching a new international survey to assess the use of point-of-care tests in general practice.

Welcome to Busan

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:54:23 GMT

Ensuring a Safe and Memorable WONCA APR 2025 Experience

Updating the WONCA eHealth Party Group Lexicon

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:45:08 GMT

Let’s shape the future of eHealth terminology together!

Invitación al Conversatorio: Salud y Migración

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:45:12 GMT

Les extendemos una cordial invitación a participar en nuestro próximo Conversatorio sobre Salud y Migración.

Universal Health Coverage Day 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:19:13 GMT

Health: It’s on the government!

Webinar Kickstarts Countdown to the Global Rural Health Summit 2025

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:53:26 GMT

The journey to the Global Rural Health Summit, set for April 4, 2025, in Bengaluru, India, is off to a promising start.

Healing Beyond the Clinic: Building Healthier Communities

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:08:36 GMT

Together, with our communities, we can create a future where health is a shared responsibility and a collective achievement, driven by compassion, commitment, and the enduring principles of family medicine.

Webinar: Violence Against Female Doctors

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:51:39 GMT

This webinar, organized as part of the WONCA YDM & WP/SIG Collaborative Webinar Series, will explore the critical issue of violence against female doctors.

From the President: Cultivating the Future

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:47:00 GMT

The monthly column of A/Prof Karen Flegg, WONCA President.

Collaborative Fund: Closing a Chapter and Charting a New Path

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:55:09 GMT

We invited our Working Parties (WPs) and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to share their ideas and collaborate on solutions to some of the most pressing issues in family medicine.

e-TRIGGER Course for Asia-Oceania Region

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

New IAGG e-TRIGGER Course for Asia-Oceania Region Starting 18 January 2025

Research Mentorship - Mentor Application Open

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:24:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Research seeks experienced professionals in family medicine with a track record of at least 5 years of publishing in peer reviewed scientific journal.

Invitation to WONCA SAR India 2025

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:49:00 GMT

Roshni Jhan Ganguly Organizing Secretary - WONCA SAR 2025

SIGPA Webinar with WONCA President

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:13:50 GMT

"Leading from Behind - Have a Go, Network, Trust Others ... and Maybe Even Delegate??!"

Global Rural Health Summit Webinar

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:25:00 GMT

WONCA World 2025 Conference Topics

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:10:03 GMT

We are thrilled to unveil the main topics for the upcoming WONCA World 2025 Conference!

In memoriam: Dr. Maja Racic

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:08:00 GMT

WONCA Rural mourns the passing of a dear colleague Maja Racic (

WEBINAR: Advocating for Family Medicine Education

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:44:38 GMT

Join us for a webinar focused on advancing family medicine education in the South Asia region. 23 November 2024.

WONCA与平安携手推进中国全科医学发展

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:44:34 GMT

WONCA Supports Ping An in Advancing Family Medicine and Digital Health in China

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:50:54 GMT

Through WONCA’s Development and Enhancement Program (DEP), they support Ping An’s CPD Training Program and conducted a digital assessment of Ping An Good Doctor (PAGD).

The Advocacy Project (Beta)

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:05:48 GMT

The Advocacy Project, conceived by the WONCA Working Party for Mental Health and the Farley Health Policy Center, aims to enable young family physicians to inspire, lead, and advocate for the integration of mental health services into their local practices.

Research Mentorship - Mentee Application Open

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:55:29 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Research seeks young family doctors for a six-month research mentorship program. Applications close 15 November 2024. Apply now to gain essential research skills.

Primary Care Physicians and Planetary Health - Pakistan

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:32:27 GMT

Pakistan faces severe health impacts from climate change. A recent conference empowered primary care physicians to address climate-related health issues, integrating environmental awareness and sustainable practices into patient care.

Evolution of the WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:46:58 GMT

WONCA's Women and Family Medicine Working Party celebrates 22 years, fostering global leadership and support.

From the President: Ubuntu and an Irish Tribute

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:02:00 GMT

WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg, October 2024

Reflections on the 77th WHO SEARO Meeting in New Delhi

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:30:55 GMT

Dr. Roshni Jhan Ganguly represented WONCA at the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee.

WONCA Executive Meets WHO in London

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:26:38 GMT

RCGP London, 29 Sep 2024

Workshop: Exploration of Emerging Practice Models

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:01:15 GMT

EPMFM SIG will hold a workshop entitled "Exploration of Emerging Practice Models" in Shanghai on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Dr Michael Boland Award

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:36:16 GMT

WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg's tribute to Dr Michael Boland (Ireland) at the WONCA Europe Conference in Dublin.

CyberXFM 2: Webinar on Ethics and Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:41:44 GMT

Our second webinar in the CyberXFM series.

WICC Meeting in Newcastle

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:41:06 GMT

A report from Gustavo Gusso on the meeting of the WONCA International Classification Committee in Newcastle, UK.

Montegut Scholar at Ubuntu 2024 Conference

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:54:19 GMT

Virtual Presence at Ubuntu 2024 Conference: A Montegut Scholar’s Experience from Dr Bola Fatusin (Nigeria)

Pierre Pluye Family Medicine Education Scholarship

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:26:58 GMT

The McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group is proud to announce the sponsorship of the fourth edition of The Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education Scholarship.

WONCA North America Inaugural Convening

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:41:54 GMT

WONCA North America held a successful inaugural event, uniting leaders in family medicine.

WONCA Europe Core Values Workshop

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:16:36 GMT

WONCA Europe conference. Dublin, Ireland.

European Young Family Doctors' Forum 2025

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:50:51 GMT

European Young Family Doctors' Forum 2025 Comes to the Grand Region

Past Presidents on China Mission

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:19:52 GMT

Past Presidents Donald Li and Anna Stavdal represented WONCA at the annual conference of the Chinese Society of General Practice in Harbin, September 7-8

Urgent Support Needed for ANNU Family Medicine Clinic in West Bank

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:45:13 GMT

Support the Only Family Medicine Training Center in the Northern West Bank.

Bridging Language Barriers: A YDM Success Story

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:12:25 GMT

A Successful Webinar by Waynakay Movement and WP on Planetary Health

Geriatrics Training Program

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:22:19 GMT

WONCA Ageing & Health SIG

Strengthening Primary Health Care in the Americas

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:27:06 GMT

Insights for WONCA and Family Medicine from a PAHO/ABFM Embassy Series Event at the Brazilian Embassy June 2024

World Patient Safety Day: Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:41:25 GMT

Prof Maria Pilar Asteria-Peña reports on World Patient Safety Day, an event that since 2019 has been part of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s public health campaigns.

From the President: The Art and Science of Medicine

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:32:58 GMT

WONCA President reflects on APR conference, discussing the balance of art and science in medicine, and key planetary health actions.

Family Medicine's Vital Role in EMR

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:25:00 GMT

The WONCA EMR Family Medicine Conference 2024, held in Amman, Jordan, will focus on the vital role of family medicine in addressing healthcare challenges across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Reflections of a Montegut Scholar: Insights from the WONCA APR Conference

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:17:08 GMT

Dr. Jacqueline B. Javier-Catubig reflects on her enriching experience at the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Singapore.

Family Medicine Paradigms in India: A Strategic Imperative

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:47:45 GMT

Hosting WONCA SAR 2025, India will showcase its commitment to enhancing Family Medicine.

Announcing the WONCA North America Region Convening Meeting

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:30:48 GMT

Our region's first event taking place Sunday 22 September 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

WEBINAR: Why is Policy Advocacy Important for Family Doctors?

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:28:17 GMT

This event, scheduled for Wednesday, 4 September at 23:00 UTC, will feature prominent leaders from across Latin America, who will share their expertise and experiences in the field of family medicine and policy advocacy.

MDD Minds Kicks Off Global "Train the Trainer" Program

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:34:55 GMT

Over 200 Healthcare Professionals Join Forces to Expand Mental Health Training Worldwide

Urgent Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Websites

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:21:30 GMT

Information about fraudulent websites that are impersonating the official WONCA Europe 2024 Conference.

Polaris Post Summer 2024

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:49:29 GMT

Official Newsletter of WONCA Polaris.

The Afriwon Research Collaborative (ARC) Program

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:11:30 GMT

Bridging the Research Evidence Gap in Primary Care in the Africa Region

From The President: WFDD, Healthy Success

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:08:00 GMT

WONCA President Assoc Prof Karen Flegg looks back on World Family Doctor Day 2024

Core values in family medicine: Inspiring global change

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:31:00 GMT

WONCA Immediate Past-President Anna Stavdal provides an update on the WONCA Global Core Values Project.

Statement on reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

WHA77 Resolution to accelerate progress towards reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality – support statement from health care professionals

Running Towards a Healthy Future

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:43:08 GMT

Sean Owens from Ireland highlights the connection between healthcare and climate crises, urging for a unified Net Zero vision. Emphasizing indigenous wisdom and sustainable practices, he calls for immediate action to achieve Net Zero for a healthier, sustainable future.

Think Globally Act Locally

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:53:35 GMT

Healthy Planet, Healthy People; A Family Doctor's Journey

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:04:35 GMT

This is part of a series of articles written for World Family Doctor Day, 19 May 2024, on the theme "Healthy Planet, Healthy People".

CRISP Reporting Checklist Helps Advance Primary Care Research

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:51:57 GMT

The new CRISP (Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care) Checklist is a tool for planning reporting and applying primary care research.

My First Rural Health Conference

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:32:13 GMT

Attending the 2022 WONCA World Rural Health Conference in Limerick transformed Alexandra Ferrara's medical journey, expanding her network, deepening her passion for rural health, and inspiring future advocacy and mentorship in the field.

Afriwon activities at WONCA Africa Conference

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:21:46 GMT

Young Doctors Events by Afriwon at the 8th WONCA Africa Region Conference

Nurturing Health: From Syndemic to Literacy

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:04:25 GMT

Dr. Mayara Floss shares her experiences working as a family doctor in Brazil, illustrating how addressing environmental issues can also benefit individual well-being.

Press Release: WONCA Accreditation Haizhu Jiangnanzhongjie

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:26:59 GMT

WONCA Accreditation Sets New Standards for Community Health in Guangzho

广州市海珠区江南中街社区卫生服务中心获得WONCA诊所认证

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:15:38 GMT

WONCA认证为广州社区卫生树立新标准

Identification of Intimate Partner Violence in Primary Care

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:43:36 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence invites you to a webinar on the Identification of Intimate Partner Violence in Primary Care.

From the President: Two Islands Two Conferences

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:50:10 GMT

In May I was privileged to visit two different island nations both renowned for their hospitality; Sri Lanka and Fiji.

Battling Paper Waste with Placards

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:21:00 GMT

An article written for World Family Doctor Day, 19 May 2024, on the theme "Healthy Planet, Healthy People".

WONCA Polaris 10th Anniversary Webinar

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Join us and learn ways you can practice medicine that are planet-friendly!

Breathing Easy: Smoking Cessation in Green Clinics

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:52:00 GMT

WONCA Past President Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:42:01 GMT

Anna Stavdal awarded honorary doctorate, recognizing WONCA’s collective contributions to advancing global primary healthcare.

WONCA Statement on Health Professionals Working in Areas of Conflict

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:31:38 GMT

Green Practice Japan

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:04:17 GMT

Activities and Achievements in Green Practice Japan. A featured story for World Family Doctor Day; Healthy Planet, Healthy People.

Webinar: Cybersecurity & Family Medicine - CYBERxFM

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:08:15 GMT

As telemedicine gains popularity and becomes an integral part of modern healthcare, it is crucial for us, as family doctors, to recognise and address the potential threat of cybersecurity.

WONCA Executive Meeting in May

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:36:46 GMT

The WONCA executive committee met face to face on May 6 and 7 for our first two-day meeting since taking office in Sydney last October.

WONCA SAR Conference 2025

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:27:21 GMT

Dr. Roshni Jhan Ganguly writes on the significance of the upcoming WONCA SAR Conference in Bangalore.

At the WHA, Family Doctors Emphasize Global Health Priorities

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:28:24 GMT

At the 77th World Health Assembly, WONCA Emphasize Global Health Priorities

2nd International Afriwon Pre-Conference

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:11:08 GMT

2nd International WONCA Emergency Medicine SIG Seminar WEMSEM 2024

WHA77: Accelerating Primary Health Care Transformation with Evidence

Tue, 28 May 2024 15:20:51 GMT

A report from The World Health Assembly's side event on "Accelerating Primary Health Care Transformation with Evidence"

WHA77: Constituency Statement on Climate and Health

Mon, 27 May 2024 13:12:48 GMT

WHO 77th World Health Assembly. Agenda Item 15.4: Climate and Health. This statement is made by the World Heart Federation.

WHA77: Statement on Prevention and Control of NCDs

Mon, 27 May 2024 12:16:46 GMT

Statement on the Political Declaration of the Third High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases. 77th World Health Assembly (Agenda Item 11.2).

World Family Doctor Day 2024 - Thank You!

Fri, 24 May 2024 08:07:22 GMT

Thanks for participating in WFDD 2024: Healthy Planet, Healthy People.

Living a Life of Advocacy - An Opportunity to Learn from Our President-Elect

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:34:14 GMT

Anuncio del Lanzamiento de la Versión en Español de MDD Minds 101

Tue, 21 May 2024 09:39:53 GMT

Nos complace anunciar que el curso en línea autodidacta MDD Minds 101 ya está disponible en español, con inscripciones abiertas para participantes de México y Perú.

Discover our 2024 Regional Five Star Doctors

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:24:25 GMT

Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable achievements and contributions to family medicine and primary healthcare.

From the President: Repeating the Three Gs

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:34:24 GMT

Governance, Greening, and Growth - three words summing up what I want to achieve in my time as WONCA President.

WONCA SAR WP on Research Workshop

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:23:07 GMT

WONCA SAR Working Party (WP) on Research Workshop held on 4th May 2024

WONCA South Asia Region Core Values Workshop

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:05:33 GMT

South Asia’s contribution to redefine core values of Family Medicine

Ensuring Women are Part of the Healthy People in a Healthy Planet!

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:53:39 GMT

Press Conference - World Family Doctor Day

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:41:47 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean Region Conference 2024 - Amman, Jordan

Fri, 03 May 2024 12:27:35 GMT

WONCA Annual Report 2023

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:04:59 GMT

WHO launches the Patient Safety Rights Charter

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:40:16 GMT

Developed as part of the commemorations for World Patient Safety Day 2023 under the theme "Engaging patients for patient safety".

Webinar: Healthy Planet, Healthy People.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:30:14 GMT

The first webinar of the WONCA Young Doctors' Movement - WP/SIG Collaborative Series.

WICC 50+ Years Reunion

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:43:06 GMT

Leadership Development Course for Women in Family Medicine

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:34:24 GMT

In Memoriam: Dr. Marc Verbeke

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:23:59 GMT

WICC - call for new members

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:08:56 GMT

YDM Newsletter (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:22:03 GMT

YDM Newsletter: Polaris (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:06:39 GMT

YDM Newsletter: EYFDM (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:58:52 GMT

YDM Newsletter: Al Razi (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:43:57 GMT

YDM Newsletter: Afriwon (Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:13:40 GMT

YDM Newsletter: Spice Route (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:04:54 GMT

YDM Newsletter: The Rajakumar Movement (Sep 2023 - Feb 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:57:13 GMT

YDM Newsletter: Waynakay (Sep 2023 - Mar 2024)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:39:18 GMT

From the President: PHC + SHC → UHC

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:20:40 GMT

Competition for Best Rural Abstract - Ubuntu 2024

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:16:25 GMT

East Mediterranean Region Newsletter - March 2024

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:21:37 GMT

World Family Doctor Day 2024 - Theme Announcement

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:01:33 GMT

Uniting for Global Rural Health in Cape Town

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:58:15 GMT

Dr Bruce Chater previews Ubuntu 2024

APPLY: Montegut Global Scholar Programme 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:49:51 GMT

Applications close on 15 April 2024

From The President: WONCA Conferences – Looking forward, looking back.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:01:50 GMT

WONCA Conferences – Looking forward, looking back.

International Women’s Day: 8th March 2024

Dr Elizabeth Reji — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:47:00 GMT

Healthy Planet, Healthy People

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:10:25 GMT

Updates from the WP on Planetary Health

Global Five Star Doctor: Suha Hamshari

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:10:04 GMT

Suha Hamshari, Head of the Palestinian Association of Family Medicine.

From the President: thinking of our future family doctors

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:58:00 GMT

Thinking of our future family doctors.

The Integration of Primary Care and Rehabilitation

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:32:27 GMT

Introducing the World Rehabilitation Alliance

WEBINAR: Dr Christine Sinsky on Human Factors Science

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Creating a Manageable Cockpit for Clinicians - Fixing the Workplace, not the Worker

Global Family Violence Initiative Update

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:21:00 GMT

An update on our Collaborate Fund crowdfunding campaign

Moving on: Recommendations from a conversation with young doctors

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:41:00 GMT

Recommendations from a conversation with young family doctors from around the world

Webinar on Holistic Healing - Harmony in Healthcare

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:31:43 GMT

Navigating the Need for Integrative Medicine 27 Jan 2024. 14:00 UTC

Webinar: Learning From Policies That Work

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:29:19 GMT

The Special Interest Group on Policy Advocacy invite you to join a discussion with leaders in family medicine on Feb 2.

YDM Newsletter: Polaris (Dec 2023)

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:12:00 GMT

WONCA POLARIS POST VOL. 1 ISSUE 1 • DEC 2023 Official Newsletter of WONCA Polaris

From the President: December 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:17:00 GMT

Reporting on the three Gs: Governance, Greening, Growth

WONCA's Collaborative Fund: Discover our Two Projects

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:16:00 GMT

Participants gained valuable insights into the selected initiatives, fostering a shared understanding of the projects' significance and potential impact.

WONCA's COP28 Climate Health Collaboration.

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:15:00 GMT

Paola Rava represented WONCA at a COP side event: "Integrating Health into Climate Change Responses - The Role of Health Professionals" at the WHO pavilion

A Renewed Call: Updates on the 30 by 2030 Campaign

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:14:00 GMT

To succeed in our advocacy for Primary Care and Family Medicine, WONCA members all over the world must raise their voices.

UHC2023: Universal Health Coverage Starts with Primary Care

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:13:00 GMT

Affordable and inclusive, Primary health care can deliver 90% of the essential health services people need.

MDD Minds 101 in Focus

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:12:00 GMT

As MDD Minds 101 resonates with the footsteps of over 650 participants and already more than 50 graduated, our global program takes a significant stride in mental health education.

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:11:00 GMT

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day

Music & Mental Health: Unveiling Phase Two

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:10:00 GMT

Embark on a global exploration of music and mental health, weaving stories from India, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa.

Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Enjoy a 20% Discount

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:09:29 GMT

20% discount with discount code

WP on Women and Family Medicine: Activities at WONCA Sydney 2023

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:23:11 GMT

Discover the activities of the WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine at our latest global conference

SOCHIMEF organized the XXIV Chilean Congress of Family Medicine

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:51:48 GMT

From Thursday, November 23, to Saturday, November 25, the Chilean Society of Family Medicine (Sochimef) held the XXIV Chilean Congress of Family Medicine, with over 50 speakers, at the Aula Magna of the University of La Frontera in Temuco, Region of La Araucanía.

SOCHIMEF organizó el XXIV Congreso Chileno de Medicina Familiar

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:46:46 GMT

Desde el jueves 23 hasta el sábado 25 de noviembre, la Sociedad Chilena de Medicina Familiar (Sochimef), llevó a cabo el XXIV Congreso Chileno de Medicina Familiar, evento que contó con las presentaciones de más de 50 conferencistas

In Memoriam: Professor Riaz Qureshi

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:22:17 GMT

Dr Riaz Qureshi is widely acknowledged as the “Father of Family Medicine” in Pakistan, and our surrounding region

8th WONCA Africa Region Conference: Welcome Message

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:54:25 GMT

Kenya Association of family Physicians welcome’s you to the 8th WONCA Africa Region Conference, themed "Drumming for Change in Africa: Building resilient Primary Health Care systems with a focus on innovations and sustainability."

EACH: International Conference on Communication in Healthcare 2024

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:28:27 GMT

The ICCH 2024 will be held from 9-13 September 2024 in Zaragoza, Spain at the Residence Ramón Pignatelli.

Besrour Centre for Global FM: Family Doc Podcast Series

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:51:44 GMT

Planet Family Doc will feature interviews with globally-minded primary care leaders and innovators as they share what they are excited about in the world of family medicine.

From the President: November 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:06:00 GMT

Explore the inaugural column by Karen Flegg, President of WONCA, following her assumption of office at the World Conference in Sydney

WONCA's Collaborative Fund: Informative Session

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:52:00 GMT

This session aims to provide insights into the selected projects and how you can actively contribute to make them happen!

Editors Present "Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum" at WONCA Sydney

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:45:13 GMT

Prof Val Wass and Victor Ng, editors of the book "Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Preparing Medical Students to Work in Evolving Healthcare Systems" made an appearance at our booth during the WONCA World Conference in Sydney to formally introduce their work to the global medical community

Save the date for WONCA Europe Conference 2024!

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:37:27 GMT

The main theme of the conference is “The Changing nature of Family Medicine - Cultivating the Future"

Empowering Minds, Transforming Care: MDD Minds Update!

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:06:50 GMT

In a resounding success, our online training course MDD Minds 101 has taken off! Within just three weeks of its launch, we're thrilled to announce that over 200 participants have eagerly registered.

A/ Prof Karen Flegg, New WONCA President 2023 - 2025

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:53:00 GMT

We are proud to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Karen Flegg as our new President, marking a remarkable moment during the 2023 WONCA World Conference held in Sydney, Australia.

WONCA APR Conference - Singapore 2024

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:14:17 GMT

Abstract Submissions Now Open!

Outcomes of the WONCA Council 2023

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:57:52 GMT

We are delighted to announce the election of Dr Viviana Martinez-Bianchi (US) as the newly appointed President-elect.

WONCA Statement on NCDs and Primary Health Care to WHO

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:56:00 GMT

In response to WONCA's NCD statement launched at the 2023 World Council Meeting, Dr. Bente Mikkelsen, Director of the Division of Noncommunicable Diseases at WHO, expressed immense gratitude for the collaboration

Dr Anna Stavdal's Farewell at WONCA 2023

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:55:00 GMT

Dr Anna Stavdal, our now Immediate Past-President, delivered a heartfelt farewell address during the Awards and Handover ceremony at the WONCA World Conference 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

GPs laud ‘enormity of WONCA’ as conference wraps up

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:40:53 GMT

Years of hard work, long hours, and dedication have paid off, with the 2023 World Conference hailed a resounding success by local and international doctors alike

WONCA World Conference 2023: A Grateful Farewell to Sydney

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:59:30 GMT

The WONCA World Conference 2023 was a proof to the strength of international collaboration and the commitment of primary healthcare professionals. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the RACGP for their exceptional role as hosts.

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: November 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:01:18 GMT

We recovered; we reconnected, and we revitalized our sense of selves in the world of Family Doctors at Sydney’s Darling Harbour at the World conference recently. We had a final attendance of 4438 delegates and 117 countries represented from the WONCA world.

New Executive, Committees and chairs of WPs & SIGs 2023-2025

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:18:50 GMT

The recent WONCA World Council Meeting marks a transformative moment in WONCA's history, with changes in both membership and leadership across its various committees.

WONCA Awards Ceremony 2023

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:51:00 GMT

Here's a brief glimpse of the awards and their deserving recipients.

World’s GP bodies call on to act urgently on climate emergency

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:51:00 GMT

GP and health bodies representing three million health professionals worldwide are urging international leaders to safeguard the health of global populations from the climate crisis in an open letter, launched on day three of the WONCA World Conference in Sydney

MDD Minds for Primary Care: Empowering Family Doctors for Better Mental Health Care

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:04:54 GMT

As a pivotal component of the project, an online training course is set to commence in October 2023

From the President: October 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:07:00 GMT

Dive into Dr Anna Stavdal's final column and discover her transformative journey as WONCA President

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: October 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:06:00 GMT

With less than a month to go and many of you coming from faraway I hope thoughts are now turning to our much-anticipated Conference. A world conference that is a YEAR late and is still ironically the 50th Year Celebration of WONCA

The Besrour Centre's fifth and final FM Pivot module is out

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:51:24 GMT

The FM Pivot module “How to Adapt Your Teaching in Crisis: Lessons from the pandemic” is now available!

WONCA Statement on Israeli and Palestinian crisis

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 22:07:00 GMT

Celebrate our Fifty Years by helping us on the critical mission

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:05:00 GMT

At WONCA, we’re not just a community of over half a million family doctors worldwide; we’re a movement. As we mark our 50th Anniversary, we invite you to be part of our ongoing mission to enhance the quality of life worldwide.

The WONCA Collaborative Fund: A Catalyst for Innovation

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:04:00 GMT

WONCA is thrilled to introduce its Collaborative Fund, a pioneering initiative that leverages the power of crowdfunding to fuel innovation and collaboration within the global family medicine community

WONCA honours Dr Wongani Kumwenda with Atai's Award

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:03:00 GMT

Dr Wongani M. Kumwenda's remarkable dedication to advocating for patients in underserved communities has earned her this prestigious recognition.

Joint Statement by WFPHA, WONCA, and WPA

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:02:00 GMT

It is time to join forces and address both the wider determinants of mental health and those of mental health conditions overcoming limitations and shortcomings of monodisciplinary approaches to mental health and Mental Health Conditions.

Now available: Family Medicine in the Undergraduate Curriculum

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:01:00 GMT

Meet the authors at the WONCA World Conference 2023 in Sydney, Australia, where they'll be available at the WONCA Booth on Friday, October 27th, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

73rd WHO AFR Regional Committee Meeting: Gaborone, Botswana

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:13:14 GMT

47 African countries were represented and most of them were the health ministers in their countries as team leads

Every Doctor: Healthier Doctors=Healthier Patients, 2nd edition

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:19:43 GMT

A publication coauthored by Drs Leanne Rowe, Vihangi Abeygunawardana and Michael Kidd

WONCA President Congratulates WFMH on 75th Anniversary

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:46:50 GMT

WONCA President Dr. Anna Stavdal extends her sincere congratulations to the World Federation for Mental Health, an organization in Collaborative Relations with WONCA, on the occasion of their 75th Anniversary

World Mental Health Day 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:02:52 GMT

Join WONCA in celebrating this global event. Explore the article authored by Prof. Christos Lionis, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health

Insights: Cultural considerations in aged care

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:28:56 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Ethics and Professionalism and the WONCA Special Interest Group on Ageing and Health, hosted a webinar exploring the vital topic of culturally sensitive care for older adults

WONCA World Council Meeting 2023: Shaping Our Future

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:02:34 GMT

This upcoming meeting holds a pivotal role as we are poised to make critical decisions that will profoundly shape the future of our organization

In Memoriam: Dr Dan Smith, former Council member of the WP on Rural Practice

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:37:37 GMT

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Dan Smith, a beloved figure in rural healthcare and a former Council member of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice, known for his unwavering dedication to rural medicine.

WHO launches groundbreaking air pollution training for health workers

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:37:37 GMT

The international community has recognized that health workers have a prominent role to play in the battle for clean air. Despite this recognition, a critical gap persists

WONCA and WFPHA sign MoU for Primary Healthcare

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:53:43 GMT

This partnership highlights the importance of inter-professional and interdisciplinary teamwork as the cornerstone of resilient health and social service systems

In Memoriam: Dr Abra Tholsi Fransch, Past President of WONCA Africa Region

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:06:30 GMT

Webinar: Cultural considerations in aged care

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:51:54 GMT

Join the WONCA World Organization of Family Doctors Webinar, brought to you by the WONCA Working Party on Ethics and Professionalism and the WONCA Special Interest Group on Ageing and Health.

YDM Newsletter: AfriWon Renaissance (Feb - Aug 2023)

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:34:36 GMT

This report outlines the significant achievements and activities of AfriWon Renaissance, a branch of WONCA Africa focused on young family physicians in Africa

A call from family doctors to safeguard health from the climate emergency

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:15:00 GMT

The WONCA WP on the Environment call on world leaders to take urgent action to safeguard the health of global populations from the climate crisis.

From the President: August - September 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:20:00 GMT

I receive no payment for my work as President of WONCA. Did you know that? Everyone in the non-profit organization of WONCA works as a volunteer

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: August - September 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:19:00 GMT

WONCA World is getting close now. In this edition I will be celebrating three rebels of Family Medicine who have moved and shaken our profession!

WONCA Young Doctors’ Lead Report

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:18:00 GMT

WONCA at WHO Regional Committee for Africa Meeting

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:17:00 GMT

Dr. Dan Abubakar, Regional President of WONCA Africa, represented our organization at the Seventy-third session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

WONCA EMR News: August - September 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:15:00 GMT

Discover the new edition of WONCA EMR News, with interesting information and updates from the region.

International Conference on PHC Policy and Practice

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:14:00 GMT

WHO/OHCHR Mental health, human rights & legislation

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:13:00 GMT

The guidance provides critical information to enable policy makers, lawmakers and other stakeholders to formulate laws in line with international human rights standards including the UN CRPD

Join ASPIRE Leadership Curriculum Webinar Series!

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:55:00 GMT

Are you a medical professional looking to enhance your leadership skills? Look no further! The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) invites you to be a part of our exciting three-part webinar series on Physician Leadership.

World Patient Safety Day 2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT

World Patient Safety Day 2023, happening on September 17th emphasizes the essential role patients, along with their families and caregivers, play in ensuring healthcare safety

MIMS: Webinar: Improving management of older patients in primary care

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:08:09 GMT

Join Professor Dimity Pond and Dr Leon Geffen in addressing the unique challenges and mental health issues of older patients in primary care.

YDM Newsletter: Waynakay (Feb - Sep 2023)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:40:22 GMT

The next pages gather together a compilation of the reports presented about Waynakay Movement activities during the last eight months.

YDM Newsletter: The Spice Route Movement (Feb - Sep 2023)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:20:43 GMT

Discover the latest activities of the Spice Route team from WONCA South Asia Region

YDM Newsletter: The Rajakumar Movement (Feb - Sep 2023)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:32:39 GMT

It was another fruitful and productive year for The Rajakumar Movement. We had our regular meetings to discuss, plan and organize many activities specially for our young doctors in the Asia Pacific Region

YDM Newsletter: Polaris (Feb - Sep 2023)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:35 GMT

Over the last six months, Family Medicine Early Career Physicians, Residents and Medical Students in our Polaris region have continued to immerse themselves into full scope family practice, while continuing to support their patients, colleagues and local/broader communities

YDM Newsletter: EYFDM (Feb - Sep 2023)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:23:49 GMT

The past six months have been a busy time for EYFDM, centered around the 2023 WONCA Europe conference (with EYFDM pre-conference!), which took place in June in Brussels.

YDM Newsletter: Al Razi (Feb - Aug 2023)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:48:08 GMT

Discover the latest activities of the Al Razi team from the WONCA EMR Region

Embracing the broad definition of Women’s Health

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:21:49 GMT

Although women’s health has a lot of focus worldwide, but the real definition of women’s health is still not clear or precise to many people. This has led to incorrect collection of data, screening, treatment, diagnosis, and information.

WONCA SIG on Policy Advocacy: “Planning the next biennium”

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:22:07 GMT

The WONCA SIG on Policy Advocacy is approaching the end of its first 2 years, and we are pleased to continue our webinar series. We are keen to get views on what our priorities should be for the next biennium following the Sydney conference.

Cultural Impact: lifestyle and disease management

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:02:15 GMT

On 29th July, Friday, WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine (WWPWFM)in association with The Spice Route India Movement (SAR) organized a webinar to discuss Influence of cultural practices on lifestyle and disease management.

LSHTM 2022/23 Series on Primary Health Care

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:35:30 GMT

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine’s 2022/23 Public Health & Policy online monthly seminar series has welcomed leading experts as speakers and over 2000 unique viewers from across the world.

Advancing Family Medicine Through Leadership Development

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:10:47 GMT

A Program for Emerging Women Leaders from the Family and Commuity Medicine Faculty of University of Toronto

WONCA Sydney 2023: August Update

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:39:57 GMT

With almost two months to go until this year's conference, make sure to check out the final program, which includes a number of additional workshops

WONCA Special Interest Group in Policy Advocacy Preconference Sydney 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:59:58 GMT

The purpose of the meeting is to test our plan for the next biennium, and to invite attendees both to help us understand your needs

MDD Minds Master Faculty Gathers for 2nd Meeting, Outlining a Transformative Path Forward

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:50:12 GMT

This meeting marked a significant milestone as we collectively delved into key discussions, progress updates, and strategic planning to shape the course's future trajectory

McGill FMER: 2023-2024 Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:33:34 GMT

These awards are aimed to distinguish the work of promising new researchers committed to the advancement of science in family medicine education research around the world.

Bricks on Rural and Planetary Health Launched

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:28:55 GMT

In July 2023, the platform ScholarRx unveiled two groundbreaking educational modules: "Why Rural and Remote Health" and "Rural, Remote, and Planetary Health."

From the President: July 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

As I announced in March, WONCA is launching “The Global Core Values Project,” a worldwide brainstorming focused on the defining principles and values of Family Medicine

Welcome to the World Family Doctor Day 2023 report!

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:58:00 GMT

In this WONCA News edition, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our member organizations, colleagues, family doctors, primary care professionals and to our global family, for joining us in celebrating World Family Doctor Day! Your contributions and collaborations made this day truly extraordinary.

Beyond World Family Doctor Day

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:57:00 GMT

As the World Organization of Family Doctors, we represent over half a million family doctors around the globe. At WONCA, we firmly believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right. Help us give family doctors a global voice – Donate to WONCA today!

Primary Health Care International Conference

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:56:00 GMT

The Essential Role of Primary Health Care for Health Security and Securing Health Conference

Integrating Care Leadership & Advocacy Program

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:55:00 GMT

The Integrating Care Leadership & Advocacy Program is an educational program delivered by the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health and WONCA YDM, in collaboration with The Farley Health Policy Centre (FHPC) in Colorado and the Columbia University.

WONCA Europe Special Project Fund Winners

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:54:00 GMT

We're excited to announce the two winners of the WONCA Europe Special Project Fund

Prof. Kidd to lead UNSW's new Centre for Future Health Systems

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:53:00 GMT

Professor Michael Kidd will serve as the inaugural director of the new Centre for Future Health Systems, which is being established to promote sustainable, equitable, and person-centred health care for all people in Australia

An Occasional Rural Miscellany

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:01:11 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones, Immediate Past Chair WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice wrote an occasional “rural miscellany”. Read more.

News from WONCA South Asia - July 2023

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:12:46 GMT

Besrour Centre Launches Learning Module: 'Disaster Planning for Family Doctors

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:21:31 GMT

The module, is now available for free, aims to apply practical knowledge to improve the quality and efficiency of care during the pandemic

Towards the 2023 UN High-level meeting

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:36:27 GMT

The upcoming 2023 UN High-level meeting on universal health coverage, scheduled for September, presents a significant platform for countries and stakeholders to revitalize their efforts in achieving health for all

Rural Road to Health Podcast: Amplifying Rural Health Voices

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:31:44 GMT

Through conversations with rural clinicians, students, academics, community leaders and policy makers, the podcast it aims to gain insights into the current state of affairs in rural health globally

WONCA Welcomes New Members

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:16:43 GMT

We are thrilled to welcome the Syrian Association of Family Medicine, the World Federation for Mental Health, and the Department of General Practice at the University of Oslo to our growing WONCA family

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: July 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:59:00 GMT

We have just under 100 days to go to celebrating primary care at RACGP-WONCA Sydney 2023!

Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists' Association - 25th Family Medicine Scientific Conference

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:08:18 GMT

The conference will take place from August 23rd to 26th, 2023, at the Mövenpick Hotel and Convention Centre KLIA in Sepang, Malaysia

In Memoriam: Mustapha Aminu Tukur

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:46:09 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice and the WONCA Rural Seeds Ambassadors unite in delivering a heartfelt message in memory of Mustapha Aminu Tukur, esteemed WONCA Rural Seeds Ambassador for Africa

WONCA WP Research Webinar: Core Value of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Learning from Spain, Ireland, Lebanon and Malaysia

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:41:57 GMT

This webinar series aims to bring together general practitioners and family physicians from around the world to discuss various aspects of primary care and family medicine.

Discover the new WONCA SIG on Integrative Medicine

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:24:11 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Integrative Care supports WONCA's vision by promoting integrative medicine for universal health coverage and sustainable development.

From the President: June 2023 | WONCA and WHO

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:03:17 GMT

If Universal Health Care (UHC) is to be achieved, given the crucial role of Primary Care in bringing about this change, contributing the technical expertise of Family Medicine Doctors to the work of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is a priority aim for our organisation.

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: June 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:02:00 GMT

WONCA 2023 Sydney is hosting a Green Day as part of its activities.

WONCA Europe 2023 Opening Event

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:01:00 GMT

WONCA President, Dr Anna Stavdal dedicated a few words to family doctors around the world during the opening ceremony of WONCA Europe 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.

WONCA Experts highlighted at WONCA Europe Conference

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Chairs of the WONCA Working Parties and Special Interest Groups made significant contributions to the conference, sharing their expertise and insights with the participants in multiple sessions

Establishment of the Bahraini Family Physicians Association

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:05:28 GMT

The Bahrain Medical Society has approved the activation of the Bahraini Family Physicians Association.

WONCA meetings at the 76th World Health Assembly

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:58:29 GMT

WONCA President Anna Stavdal, CEO Harris Lygidakis, and Executive Member at Large and WHO Liaison, Prof Val Wass participated in a series of strategic meetings with WHO experts and representatives of other civil society organizations that have collaborative relationships with WONCA, to explore and identify potential areas of collaboration.

WONCA Delivered 3 Constituency Statements at the WHA

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:21:17 GMT

On the ocasion of the WHA,WONCA delivered three constituency statements related to Agenda items: 13.1, 15.1 and 16.1

Lisbon to be the epicenter of the 25th WONCA World Conference

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:20:00 GMT

The Portuguese Association of General and Family Medicine (APMGF) is actively engaged in promoting the upcoming 25th WONCA World Conference, scheduled to take place in Lisbon in 2025.

Submit your World Family Doctor Day activities 2023

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:12:00 GMT

We invite you to share the exciting activities and initiatives you organised to celebrate this special day.

WONCA SIG Policy Advocacy Webinar - June 22nd

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:35:38 GMT

We have run webinars, shared evidence on how to handle power and create change, and heard from colleagues who have been advocates through WONCA and their other roles.

WHA76: Enhancing Noncommunicable Disease Care

Thu, 25 May 2023 14:12:25 GMT

WONCA representatives joined Dr Bente Mikkelsen, director of the division of Noncommunicable Diseases at WHO, Dr Slim Slama, unit leader at the NCDs Department, and Alarcos Cieza, responsible for the Vision, Audition, Disability and Rehabilitation Department

WHA76: WONCA and the World Federation of Medical Education

Wed, 24 May 2023 13:54:02 GMT

During the recent World Health Assembly 76, representatives from the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) and the World Federation of Medical Education came together. This meeting served as a platform for representatives from both organizations to explore and identify potential areas of collaboration.

WHA76: Constituency Statement on Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies (Agenda item 15.1)

Wed, 24 May 2023 12:57:30 GMT

Noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, chronic respiratory disease, mental health conditions, vision loss, and especially circulatory diseases, increase the vulnerability of populations to pandemics.

WHA76: Constituency Statement on Well-being and health promotion (Agenda Item 16.1)

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:29:29 GMT

We welcome the development of WHO's global framework on well-being, commending the recognition that addressing the main NCD risk factors, and their root causes, is a foundation of well-being, and that health promotion is an essential public health function and Universal Health Coverage element.

WHA76: Constituency Statement on Universal health coverage (Agenda item13.1)

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:44:22 GMT

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) targets will remain unmet unless urgent steps are taken to strengthen health care by focusing on primary health care (PHC) and promoting self-care.

WHA76 - Side Event: On the Road to Transformation of Health: Integrated Primary Care Services and the Role of Family Medicine

Sun, 21 May 2023 16:49:59 GMT

From the President: May 2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:19:00 GMT

Family Doctors, the Heart of Healthcare, That is a meaningful slogan to delve into on this year’s World Family Doctor Day!

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: May 2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:18:00 GMT

This month’s WONCA Sydney World Conference newsletter is a spotlight on Professor Michael Kidd.

Discover the World Family Doctor Day 2023 Toolkit

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:17:00 GMT

From Zoom backgrounds to graphic assets in multiple languages, we've got everything you need to get involved.

Help us give family doctors a global voice - donate to WONCA today!

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:16:00 GMT

Make a difference in global healthcare by supporting WONCA and Family Doctors!

WONCA Heads to Geneva for 76th World Health Assembly

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:15:00 GMT

This is an is an excellent opportunity for them to engage in discussions on global public health issues, collaborate with other organizations, and participate in important decisions affecting the WHO's policies and priorities.

Past President, Dr Li, receives special award in China

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:14:00 GMT

Dr Donald Li, immediate past president of WONCA, was honored with a special award from the Cross Straits Medical Exchange Society of General Practice

South Asian Women as Leaders

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:13:00 GMT

Around the globe women are breaking barriers in a number of fields including medicine, education, science & technology, sports and leadership roles. The South Asia region is no different, today we see women participation and representation in a vast number of fields

WONCA South Asia Region: May 2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:13:00 GMT

Education for Primary Care: May Free Access

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:12:00 GMT

Education for Primary Care, Vol. 34, free access for May is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online

Every Doctor: healthier doctors=healthier patients

Tue, 16 May 2023 16:03:15 GMT

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, Australian rural general practitioner and past Chairman of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, writes about her latest book

LSHTM PHC Series: Holding it Together: Primary Care Infrastructure

Mon, 15 May 2023 09:51:54 GMT

Session eight of a ten-part series examining “Primary Health Care: At the heart of every health system” running on the first Wednesday of each month throughout the 2022/23 academic year.

WFDD2023: Message from the Working Party for Women and Family Medicine

Fri, 12 May 2023 08:34:18 GMT

Our WP focuses on the health of women and their particular spectrum of risks and needs; and also on how to maximise the important contribution of women family doctors worldwide.

WFDD2023: Message from the WONCA SIG on Policy Advocacy

Fri, 12 May 2023 08:00:23 GMT

On WFDD 2023, the WONCA Special Interest Group on Policy Advocacy wants to wish all our colleagues many thanks for all your hard work. Our SIG focuses on how best to get the voice of family doctors heard where it is needed worldwide – and we want to start by saying the best way to make a positive impression is to do what you do every day

Optimizing Patient-Centered Care with Telehealth and Digital Innovations

Fri, 05 May 2023 13:21:43 GMT

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:35:04 GMT

The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally

From the President: April 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:26:00 GMT

A colleague recently referred to WONCA’s young doctors as “the future of Family Medicine.” The young doctors’ irritation at what he had intended as praise surprised him. “We’re already active – today,” they objected. “We’re part of the team that’s building our profession now.”

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: April 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:25:00 GMT

The 2023 WONCA world conference organisation is progressing well, and we look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in October.

World Family Doctor Day 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:24:00 GMT

GET READY! Discover the #WFDD2023 campaign & NEW LOGO!

Call for Applications: Awards 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:23:00 GMT

The Montegut Global Scholar Program (MGSP), sponsored by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation; and the Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award by the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine (CTAFM) are now open for applications

WP on the Environment Statement to Protect Health

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:22:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on the Environment emphasizes the urgent need for climate action and fossil fuel non-proliferation to protect health.

WWPWFM: Spreading the Wings to the WONCA Regions

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:21:00 GMT

Dr Elizabeth Reji, Chair of the Wonca Working Party on Women and Family Medicine shares the group vision and current objectives in all the WONCA regions

WONCA South Asia Region: April 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:20:00 GMT

Discover the most recent activities of our colleagues in the region

WONCA endorses IAHPC Advocacy Note for Palliative Care in Pandemic Treaty

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:24:02 GMT

Discover the suggestions proposed to be added to the Zero Draft of the Pandemic Treaty

Call for Applications: Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award 2023

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:32:01 GMT

The TFMRA was established by the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine (CTAFM) in 2008. It is to support travel expense for three junior family physicians to attend each WONCA World Conference.

Join us for the 3rd Session of WONCA WP Research Webinars

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:59:07 GMT

This session will delve into the core value of family medicine and primary care, with insights from experts in the field from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Netherlands.

Call for Applications: Integrating Care Leadership & Advocacy Program

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:36:32 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Mental Health and the WONCA Young Doctors’ Movements are looking for enthusiastic young family doctors, to set up a virtual learning community to test our revised program

YDM Webinar on Digital Health

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:26:19 GMT

Polaris and the WP on E-Health collaborated to develop a successful YDM Webinar on the role of digital health in Family Medicine

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:41:10 GMT

The WONCA Organisational Equity Committee shares a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Rural Medicine Australia 2023: Walk on the Wild Side

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:35:49 GMT

This official pre-WONCA 2023 event will host delegates from around the globe, making it the perfect platform to connect, learn, and grow

Join us at WONCA Sydney 2023 for a Journey in Primary Care

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:22:54 GMT

The WONCA 2023 Conference will provide a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of colleagues in different cultures and contexts.

World Health Day 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:35:22 GMT

On this World Health Day, let's prioritize primary health care to build resilient health systems

WHO News: Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:31:40 GMT

We invite you to register for and attend the "Rural Pathways: Advancing Equitable Access for Health Workers in Rural and Remote Areas" session, featuring distinguished speakers Dr Özden Gökdemir, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Environment, and Prof Bruce Chater, Chair for the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice

Join the RMA23 in Hobart, Tasmania

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:52:00 GMT

The conference will bring together a global community of Rural Generalists, rural consultant specialists, students, doctors in training, supervisors, medical educators and allied-health practitioners to celebrate your passion for delivering safe, culturally appropriate and consistent healthcare to rural and remote communities.

MDD Minds for Primary Care. First meeting of the Master Faculty.

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:38:00 GMT

The members of the Master Faculty are specialists in Primary Mental Health Care and understand the particularities and challenges of the region where they practice

The Besrour Centre: Global COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Impact Grant

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:28:00 GMT

The WONCA Annual Report 2022 is now available online!

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:58:00 GMT

A valuable resource that provides insights into our organization's accomplishments and vision for the future.

Mental Health Tools for Family Physicians in a Post-COVID World

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:48:00 GMT

This FM Pivot educational initiative has been developed by a team of global Besrour Centre partners to help family physicians and family medicine educators prepare for similar challenges in the future within their own contexts.

From the President: March 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:15:00 GMT

We are celebrating the 50th year of WONCA`s existence at a moment of increased global uncertainty, in the wake of a pandemic that has slammed into all sectors of society, of horrific natural catastrophes, of devastating armed conflicts, some spotlighted, others overlooked…

WONCA Montegut Global Scholar Program 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:13:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the application for the Montegut Global Scholar Program (MGSP), sponsored by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation, is now open!

WONCA Air Health Train the Trainer Program.

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:12:00 GMT

After completing two self-directed online training courses, educational videos, and a webinar with presentations from existing trainers and air pollution teaching slides, trainers were ready to take their training to their local communities.

WONCA President joins Taiwan's Family Medicine Conference

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:11:00 GMT

WONCA President delivered the keynote address at the Spring Conference of the Taiwan Association of Family Medicine (TAFM) held at the National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine in Tainan

The Development of Family Medicine in Lao PDR

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:10:00 GMT

Dr Oua Phimmasarn, President of Lao Family Medicine Specialists Association writes on the development of the speciality in the region

WONCA experts join “Let’s talk primary healthcare”

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:09:00 GMT

Dra María Pilar Astier-Peña, WONCA Member at large, took part in the latest edition of the monthly talk show of WHO Europe Primary Health Care Division

International Women’s Day 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:08:00 GMT

On the ocassion, WONCA President Dr Anna Stavdal recognized the pivotal role of female family doctors and their tireless work and commitment to patient-centred care

Introducing Human Factor Science in Primary Health Care

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:25:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety held webinar on introduction to human factors and the role of this science in primary health care.

Webinar: Rethinking Patient Safety in Family Medicine

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:20:29 GMT

The webinar will feature two renowned experts in the field, Professor Jose Valderas and Dr Maud Nauta, to share their insights on the latest developments and best practices for improving patient outcomes by fostering a culture of patient safety in primary care settings.

Apply for bursaries and join the WONCA Europe Conference 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:31:43 GMT

The WONCA Europe Brussels HOC and European Young Family Doctors' Movement have joined forces to financially support young family physicians across the region and bring them closer to the international community of general practitioners.

Cast Your Vote for the 2023 World Mental Health Day Theme

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:02:34 GMT

The World Federation for Mental Health invites you to participate in choosing the theme for World Mental Health Day to be held on 10 October 2023

WONCA EMR Five Star Doctor 2023: Dr Mohammed Rasoul Tarawneh

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:06:47 GMT

He Participated in the preparation of the strategic plan for the development of PHC in the Arab countries 2011-2016 / League of Arab States. Also, he developed a national curriculum of family medicine

WONCA EMR News: Regional Professional Diploma In Family Medicine

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:06:42 GMT

The 63rd session of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Committee (RC63) endorsed Resolution EM/RC63/R.2 which requests Member States to “establish bridging programmes on Family Medicine for general physicians”.

Discover the first edition of WONCA EMR News

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:45:12 GMT

WONCA EMR launches the first edition of its quarterly newsletter with interesting information and updates from the region

Education for Primary Care: March Free Access

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:48:00 GMT

What Is the Zero Draft of the WHO CA+?

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:42:37 GMT

In December 2021, at a special session of the World Health Assembly (WHASS), the WHO’s Member States decided to establish an Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement, or other international instrument under the Constitution of the WHO to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (referred to as the WHO CA+).

SIG Policy Advocacy e-Workshop: “Lessons from Advocacy for Family Medicine in Africa”

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:16:23 GMT

Our theme of learning from experiences of others will continue in this webinar. Prof Shabir Moosa, WONCA Africa Past President, will share his experience with advocacy at local, provincial, national, and African levels.

From the President: February 2023

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:16:00 GMT

It can be an eye opener to work with professionals from other disciplines. Striving to communicate how we perceive our field, our awareness of what matters to us deepens. And, what a surprise – and a gift – it can be to discover how we’re perceived

WONCA Sydney HOC Chair: February 2023

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:15:00 GMT

As the Host Organising Committee Chair of the WONCA World conference coming to Sydney from October 26 – 29, 2023, Dr Karen Price invites you to celebrate the wonder of Family and Community Medicine.

Young Doctors’ Movements Reports

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:14:00 GMT

WONCA's Young Doctors' representative on World Executive, Dr Sankha Randenikumara (Sri Lanka) is coordinating regular news from our seven region Young Doctors' Movements

PMNCH for Universal Health: Women, Children and Adolescents

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:13:00 GMT

WONCA become a partner of PMNCH- the world’s largest alliance of > 1,300 partner organisations across 192 countries working in partnership to ensure the universal health and well-being for all women, children and adolescents globally.

WWPWFM: Embrace Equity

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:12:00 GMT

Every year on the 8th of March, International women's day is celebrated to uplift, encourage, and influence women across the globe to rise and be the best versions of themselves within every field including social, political, cultural, economic and scientific activities.

WONCA introduces the MDD Minds Project

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:11:00 GMT

The goal of this initiative is to improve the quality of care for patients suffering from major depressive disorders in Africa-Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America

Rural Seeds Africa at WONCA Africa Conference 2022

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:10:00 GMT

“The Role of African Health Care Students and young professionals in pandemic preparedness and response”, was the mail theme of the Rural Family Medicine Café Abuja Edition.

Advancing South Asian Family Medicine

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:09:00 GMT

Advancing South Asian Family Medicine towards a new paradigm: Highlighting 3 exemplars that focus on Community Participation, Partnership with Government, and closer Collaboration with Academia

Planetary Health Education for Primary Care is theme of a recent article publication at Lancet

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:43:51 GMT

Planetary Health challenges are rising and primary healthcare professionals should be prepared for dealing with it. In February 2023, the article “An international planetary health for primary care massive open online course” was published by Floss et al. at Lancet Planetary Health and analyzed the MOOC Planetary Health for Primary Care created by WONCA Environment and Telessaúde-RS.

Discover the EUROPREV e-learning webinars 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:47:02 GMT

EUROPREV e-learning aims to debate interesting topics related to preventive medicine from a very practical perspective.

6th Emirates Family Medicine Society Congress

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:58:18 GMT

Join this in-person event on 16 - 19 March in Dubai

Constituency Statement: 152nd Session of the Executive Board

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:29:22 GMT

The statement will be presented at the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meeting on universal health coverage, emphasizing the role of primary health care in achieving equitable access to quality health services for all.

YDM Newsletter: Waynakay - Dec 2022

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:37:39 GMT

Discover a compilation of the reports presented about Waynakay Movement activities during the last triennium.

YDM Newsletter: The Spice Route Movement - Dec 2022

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:47:00 GMT

YDM Newsletter: The Rajakumar Movement - Dec 2022

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:57:11 GMT

The second half of the year is filled with many exciting activities. The Executive and Council of The Rajakumar Movement (TRM) has been working hard to plan and prepare.

YDM Newsletter: Polaris - Dec 2022

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:48:17 GMT

YDM Newsletter: European Young Family Doctors Movement

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:35:45 GMT

EYFDM does not know how to be quiet it seems. We have had another busy time since June!

YDM Newsletter: Al Razi Movement - Dec 2022

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:59:02 GMT

Apply to the RACGP bursaries and attend WONCA Sydney 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:45:58 GMT

This is your opportunity to expand your expertise, meet like-minded professionals and make unforgettable memories. Make sure to check your eligibility today and take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

WONCA at the WHO's conference on pre-service education for mental health

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:34:35 GMT

Professor Christopher Dowrick, a former chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health, represented WONCA at the World Health Organization's conference on pre-service education for mental health in Geneva, Switzerland on December 15th and 16th.

Share Your Opinion: WONCA Readership Survey 2023

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:24:31 GMT

We want to ensure that WONCA News and WONCA E-Updates are meeting your needs and providing valuable information. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey.

IHF: 46th World Hospital Congress

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:26:35 GMT

The International Hospital Federation, WONCA Member in collaborative relations, is seeking projects and programmes that showcase innovations, models, and examples of healthcare leadership

WONCA Iberoamericana CIMF addresses crisis in Peru and the region

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:22:41 GMT

We deeply regret the loss of human lives in the context of social mobilizations in various regions of Peru since December 2022 and express our concern about the violence increase. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the communities and families of the deceased.

What Is the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB)?

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:57:00 GMT

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on human lives, economies, and societies. To avoid a repeat of the past, the international community should collaborate to be much better prepared and aligned in responding to possible future pandemic threats

Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy 2023 from WONCA

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:27:23 GMT

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of you, the members of the WONCA Family!

From the President: December 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:50:00 GMT

As a physician, I’ve always liked making house calls. They nurture the patient-doctor relationship. When meeting in the patient’s home context, we both recognize and share other aspects of ourselves. I find that the realities of my patients’ lives come more clearly into focus once I’ve met them where they live.

President-elect: Thinking of WONCA 2023

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:49:00 GMT

During the last week of November I attended the annual conference of my own college - the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP). Next year, the RACGP is honoured to be hosting the world conference of WONCA, in conjunction with our own conference.

From HQ | Lean Innovation: Doing More with Less

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:48:00 GMT

Have you ever heard of the concept of ‘Jugaad’? Neither had I, until very recently. But I have certainly encountered it in the world, and you probably have too

Discover the 2022 WONCA Five Star Doctors

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:47:00 GMT

Congratulations to this year's regional winners!

XXIII Congreso Chileno de Medicina Familiar

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:30:24 GMT

La Sociedad Chilena de Medicina Familiar (SOCHIMEF) organiza cada año un congreso sin marca, sin apoyo de la industria.

UHCDay: Build the world we want. A healthy future for all

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:57:00 GMT

On 12 December, WONCA joined Universal Health Coverage Day with a social media campaign that included several videos and quotes from our colleagues and members of the WONCA family to demand action on universal health coverage and invest in health systems and primary healthcare for all.

WONCA joins meeting on Primary Health Care for UHC

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:57:00 GMT

WONCA President, Dr Anna Stavdal, Prof Taghreed Farahat, WONCA EMR president, and Dr Nagwa Nashat WONCA EMR Honorary Secretary joined the event during the sessions on the 14 and 15 December 2022

Bali welcomed the WONCA Asia Pacific Conference 2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:52:00 GMT

More than 600 family doctors and health care professionals from Asia Pacific and the world gathered at the WONCA Asia Pacific Conference 2022, held in Bali, Indonesia, on 5 - 7 December 2022.

Family doctors gathered at the 7th WONCA Africa Region Conference

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:48:03 GMT

The three WONCA Member Organisations of Nigeria and their leaders Dr Kayode Adesola, Dr Nicholas Baamlong and Prof Musa Dankyau, were united by the effort to bring together the African community

Building the foundation for research, policy, and advocacy to strengthen Family Medicine in the South Asia: Notes from the Field

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:09:00 GMT

South Asia, constituting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives, and Afghanistan represents the most populous region in the world. Unfortunately, despite obvious need, the field of primary care and family medicine in this region is underdeveloped and at a nascent stage

Even a child can see collaboration is essential to save the Canadian health-care system

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:27:22 GMT

Society is entrenched in a very Cartesian, subspecialized approach to human problems.

Documentary about the pandemic in the Brazilian Public Health System is eligible for OSCAR

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:02:07 GMT

The documentary “Out of Breath” followed the work of health professionals of the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS) as they struggled to save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

WONCA joins16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:41:37 GMT

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs through International Human Rights Day on 10 December

President Anna Stavdal sends a message to WONCA APR Conference 2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:40:58 GMT

"It was a humbling and heartwarming experience to join you"

WP on Environment Shares Statement on the Environmental Impact of Inhalers

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:41:56 GMT

People are well aware of air pollution being a risk factor for the development and exacerbations of chronic respiratory diseases, but generally do not know that inhaled therapy to treat respiratory diseases can contribute to climate change

Support the review of program submissions for WONCA Sydney 2023

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:43:57 GMT

We are looking for family doctor reviewers to assess the quality and relevance of submissions.

Du président : décembre 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:47:35 GMT

En tant que médecin, j'ai toujours aimé faire des visites à domicile. Ils définissent la relation médecin-malade. Lorsque nous nous rencontrons dans le contexte du domicile du patient, nous reconnaissons et partageons tous les deux d'autres aspects de nous-mêmes

De la Presidenta: Diciembre 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:30:21 GMT

Como médico, siempre me ha gustado hacer visitas a domicilio. Fomentan la relación médico-paciente. Cuando nos reunimos en el contexto del hogar del paciente, ambos reconocemos y compartimos otros aspectos de nosotros mismos

Inaugural webinar of Primary Care Asia series held in support of World Mental Health Day

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:19:32 GMT

Around 250 doctors from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines attended a #webinar on “Optimizing Mental Health Management in Primary Care” on October 13th.

From the President: November 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:25:00 GMT

Medicine’s ‘gold standard’ these days is Evidence Based Medicine (EBM). Most of us agree that what’s best for our patients is treatment based solidly on scientific knowledge.

De la Presidenta: Noviembre 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:24:00 GMT

El "estándar de oro" de la medicina en estos días es la Medicina Basada en la Evidencia (MBE).

Du président : novembre 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:23:00 GMT

L'étalon-or de la médecine de nos jours est la médecine factuelle (EBM). La plupart d'entre nous conviennent que ce qui est le mieux pour nos patients est un traitement solidement basé sur des connaissances scientifiques.

Astana Declaration Anniversary 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:18:00 GMT

Young Doctors’ commitment towards Primary Health Care

WONCA visits Sydney

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:17:00 GMT

WONCA CEO, Dr Harris Lygidakis, and Associate Professor Bohumil Seifert, Chair of the WONCA 2013 Prague Conference, visited Sydney, Australia, where the WONCA World Conference will take place on 26 – 29 October 2023

WONCA 2023 in Sydney will be the conference of your career

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:16:00 GMT

WONCA 2023 is less than a year away. I am looking forward to working with my committee to make it the most exciting and transformative conference in your career. - Professor Mark Morgan, Conference Scientific Committee Chair,

WONCA at the VIII Ibero-American Summit of Family Medicine 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:15:00 GMT

WONCA President Anna Stavdal highlighted the importance of the family medicine specialty to achieve universal health coverage with primary care as the cornerstone of health systems.

WONCA EMR 2022; Where Opportunity Meets Action

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:15:00 GMT

The 7th edition of the WONCA East Mediterranean Region Family Medicine Congress 2022 was held from 10th – 12th November 2022 in Muscat – Oman.

WP on Mental Health: Advocacy is an art that can be learned

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:14:00 GMT

A pilot program to teach policy and practice transformation skills to family doctors around the world

The Spice Route celebrates World Diabetes Day with a webinar

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:01:59 GMT

The Young Doctor Movement of WONCA South Asia, virtually celebrated World Diabetes Day on November 14th with a webinar, part of the regular series of the Spice Route Movement CPD program.

SIG on Policy Advocacy e-Workshop: “How to advocate for Family Medicine

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:46:45 GMT

Our theme of learning from experiences of others will continue in this webinar, where we are delighted that our core speakers will be our colleagues Dr Raquel Gomez Bravo, Sara Ares, and Harris Lygidakis

WONCA, presente en la VIII Cumbre Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:36:36 GMT

El objetivo de esta cumbre fue promover el avance hacia el acceso universal de la salud y la institucionalización de la medicina familiar para el fortalecimiento de las competencias, calidad de los especialistas y del sistema.

LSHTM Webinar Series: Primary Health Care: The heart of every health system

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:34:00 GMT

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) invites you to a ten-part seminar series that will run from October 2022 to July 2023.

Education for Primary Care: December Free Access

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:12:00 GMT

We thank Taylor and Francis and the editor Professor Simon Gay, for this valuable concession to widen journal access across all our members .

Astana Declaration Anniversary 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:33:25 GMT

The Global Conference on Primary Health Care in Astana, Kazakhstan in October 2018 endorsed a new declaration emphasizing the critical role of primary health care around the world

From the President: October 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:57:00 GMT

In our clinical work, Family Doctors are cautious; we don’t raise an alarm until and unless there is good reason to. Experience has honed our sense of timing

WONCA Executive members at the WHO | October 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:56:00 GMT

WONCA President, Dr Anna Stavdal, WONCA CEO, Harris Lygidakis, and Professor Val Wass, Executive Member-at-Large and WHO Liaison, led key meetings with representatives of the World Health Organization at the organisation’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

WONCA joins World Mental Health Day 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:55:00 GMT

WONCA joined the celebrations of World Mental Health Day 2022, an important date to re-kindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health.

WONCA EMR Regional Professional Diploma

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:54:00 GMT

Prof. Taghreed acknowledged the efforts of past and current presidents of WONCA world and WONCA EMR for their advocacy to family medicine

Jacqueline Ponzo: VIII Summit in Guatemala

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:53:00 GMT

The 10th and 11th of November will be the culmination of an immense work that is being carried out in pursuit of installing Family and Community Medicine in Guatemala

WONCA accreditation to Clinical Masters of the AGU

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:52:00 GMT

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU), supported by the Bahrain Government and the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), successfully completed the two-year Clinical Masters in Family Medicine (CMFM). The programme has also been granted WONCA accreditation after meeting WONCA’s Global Standards for Postgraduate Family Medicine Education.

Ageing Lines October

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:50:00 GMT

This is a space dedicated to caregivers and elderly patients, created with anonymous collaborations from the WONCA Special Interest Group on Ageing and Health. This section includes inspiring anecdotes for the simple purpose of adding value and quality to older patient’s lives.

HLMA Webinar: Bridging Gaps in Asthma Care

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:31:17 GMT

The Healthy Lung Masterclass Asia (HLMA) webinar series will conclude, with its final webinar on 27 October 2022 (19:00–20:25 UTC+8) entitled “Bridging the doctor-patient gap to improve asthma care”.

WONCA Sydney Call for Submissions is now OPEN!

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:18:55 GMT

WONCA will bring together family doctors, GPs and primary healthcare specialists from around the world so don’t miss your chance to be involved the largest global gathering of primary care professionals.

Entrevista: Jacqueline Ponzo sobre la VIII Cumbre de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria en Guatemala

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:16:51 GMT

El 10 y 11 de noviembre será la coronación de un trabajo inmenso que se realiza en pos de instalar la Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria en Guatemala, un país que aun no cuenta con la especialidad y que la VIII Cumbre será artífice y motor de sembrar la primera semilla para un futuro lleno de médicos y medicas familiares /familiares

Du président : octobre 2022

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:28:00 GMT

Dans notre travail clinique, les médecins de famille sont prudents ; nous ne donnons pas d'alarme tant qu'il n'y a pas de bonne raison de le faire.

From the President: October 2022 主席通讯 2022年10月

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:11:39 GMT

在临床工作中，家庭医生是非常谨慎的；除非有充分的理由，否则我们不会拉响警报。

Education for Primary Care - September Free Articles

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:51:00 GMT

WONCA President joins the Congress of Delegates of the AAFP

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:17:23 GMT

WONCA President, Dr Anna Stavdal attended multiple sessions of the Family Medicine Experience 2022, Global Health roundtables, networking sessions and panels led by north American colleagues and members of WONCA

From the President: September 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:01:00 GMT

Yes. Sixty years of studies have validated, repeatedly, that the doctor-patient relationship is a key to the placebo factor – how patients get well.

World Patient Safety Day 2022: Medication Without Harm

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:48:00 GMT

Medication Safety’ has been selected as the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2022, with the slogan ‘Medication Without Harm

The Science & Art of Communication

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:47:00 GMT

This is the second article in a series that aims to discuss core principles for the future of the Organisation

WP Quality & Safety: World Patient Safety Day

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:44:00 GMT

Family physicians will play a critical role in working with patients and families towards achieving “Medication Without Harm”

A Call to Honour Salvador Tranche, and a Tribute in Guatemala

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:43:00 GMT

WONCA Iberoamericana-CIMF calls for scientific articles and academic texts to be published by CIMF into a tribute book to honour Salvador Tranche. He will also be honoured at the VIII Summit of Family and Community Medicine in Guatemala

Medication adherence among people with mental health disorders

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:42:00 GMT

WONCA Accreditation: Yuma Regional Medical Center

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:40:00 GMT

Through its Working Party on Education, WONCA has developed the “Standards for Postgraduate Family Medical Education”, against which academic programs in family medicine can be assessed and gain approval from our global organization.

WONCA President at the WPA World Congress of Psychiatry 2022

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:39:00 GMT

Dr Anna Stavdal participated in two panel discussions as an ambassador for family medicine

De la Presidenta: Septiembre 2022

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:09:00 GMT

Sesenta años de estudios han validado, repetidamente, que la relación médico-paciente es clave para el factor placebo: cómo se mejoran los pacientes.

Healthy Lung Masterclass Asia webinar: Severe asthma – is it time to refer?

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:41:23 GMT

The next Healthy Lung Masterclass Asia (HLMA) webinar, entitled “Is it time to refer to tertiary care?”, will take place on 22 September 2022, 19:00–20:25 (UTC+8).

The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine: Year in Review

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:27:59 GMT

WHO calls for urgent action by countries for achieving Medication Without Harm

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:51:45 GMT

Globally, half of all preventable harm in medical care is medication related, a quarter of which is severe or life-threatening.

Du président : septembre 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:14:13 GMT

Report: WHO 72nd Regional Committee for Africa

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:34:50 GMT

Building the foundation for research, policy, and advocacy to strengthen Family Medicine in the South Asia

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:19:43 GMT

Since Nov 2021, as a part of the current leadership committee of WONCA South Asia, we have taken several concrete steps to build the foundation for primary care research in South Asia.

Sano y Salvo: Día Mundial de la Seguridad del Paciente: medicación sin daño

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:33:19 GMT

Como cada año, el 17 de septiembre se celebra el Día Mundial de la Seguridad del Paciente con el objetivo de impulsar medidas dirigidas a reducir los daños evitables derivados de la asistencia sanitaria.

Sano y Salvo | World Patient Safety Day: Medication Without Harm

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:33:19 GMT

As every year, on September 17, World Patient Safety Day is celebrated with the aim of promoting measures aimed at reducing avoidable damage derived from healthcare.

#PatientSafety: Polish app helps older adults to safely execute long-term therapies

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:07:36 GMT

According to The World Health Organization at least 50% of patients do not adhere to treatment recommendations, which may lead to treatment ineffectiveness, medication side effects, lower quality of life and increased hospitalizations

Discover the new WONCA Special Interest Group on Policy Advocacy

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:29:45 GMT

We are delighted to announce the creation by WONCA of a new Special Interest group to focus on helping us to be more effective advocates for family medicine - in our own settings and with external stakeholders

From the President: July 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:49:00 GMT

I’ve been traveling with WONCA during the past month, almost nonstop, luxuriating in seeing my colleagues and friends, hearing their actual voices, after more than two pandemic years.

De la Presidenta: Julio 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:48:00 GMT

He estado viajando con WONCA durante el último mes, casi sin parar, disfrutando de ver a mis colegas y amigos, escuchando sus voces reales, después de más de dos años de pandemia.

From the President: July 2022 主席通讯 2022年7月

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:47:00 GMT

能亲身与诸位相见，让我感觉多么的不同。

Discover the Montegut 2022 Winners

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:46:00 GMT

We are happy to announce the 2022 winners of the Montegut Global Scholar Program (MGSP)

World Family Doctor Day 2022: Activities Report

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:45:00 GMT

For more than a decade, we have been witnessing all the celebrations, events and activities that our colleagues around the world have shared on collaborations

OECD’s PaRIS will shed light on family doctors’ contribution to PC

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:43:00 GMT

PaRIS is the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys initiative

Limerick hosted the WONCA Rural Health Conference

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:42:00 GMT

During four days, the University of Limerick became the meeting point for hundreds of doctors from around the globe to discuss the challenges and experiences in rural health and medicine.

Rural seeds at the WONCA Rural Health Conference 2022 in Limerick

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:41:00 GMT

We had the chance to learn about rural medicine in Ireland, exchange ideas with people from all over the world and network with peers. Many thanks to our Irish hosts!

Relaunch of Planetary Health Courses

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:39:00 GMT

Three courses about the theme were recommended by the World Health Organization in a letter to universities and all education stakeholders and will be relauched next month.

Join the 11th EURIPA Rural Health Forum

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:08:23 GMT

WFPHA: 17th World Congress on Public Health

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:49:22 GMT

Over 3,000 public health professionals and researchers, policymakers, and students will convene in Rome, Italy, from 2 to 6 May 2023 for the 17th World Congress on Public Health

From the President: June 2022

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:58:00 GMT

The entire field of medicine is experiencing a period of massive change, triggered in part by the COVID pandemic. Our priorities, our clinical work, our working methods are all being impacted.

Du Président: Juin 2022

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:43:33 GMT

L'ensemble du domaine de la médecine traverse une période de changement massif, déclenché en partie par la pandémie de la COVID. Nos priorités, notre travail clinique, nos méthodes de travail sont tous impactés.

From the President: June 2022 主席通讯 2022年6月

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:50:00 GMT

整个医学领域正在经历一段巨大的变革时期，其中部分原因是由新冠疫情所致。我们的关注重点、临床工作，以及工作方式都受到了影响。

Del Presidente: Junio 2022

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:14:00 GMT

El campo entero de la medicina está experimentando un período de cambio masivo, provocado en parte por la pandemia de COVID. Nuestras prioridades, nuestro trabajo clínico, nuestros métodos de trabajo se ven afectados.

Planetary Health chapters, now in general medicine textbooks

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:31:06 GMT

WP on Women & Family Medicine Africa Hosts Webinar to Celebrate WFDD2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:03:51 GMT

The WONCA Working Party for Women and Family Medicine (WWPWFM) Africa Region – referred to here as WWPWFMA – has supported and advocated for women family physicians in Africa since 2009.

Waynakay YDM Update 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:17:50 GMT

Below, you will find a compilation of the reports presented regarding the Waynakay Movement activities during the last triennium.

Vasco da Gama Movement Europe Region Update 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:09:46 GMT

Our new name will now be The European Young Family Doctors' Movement (EYFDM)

The Spice Route Movement Update 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:47:15 GMT

The Rajakumar Movement Update 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:49:43 GMT

Polaris Update 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:31:03 GMT

Over the last six months, Family Medicine Early Career Physicians, Residents and Medical Students in our Polaris region have continued to immerse themselves into full scope family practice

Al Razi YDM Update 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:08:28 GMT

Afriwon Reneisance Update 2022

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:18:04 GMT

From the beginning of the year, the AfriWon executive group and council had multiple monthly meetings with several key developments made

WONCA at the 75th World Health Assembly

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:34:09 GMT

The Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 22-28 May 2022, was the first in-person Health Assembly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Young Doctors’ Representative Report 2022

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:33:00 GMT

IHF, New Collaborative Member

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:32:00 GMT

WONCA welcomes the International Hospital Federation (IHF) as a Member organization in Collaborative Relations

WHA75: Constituency Statement on Strengthening WHO Preparedness - WHF

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:04:36 GMT

This constituency statement is delivered by the World Heart Federation on behalf of the Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control, International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations, International Diabetes Federation, International Pharmaceutical Students Federation, International Society of Nephrology, World Hypertension League, and World Obesity Federation. It is also supported by the World Organization of Family Doctors and World Stroke Organization.

WHA75: Constituency Statement on Strengthening WHO Preparedness for and Response to Health Emergencies

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:19:39 GMT

Because the actors involved in any response to a future pandemic are varied, for such an instrument to be effective, it must result from strong multilateralism, with equal respect and participation afforded to all partners involved, including non-state organizations committed to the public interest.

WHA75: Constituency Statement on Human Resources for Health

Tue, 24 May 2022 13:55:13 GMT

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the critical importance of health workers to strengthen health systems and global health security. It has highlighted women’s central role in delivering health services, since women are 70% health workers, and 90% of frontline health workers.

From the President: May 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:27:00 GMT

Family Doctor Day provides all of us a golden opportunity to shine a spotlight on the central role our discipline plays in achieving the goals of Universal Health Coverage and Health for All.

Del Presidente: Mayo 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:26:00 GMT

El Día del Médico de Familia nos brinda a todos una oportunidad de oro para destacar el papel central que desempeña nuestra disciplina en el logro de los objetivos de Cobertura Universal de Salud y Salud para Todos.

From the President: May 2022
主席通讯 2022年5月

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:25:00 GMT

家庭医生日为我们所有人提供了一个绝佳的机会，让我们可以关注到这个学科在达成全球健康覆盖和人人享有健康目标中发挥的核心作用。

Be part of World Family Doctor Day!

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:24:00 GMT

The Future of Community at WONCA

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:23:00 GMT

Community is what makes up the beating heart of WONCA. From our Working Parties and Young Doctors’ Movements to the links between individuals, our members have successfully championed connection and collaboration.

WONCA Statement of Support - Refugee Crisis

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:22:01 GMT

The consequences of the military aggression in Ukraine and the resultant humanitarian crisis have profound implications for health, for healthcare workers in Ukraine and surrounding countries, and for their systems of delivering care.

From the Editor: May 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:21:00 GMT

May is here, which means World Family Doctor Day is coming! This edition is dedicated to our flagship celebration. It represents an important date to support and acknowledge the central role of Family Doctors and Primary Care Teams

International Day of the Midwife 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:20:00 GMT

5 May marks International Day of the Midwife, celebrating the work of midwives around the globe and the care they provide to women and families.

WONCA Rural 2022: International Advisory Group

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:18:00 GMT

The International Advisory Group for the 19th WONCA World Rural Health Conference, WONCA Ireland June 17th to 20th, 2022

WONCA Europe Conference 2022 goes hybrid!

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:17:00 GMT

The conference will happen both physically in London and virtually, giving an opportunity to connect to all of those would not of otherwise been able to attend

YDM: Vasco da Gama Preconference 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:16:00 GMT

The Vasco da Gama Preconference will take place from 27th to 28th of June

Besrour Centre: Call of Abstracts Extended

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:10:04 GMT

The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine (Besrour Centre) is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the Dr. Patrick Chege Memorial Research Award for posters being presented at the College of Family Physicians of Canada™ (CFPC)’s Family Medicine Forum (FMF).

Healthy Lung Masterclass Asia Webinar Series

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:29:30 GMT

The webinar series will feature the latest updates and expert perspectives on key topics in asthma care

Discover Praia Vermelha, a Brazilian band of family physicians

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:14:44 GMT

The group started in 2012 as a band, Empenha, as the members, all family physicians, worked in Vila Cruzeiro, in the Penha neighbourhood, Rio de Janeiro.

WFDD 2022: Working Party on Rural Practice Weekly Webinars

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:11:40 GMT

These sessions aim to create health awareness under our 2022 theme: Family Doctors, Always There to Care!

Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine Learning Module

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:14:35 GMT

The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine Announces the Launch the Learning Module “Chronic Disease Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities”

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:26:00 GMT

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 focuses on enhancing social dialogue towards a culture of safety and health.

From the President: April 2022

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:52:00 GMT

Mental health has always been a central concern in Family Doctors’ daily practice. As so many people suffer and die before our eyes, mental health must remain high on our agenda.

De la Presidenta: Abril 2022

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:51:00 GMT

La salud mental siempre ha sido una preocupación central en la práctica diaria de los Médicos de Familia.

From the President: April 2022
主席通讯 2022年4月

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:50:00 GMT

我们正处在艰难时期。疫情尚未结束，在有些地区病例数达到了历史最高。国家内部和国家之间的军事侵略，正在造成持久的伤害。

Montegut Global Scholar Program: Applications deadline extended

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:48:00 GMT

We are happy to announce that applications deadline for the Montegut Global Scholar Program has been extended to 2 May 2022

WONCA Encourages Members to Take Action

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:47:00 GMT

People, especially those with medical needs, are suffering in Ukraine. Over two million people have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries. Here is how you can help!

WHO - World Health Day 2022

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:46:00 GMT

Every year on 7 April, we celebrate World Health Day, a date focused on raising awareness about the importance of health as a fundamental right

World Health Day 2022: One minute for our Planet

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:45:00 GMT

The theme of World Health Day 2022 "Our Planet, Our Health" makes us aware of the importance of caring for our planet as an essential habit in caring for our own health and the community.

ISN - KDIGO - WONCA CKD Webinar

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:43:00 GMT

CKD Early Identification And Intervention Toolkit

Relationship and trust, prerequisites of medical consultation

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:43:00 GMT

Anna Stavdal’s article “From the President: On Family Doctors’ Vaccine Dilemmas” addresses the dilemma of what happens when a patient rejects the Covid vaccination despite the doctor’s science-based recommendation, and despite the resulting risk of serious consequences, not only for the patient’s health but also for the health of others.

From the Editor: April 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:07:43 GMT

In this edition, we maintain our call for solidarity and continue to promote multiple ways to support Ukraine.

McGill FMER: International Awards in Family Medicine Education Research

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:23:51 GMT

The McGill Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) is proud to announce the sponsorship of ‘The Pierre Pluye International Mixed Methods Thesis and Dissertations Awards in Family Medicine Education

Launch of ICOPE Implementation Pilot Programme

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:35:21 GMT

The Special Interest Group in Ageing and Health has contributed to the development of the World Health Organisation Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) approach over the last few years.

A Practical Guide to Obesity Management: Webinar for European GPs

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:32:17 GMT

On World Obesity Day on 4th March, WONCA in conjunction with the European Association for Study of Obesity, EASO, held a webinar on Practical Tips for Obesity Management

Welcome Message - 7th WONCA Africa Region Conference 2022

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:21:00 GMT

Read the welcome message of Dr Dan Abubakar, the WONCA Africa Region President and the Chairman of the Host Organising Committee for the 7th WONCA Africa Region Conference 2022

From the President: March 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:37:00 GMT

The evidence is mounting steadily and it’s convincing: Health systems based on Primary Care achieve better health results and at a lower cost.

International Women's Day 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:36:00 GMT

We thank the contribution of our colleagues in primary care from all over the world and we raise our voices for a gender-equal world!

WONCA Statement on Ukraine

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:35:00 GMT

WONCA Urges Support of Colleagues and Calls for an Immediate End to the Conflict in Ukraine

EMR Regional Professional Diploma in Family Medicine

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:34:00 GMT

The diploma aims to fill the shortage of family practitioners in the Region and reach 3 family physicians per 10 000 population by 2030.

WONCA grieves: Dr Salvador Tranche, semFYC President

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:33:00 GMT

WONCA sends its deepest condolences to family, friends and colleagues from the medical community in Spain and the world.

Sir Andy Haines, awarded with the 2022 Tyler Prize

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:32:00 GMT

The 2022 Tyler Prize is Awarded to World Expert on the Links Between Climate Change and Human Health!

WONCA World Meeting of the Council 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:31:00 GMT

We are pleased to invite all WONCA Member Organisations to the next WONCA World Meeting of the Council which will be held in a blended format (virtual and in-person) on Monday 27 June 2022

From the Editor: March 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:36:37 GMT

In this edition, WONCA makes an important call for solidarity and urges members and member organizations to take action and support in Ukraine.

Primary health care measurement framework and indicators

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:31:56 GMT

Monitoring health systems through a primary health care lens

IWD2022: WONCA Iberoamericana-CIMF

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:05:23 GMT

On March 8, 2022, we witness a new war unleashed, the persistence of other armed conflicts, the ongoing COVID19 pandemic and the planet continues to be threatened by climate change.

IWD2022: WONCA SIG on Ageing & Health

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:33:34 GMT

For International Women’s Day, SIG Ageing and Health has put together some brief vignettes about extraordinary older women.

IWD2022: WONCA SIG on Family Violence

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:02:45 GMT

Nearly 1 in 3 women globally have experienced intimate partner violence or any sexual violence in their life time

IWD2022: Dr Özden Gökdemir "Let's not leave anyone behind"

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:06:23 GMT

As Prof Dr Türkan Saylan said "Stop asking yourself, ‘Why was I born a girl?’ and aim at becoming the best you can be".

IWD2022: WONCA Working Party for Women and Family Medicine

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:14:52 GMT

Women Family Doctors are continuously leading and healing in a multitude of ways every minute of every day

WONCA President Anna Stavdal's reflection on International Women's Day

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:07:22 GMT

In past years on March 8th, we’ve raised the megaphone to increase awareness of the unfinished business of gender equality.

Du Président: Mars 2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:58:59 GMT

Les preuves ne cessent de s'accumuler et elles sont convaincantes : Les systèmes de santé fondés sur les soins primaires obtiennent de meilleurs résultats en matière de santé et à moindre coût

From the President: March 2022
主席通讯 2022年3月

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:37:12 GMT

越来越多的证据表明：以初级保健为基础的医疗系统能用更少的花费带来更好的健康结局。

Declaración de WONCA sobre Ucrania

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:54:31 GMT

WONCA insta al apoyo de los colegas y pide el cese inmediato del conflicto en Ucrania

De la Presidenta: Marzo 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:14:43 GMT

La evidencia crece de manera constante y es contundente: Los sistemas de salud basados en la Atención Primaria logran mejores resultados en salud ya un menor costo.

Global launch of the Lancet-World Psychiatric Association Commission

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:02:00 GMT

The Lancet: Overlooked and underfunded—experts call for united action to reduce the global burden of depression

From the President: On Family Doctors’ Vaccine Dilemmas

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:48:00 GMT

Pandemic vaccines became available a full year ago, yet we still lack adequate coverage. Unfair global distribution is indisputably the major cause; without hesitation, many of us are speaking out for this to change.

From the Editor: January / February 2022

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:18:58 GMT

Welcome to the Volume 48 of WONCA News!

Registration for the WONCA Rural Health Conference 2022 is now open

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:46:40 GMT

We are happy to announce that the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 16th February 2022

From the President: February 2022
主席通讯 2022年2月

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:51:48 GMT

关于家庭医生的疫苗接种困境

Du président: février 2022

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:26:17 GMT

Les dilemmes des médecins généralistes en matière de vaccins

De la Presidenta: Dilemas de médicos de familia sobre las vacunas

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:42:39 GMT

Las vacunas contra la pandemia han estado disponibles desde hace un año completo, pero aún carecemos de una cobertura adecuada.

From the Headquarters: February 2022

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:47:00 GMT

Beginning this year, an Ordinary Meeting of the Council will take place annually. We will continue to hold an in-person meeting together with the World Conference every two years.

Meet the Chairs of the WONCA Groups

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:45:00 GMT

Learn a little more about those heading our Working Parties and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and regional Young Doctors' Movements

PHC response in the management of pandemics

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:43:00 GMT

Former WONCA Presidents, Dr Donald Li, Prof Amanda Howe and WONCA Executive Member at Large, Dr Maria Pilar Astier Peña, share their learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Anargiros Mariolis, WONCA 5 Star Doctor 2021

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:42:00 GMT

Dr Mariolis, head of the Health Center of Areopoli, received the international distinction, given by WONCA every two years, to the best family doctor.

Statement on WHO’s Work in Health Emergencies

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:34:00 GMT

The Global Coalition for Circulatory Health Members – of which WONCA is a member – delivers a statement on the occasion of the 150th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board

WONCA 2023 World Conference

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Trip of a lifetime, conference of your career

Ageing Lines: Stories from Caregivers and Elderly Patients

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:21:00 GMT

From the President: December 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:43:00 GMT

As we were unable to meet in person, the WONCA World Council and Conference had to take place virtually. A big thank you goes out to all of you who contributed to make it happen!

From the President: December 2021
主席通讯 2021年12月

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:42:09 GMT

由于我们无法亲自见面，此次WONCA世界委员会和年会只能在线上举行。

Del Presidente: Diciembre 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:41:00 GMT

Como no pudimos reunirnos en persona, el Consejo y la Conferencia Mundial de WONCA tuvieron que realizarse de forma virtual. ¡Un gran agradecimiento a todos los que contribuyeron a que esto sucediera!

Meet the New Members of our Executive Committee

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:40:00 GMT

This is the beginning of a new phase for WONCA with the appointment of Dr Anna Stavdal as President of our organisation.

From the Editor: December 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:44:25 GMT

Welcome to the last edition of WONCA News 2021. This issue marks the beginning of a new phase for WONCA with the appointment of Dr Anna Stavdal as President of our organisation

Save the Dates: Upcoming WONCA Conferences

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:09:52 GMT

Discover the next WONCA conferences around the world!

Universal Health Coverage Day 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:46:00 GMT

As a professional organisation representing thousands of family doctors and general practitioners globally, WONCA strongly supports Universal Health Coverage

WONCA eHealth Webinar Series

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:39:29 GMT

On December 8, the WONCA Working Party on eHealth started a series of webinars with the session "Population Health for Low / Middle income and Remote Rural Regions

WONCA Besrour Early Primary Care Researcher Prizes

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:40:10 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Research and the Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine inaugurated the WONCA Besrour Early Primary Care Researcher Prizes at the 23rd WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors 2021

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:10:12 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence joined thia annual international campaign to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

2021 University of Toronto Family Medicine Report

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:45:00 GMT

On the theme ‘Caring Through Crisis’, it features personal stories, reflections and anecdotes that represent just a small fraction of the incredible work happening in family medicine and primary care

From the President: The Final Column

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT

By the time WONCA News November edition is published, all of us will be making final preparations for our World Council meeting and our Conference.

Del Presidente: Noviembre 2021

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:58:00 GMT

Para cuando se publique la edición de noviembre de WONCA News, todos estaremos en los preparativos finales para nuestra reunión del Consejo Mundial y nuestra Conferencia.

From the President: November 2021
主席通讯 2021年11月

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:57:00 GMT

到11月版WONCA新闻出版的时候，我们所有人都将为我们的世界理事会会议和大会做好最后的准备。

President's Report: Triennium 2018 - 2021

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:55:00 GMT

I think it is fair to say that this Presidency has been one of the most challenging times in WONCA’s history!

Reporte del Presidente: Trienio 2018 - 2021

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:54:00 GMT

Creo que es justo decir que esta Presidencia ha sido uno de los momentos más desafiantes en la historia de WONCA

主席报告 2018 - 2021 三年期

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:53:00 GMT

我认为恰当地说，这届任期是WONCA历史上最具挑战性的任期之一！2018年在刚接手这一职务时，我期待着对众多国家和地区进行访问，参加各种会议，参与全球活动。

WONCA Action Call for COP26

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The Working Party on Environment has prepared a 'Call to Action' urging governments, agencies and WONCA stakeholders to take action to reach zero emissions by 2040.

Rural Seeds “Footprint”, selected for Mobile Film Festival

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:59:00 GMT

The short film “Footprint” produced by Rural Seeds Brasil was selected among 692 other films from 92 countries in the 17th edition of the Mobile Film Festival whose theme is “Making Peace with Nature''.

PHCPI: If Health Systems Could Talk

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT

At a pivotal moment for health systems everywhere, PHCPI is excited to share a new digital report highlighting data and lessons from the first 23 Vital Signs Profiles, called “If Health Systems Could Talk: Illuminating the Vital Signs of Strong Primary Health Care.”

WONCA Europe Conference - London 2022

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:10:46 GMT

The WONCA 2022 takes place from 28 June to 1 July 2022. Register now, be a part of the WONCA 2022 Conference and meet collegues from all over Europe.

Limerick to host WONCA World Rural Health Conference in 2022

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:09:00 GMT

The conference will be held from 17th to 20th June 2022, with three joint hosts: University of Limerick School of Medicine, Rural, Island and Dispensing Doctors of Ireland, and the Irish College of General Practitioners

From the Editor: October 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:33:08 GMT

Dedicated to World Mental Health Day, the 8th edition of our WONCA News gathers advocacy efforts from various colleagues from all over the world in support of mental health

From the President: October 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In advance of our upcoming World Council and Conference, this month I am writing to you with a please and a thank you.

Del Presidente: Octubre 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:59:00 GMT

Antes de nuestro próximo Concilio y Conferencia Mundial, este mes les escribo con un por favor y un agradecimiento.

From the President: October 2021
主席通讯 2021年10月

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:58:00 GMT

在我们临近召开世界理事会和大会之际，本月我满怀恳请和感谢之情写下这篇通讯。

From the Headquarters: October 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:56:00 GMT

This October we have a much to celebrate and look forward to.

World Mental Health Day 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:54:00 GMT

On October 10, WONCA joined the celebration of World Mental Health Day, a date promoted by the World Federation for Mental Health and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Family Doctors & Mental Health

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:53:00 GMT

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, WONCA President-Elect, Dr Anna Stavdal reflects on the role of family doctors in the development of better care for diverse mental health conditions.

Yoga and Music for Healthcare workers Mental Health

Arnab Bishnu Chowdhury — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:27:48 GMT

Composer, therapist and teacher, Arnab Bishnu Chowdhury (India), shares his article "Enhancing Mental Health of Covid healthcare workers in India with Yoga and Music Therapy"

WFMH: Mental Health in an Unequal World

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 14:36:00 GMT

This document was produced by the World Federation for Mental Health, with the help of collaborators from all over the world, including members of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health

WONCA signs the São Paulo Declaration on Planetary Health

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:41:24 GMT

The Declaration, authored by the Planetary Health Alliance has been signed by over 250 organizations from more than 47 countries representing all sectors of society, including WONCA

WONCA Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:28:24 GMT

In this document, you will find an overview of WONCA's global activities and our main achievements from July 2020 to June 2021.

From the President: September 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 GMT

As family doctors we emphatically support the goal of Universal Health Coverage. We know that the best way to achieve Universal Health Coverage is to have a comprehensive, co-ordinated primary health care system as the basis for the whole health system

Del Presidente: Septiembre 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:59:00 GMT

Como médicos de familia, apoyamos enfáticamente el objetivo de la Cobertura Sanitaria Universal. Sabemos que la mejor manera de lograr la Cobertura Sanitaria Universal es tener un sistema de atención primaria de salud integral y coordinado como base para todo el sistema de salud.

Du Président: Septembre 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:58:00 GMT

La couverture universelle de santé ? En tant que médecins généralistes, nous soutenons avec force l'objectif de la couverture sanitaire universelle.

From the President: September 2021 主席通讯 2021年9月

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:57:00 GMT

全民健康覆盖了吗？作为家庭医生，我们坚定支持全民健康覆盖的目标。我们知道，实现全民健康覆盖的最佳方法是建立一个综合

Patient satisfaction and patient safety – some reflections.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:56:00 GMT

President Elect, Dr Anna Stavdal, reflects on Patient Safety, the challenges of consultation in Primary Health Care, and the values of Family Medicine

Celebrating World Patient Safety Day 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:55:00 GMT

WONCA Working Parties on "Quality and Safety" and "Women and Family Medicine" invite WONCA community to join this campaign.

Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:54:00 GMT

Participants from all over the world attended the Action Plan Launch event, headed by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization

XIII Conference on Patient Safety in Primary Care

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:52:00 GMT

Members of the WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety write about the XIII Conference on Patient Safety in Primary Care held in virtual format for the first time

"Safe and Sound", a blog for Patient Safety Awareness

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:51:00 GMT

The blog, created by the Patient Safety Working Group (PSWG) of WONCA Member Organization SemFYCm was launched on January 15th 2008

YDM Newsletter September 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:50:00 GMT

Discover the latest news and activities of our Young Doctors’ Movements around the world!

WHO Social Media Toolkit for Family Doctors

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:49:00 GMT

People who are already valued experts and leaders in their own communities are the most effective messengers to counter harmful misinformation - people like WONCA members.

DI CROCE, Gabriela

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:46:09 GMT

Meet Gabriela Di Croce from Argentina!

Discover the Principles of Primary Care - International CPD course

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:27:20 GMT

This new course by the University of Exeter will be delivered virtually over two contact days (12th November & 3rd December 2021

From the Editor: September 2021

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:42:00 GMT

This edition is dedicated to World Patient Safety Day, celebrated on September 17

WONCA Bylaws Proposed Motions 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:59:09 GMT

The Bylaws Committee recommends Bylaws amendments, which will be voted on during the Meeting of the Council that will take place virtually between 19 and 21 November 2021

From the President: July 2021

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:30:00 GMT

In 2010 when we celebrated our first World Family Doctor Day we really did not realise how much the idea would resonate with our WONCA family around the world.

From the Headquarters: July 2021

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:29:00 GMT

In the previous issue of WONCA News, we announced that the World Conference will turn into a virtual one. It is very unfortunate that our global community will not be able to meet in person in Abu Dhabi.

World Family Doctor Day 2021 Report

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:28:00 GMT

Despite the adverse circumstances, the 2021 edition of World Family Doctor Day was one to remember.

WONCA Africa Editorials

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:27:00 GMT

WONCA Africa President, Professor Shabir Moosa, writes these editorials to share a basic understanding of WONCA Africa, some plans and achievements, and the growing relationship with World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO).

Meet the New Rural Seeds Ambassadors 2021- 2023

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:00 GMT

Rural Seeds raises awareness and improves the guidance in training for rural practice for people in the early stages of their career development.

18th World Rural Health Conference.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:24:00 GMT

Join the 18th World Rural Health Conference Opening Ceremony on Friday, 9 July 2021, at 11:00 – 13:00 UTC .

Join the 7th Iberoamerican Conference and the 1st WONCA Planetary Health Conference Online

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:23:00 GMT

From August 19 to 22, 2021, WONCA CIMF will host the 7th Iberoamerican Familiar Medicine Conference, 16th Brazilian Family and Community Medicine Conference and the 1st Planetary Health Conference, fully online!

WONCA Montegut Global Scholar Program 2021

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:22:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the application for the Montegut Global Scholar Program (MGSP), sponsored by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation, is now open!

Music and Mental Health: Tone of Mind

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:21:00 GMT

An effort of the WONCA Working Party for Mental Health led by Alfredo de Oliveira Neto (Brazil), Arnab Chowdhury (India) and Moisés Nunes (Brazil) that seeks to mitigate through music the psychosocial effects posed by the COVID19.

Del Presidente: Julio 2021

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:03:00 GMT

En 2010, cuando celebramos nuestro primer Día Mundial del Médico de Familia, realmente no nos dimos cuenta de cuánto resonaría la idea en nuestra familia WONCA en todo el mundo.

From the President: July 2021 主席通讯 2021年7月

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:02:00 GMT

2010年，当我们庆祝第一个世界家庭医生日时，我们真的没有意识到这个想法会在全世界WONCA大家庭中产生多大的共鸣。

From the Editor: July 2021

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:10:17 GMT

This time we bring you a very special edition as we gathered all the activities, efforts and celebrations on the occasion of World Family Doctor Day 2021!

From the President: June 2021

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:27:00 GMT

All of us have had to adapt both personally and professionally during the pandemic. For some, there has been a welcome acceleration of the use of technologies. For others, an unwelcome loss of familiar and effective ways of consulting with our patients.

Del Presidente: Junio 2021

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:26:00 GMT

Todos hemos tenido que adaptarnos tanto personal como profesionalmente durante la pandemia. Para algunos, ha habido una bien recibida aceleración en el uso de tecnologías. Para otros, una no muy agradable pérdida de formas familiares y efectivas para dar consultas a nuestros pacientes.

Du Président: Juin 2021

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:25:00 GMT

Nous avons tous dû nous adapter, tant sur le plan personnel que professionnel, pendant la pandémie. Pour certains, il y a eu une accélération bienvenue de l'utilisation des technologies. Pour d'autres, une perte regrettable de méthodes familières et efficaces de consultation avec nos patients.

From the President: June 2021
主席通讯 2021年6月

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:24:00 GMT

在疫情期间，我们所有人都不得不在个人和专业方面做出调整。对一些人来说是可喜的，因为他们对技术的使用加速了；而对另一些人来说是排斥的，因为他们失去了熟悉而有效的看诊患者的方式。

23rd WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors goes fully virtual!

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:01:23 GMT

It has been decided to bring the WONCA 2021 Scientific World Conference fully online to the convenience of your own screen between 22–27 November 2021.

From the Editor: June 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:49:05 GMT

WONCA NEWS June includes crucial information related to the WONCA World Conference 2021 and a a special tribute dedicated to Professor Barbara Starfield

Virtual General Meeting of the Council

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:43:50 GMT

After carefully considering the circumstances, the Executive Committee of WONCA has decided to organise the General Meeting of the Council by videoconferencing techniques in November 2021.

Remembering Barbara Starfield: Articles & Messages

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:47:10 GMT

Read the messages from members of the WONCA Family to honour the legacy of Professor Barbara Starfield

Call for Applications for 2021 WONCA Foundation Award

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:37:56 GMT

The 2021 WONCA Foundation Award, which aims at furthering WONCA's mission of “fostering and maintaining high standards of care in general practice/family medicine”

A Tribute to Barbara Starfield

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:59:27 GMT

The first encounter I had with Barbara Starfield – and I think many in European primary care – was in 1994, when she published her paper ‘Is primary care essential?’ in the Lancet. It was what we now would call a virtual meeting, but virtual with an impact that still can be felt today.

A Primary Care and Family Medicine Champion

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:07:43 GMT

The telephone rang loudly, propelling me out of bed. The bedside clock glowed 01:00. What was it that Barbara said that night?

It’s been a long time without you, my friend

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:43:24 GMT

It has been 10 years since we last spoke. I miss the conversations during our many walks which I treasured. A lot has happened since then!

Starfield's Legacy: Integration of Primary Care and Public Health!

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:20:54 GMT

In 2009 Barbara Starfield was the star guest speaker at The Nordic Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark. After her keynote she chaired a workshop, it was by far the most popular of the parallel sessions.

Barbara Starfield: The Legend & The Lady

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:37:39 GMT

Many of us in WONCA have Barbara Starfield stories. Most recall her humour and her passion, her advocacy for primary care and her belief in the use of evidence to prove her point.

Remembering Barbara Starfield

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:01:12 GMT

It has been a decade since Professor Starfield passed away, on 10th June, 2011. Today we honour her memory and legacy with a special section full of inspiring stories, personal anecdotes and heartfelt messages from WONCA members and close colleagues

WONCA at 74th World Health Assembly

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:01:00 GMT

The WHA74 is taking place virtually from 24 May to 1 June 2021, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Implementing High-Quality Primary Care: Rebuilding the Foundation of Health Care

Robert L. Phillips, Jr — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:41:16 GMT

A recent, national report on primary care in the United States of America finds that primary care is foundational to the health care system and critical to achieving health equity

Education for Primary Care Update: free access articles May-June

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:41:00 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education, updates on the latest open access items in Education for Primary Care.

Announcement of the results of the EGM of the Council

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:34:27 GMT

The EGM was held between 11 and 16 May 2021. Necessary quorum was reached, and the resolution for the bylaws' amendments was adopted by a super-majority.

From the President: May 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:33:00 GMT

WONCA’s suite of accreditation and certification schemes have been developed, robustly tested, refined and implemented over a period of years.

Del Presidente: Mayo 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:32:00 GMT

El conjunto de esquemas de Acreditación y Certificación de WONCA se ha desarrollado, robustamente probado, refinado e implementado de manera sólida durante un período de varios años.

Du Président: Mai 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:31:00 GMT

La gamme des accréditations et de certifications de la WONCA a été développée, testée de manière robuste, affinée et mise en œuvre depuis de plusieurs années.

From the President: May 2021 主席通讯 2021年5月

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:30:01 GMT

WONCA整套认证和鉴定方案经过了多年的发展、严格测试、改进和实施。WONCA认证制定了大家能够遵循的全球标准，这有助于提升WONCA形象。

From the Editor: May 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:30:00 GMT

We have reached the fifth month of the year and the fourth edition of WONCA News. May has been a month of lots of planning and preparations.

WONCA Accreditation and Certification

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:29:00 GMT

WONCA accreditation provides a professional, collegial context within which individual practices and post graduate programmes can review their standards, improve them where necessary, and gain approval from our global organisation.

Dr Shlomo Vinker, New President of WONCA Europe

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:58:21 GMT

WONCA welcomes Prof Dr Shlomo Vinker as a new member of the Executive Committee. Dr Vinker will serve as President of WONCA Europe, succeeding Prof. Dr Mehmet Ungan.

WONCA CIMF launched statement to support family doctors in Colombia

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:56:00 GMT

The Ibero-American Confederation of Family Medicine (WONCA Iberoamericana-CIMF) expresses its support to the Colombian Society of Family Medicine (SOCMEF) in defending the right to health and its claims in favour of a better health system.

WONCA President sends message to colleagues in India

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:54:00 GMT

The entire WONCA community stands with you in solidarity and support in these challenging and difficult times.

Together We Can Overcome COVID-19: Letters to G7 & G20

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:53:00 GMT

The World Federation of Public Health Associations hosted a historic meeting to initiate a coalition amongst leaders from international NGOs who share a common interest in equitable access for vaccines and treatment during COVID-19.

Save your spot for WONCA Europe 2021

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:48:00 GMT

Find out more about WONCA Europe 2021 Virtual Conference and make sure you save your spot for Europe’s Top Conference for General Practitioners!

Remembering Atai on 5th Death Anniversary

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:10:00 GMT

Today we honour the memory and legacy of Dr Anne Deborah Atai Omoruto, better known to all as Atai, five years after her death, on May 5, 2016.

WONCA Accreditation supporting Family Medicine training

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:09:00 GMT

An innovative initiative in Bahrain

Planetary Health for Primary Care

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:07:00 GMT

After the success of the Planetary Health Online Course, the WONCA Environment and TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS launched the Planetary Health course for Primary Care, with a focus on clinical practice and the reality of health professionals.

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones:
Farewell, Goodbye and the End

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:06:00 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. In this, the last item of 'Rural Miscellany', we publish "Farewell, Goodbye and the End"

McGill FMER: International Awards in Family Medicine Education Research

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:52:29 GMT

Extraordinary General Meeting FAQ

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:27:30 GMT

This is a selection of some of the questions raised during the two Q&A Dialogue Sessions.

From the President: April 2021

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

World Family Doctor Day is an opportunity for all of us - doctors, members of the primary care team, family members and patients – to reflect on the role family medicine plays in our lives.

Del Presidente: Abril 2021

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:59:00 GMT

El Día Mundial del Médico de Familia es una oportunidad para que todos nosotros, médicos, miembros del equipo de atención primaria, familiares y pacientes, reflexionemos sobre el papel que desempeña la medicina familiar en nuestras vidas.

Du Président: Avril 2021

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:58:00 GMT

La Journée mondiale du Médecin Généraliste est l'occasion pour nous tous - médecins, membres d’équipes de soins primaires, familles et patients - de réfléchir au rôle que joue la médecine générale dans nos vies.

From the President: April 2021
主席通讯 2021年4月

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:57:00 GMT

每年的5月19日，全球的家庭医生和他们众多的患者都会共同庆祝世界家庭医生日。对于医生、初级保健团队人员、家庭成员以及患者来说，世界家庭医生日为我们所有人提供了一个反思家庭医学在我们生活中扮演何种角色的机会。

From the Headquarters: April 2021

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:02:42 GMT

World Family Doctor Day, first declared in 2010 and celebrated every year on 19 May, is an opportunity to acknowledge and advocate for the pivotal role of family doctors and primary care teams.

From the Editor: April 2021

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:26:32 GMT

In this issue, WONCA President, Dr Donald Li , shares in his column essential information regarding our flag event: World Family Doctors Day (WFDD) and reveals the theme of the 2021 edition

Education for Primary Care Update: free access articles April

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:28:00 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education, updates on the latest open access items in Education for Primary Care.

Become a Rural Seeds Ambassador

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:27:00 GMT

Promote rural health as a career option, provide support for current rural health professionals, and advocate for better healthcare for rural communities globally

Mental Health Bulletin from Chris Dowrick

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:25:00 GMT

Professor Christopher Dowrick, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health shares the latest news on the WP.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter
April 2021

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:23:00 GMT

Discover the latest news and activities of our Young Doctors’ Movements around the world!

World Health Day 2021

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:22:00 GMT

Under the theme «Building a fairer and healthier world», this year's campaign tackles current inequities in healthcare conditions, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones:
Liberty and Freedom

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:11:00 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. In this, the second item of 2021, we publish "Liberty and Freedom" - written by John this month.

Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2021

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:10:00 GMT

The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians is delighted to invite you to the Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2021, to be held online on 30 July – 1 August 2021.

Join the 5th Anniversary of the Besrour Forum Poster Presentations

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:09:00 GMT

The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine (Besrour Centre) is hosting its annual Besrour Forum as part of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)’s Family Medicine Forum (FMF) taking place November 10 to 13, 2021, in Toronto, Canada.

Virtual Toronto International Program to Strengthen Family Medicine

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:08:00 GMT

The first virtual edition of the longstanding Toronto International Program to strengthen Family Medicine will be delivered online from April 7 to June 23, 2021,

IPCRG Survey for Family Medicine Doctors: Spirometry

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:07:00 GMT

Spirometry - Are your patients able to receive it? Can your clinic offer it? Do you need a certificate to perform it?

WONCA CIMF
7th Ibero-American Congress

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:19:00 GMT

The congress will be held in a hybrid way (face-to-face and online), from August 18 to 21, 2021, in the city of Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brazil.

From the President: March 2021

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:16:00 GMT

As the governments of wealthier countries discuss the logistics - and the moral compulsion - to share COVID-19 vaccines with poorer countries and as the vaccine is increasingly delivered around the world, we can begin to look at what the next phase of our lives might be like.

Del Presidente: Marzo 2021

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:15:00 GMT

A medida que los gobiernos de los países más ricos discuten la logística, y la compulsión moral, de compartir las vacunas COVID-19 con los países más pobres y a medida que la vacuna se distribuye cada vez más en todo el mundo, podemos comenzar a ver cómo podría ser la próxima fase de nuestras vidas.

Du Président: Mars 2021

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:14:00 GMT

Alors que les gouvernements des pays les plus riches discutent de la logistique - et de l'obligation morale - de partager les vaccins COVID-19 avec les pays les plus pauvres et que le vaccin est de plus en plus distribué dans le monde entier, nous pouvons commencer à envisager la prochaine étape de nos vies.

From the President: March 2021
主席通讯 WONCA新闻 2021年3月

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:13:00 GMT

随着富裕国家政府讨论与贫穷国家分享COVID-19疫苗的后勤保障和道德义务，以及疫苗在世界范围内的不断普及，我们可以开始展望接下来的生活。虽然无法回到COVID-19发生之前的状态，但也许能够恢复到我们认为的"正常"状态。

From the Headquarters: March 2021

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:12:13 GMT

This column contains the most recent activities from the Secretariat, including information regarding the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Council in May, the new Membership Portal and all the updates related to Data Protection and Privacy Policies.

From the Editor: March 2021

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:06:00 GMT

Since the beginning of activities at the new WONCA Secretariat, we have had a very active couple of months, getting to know everyone who makes it possible for our organisation to continue its mission.

Archive From the CEO’s Desk

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:21:02 GMT

Welcome to the new section From the Headquarters! (formerly From the CEO's Desk)

WONCA Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:30:59 GMT

We thank the contribution of our female colleagues in primary care from all over the world and we raise our voices for a gender-equal world! #ChooseToChallenge

Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World

Dr Anna Stavdal, WONCA President Elect — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:46:23 GMT

To celebrate International Women’s Day, WONCA President Elect, Dr Anna Stavdal, writes about the role of women within the healthcare workforce and the importance of an equal future in a post-COVID-19 world.

New Regional President of WONCA East Mediterranean

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:05:00 GMT

WONCA welcomes a new member to the Executive Committee, Prof Taghreed Mohamed Farahat (Egypt), as Regional President of WONCA East Mediterranean 2021

Dialogue on medicines and technologies for diabetes care

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:03:00 GMT

Dr Hina Jawaid participated, on behalf of WONCA, in a series of dialogues organised by the WHO Department of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD), which were carried out virtually on 23 and 24 February 2021

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones:
The Garden

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:04:00 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. In this, the second item of 2021, we publish "The Garden" - written by John this month.

International Conference on Communication in Healthcare Part 2

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:48:00 GMT

This online conference offers the opportunity to participate in the second part of the 2020 ICCH programme, bringing together the community of healthcare researchers, teachers, practitioners and policy makers from around the globe.

The Rajakumar Movement - New Young Doctors Entrepreneurs

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:15:17 GMT

After their 2nd batch of Leadership and Entrepreneurship training for young doctors, they proudly present their New Young Doctor Entrepreneurs webinar on Sunday, 28 February 2021

From the President: February 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:37:33 GMT

With the global pandemic still all around us, we were unable to hold our Council and conference in Abu Dhabi last year. Arrangements are well underway, in the hope that we can hold the conference in November this year.

Del presidente: Febrero 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:28:20 GMT

Con la pandemia mundial todavía a nuestro alrededor, no pudimos celebrar nuestra Reunión del Consejo y Conferencia en Abu Dabi el año pasado. Los arreglos están muy avanzados, con la esperanza de que podamos celebrar la conferencia en noviembre de este año,

Du président: février 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:22:43 GMT

Avec la pandémie mondiale nous entourant encore, nous n'avons pas pu, l’année dernière, tenir notre Conseil et notre conférence à Abu Dhabi. Les préparatifs sont en bonne voie, dans l'espoir que nous puissions maintenir la conférence en Novembre de cette année.

From the President: February 2021
主席通讯2021年2月

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:11:19 GMT

由于全球疫情的存在，去年我们未能在阿布扎比举行理事会和年会。虽然相关的准备工作正在有序推进，以期能在今年11月举行会议，但我们必须等待并评估届时举行面对面会议的安全性和可行性。

WONCA's New Secretariat

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:47:00 GMT

2021 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of WONCA, with the new Secretariat based in Brussels, Belgium. Our new team is headed by Dr Harris Lygidakis as new CEO

From the Editor: February 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:46:00 GMT

We start the 47th volume of WONCA News with many introductions, including mine. For my first edition, I am also pleased to introduce the new WONCA Secretariat based in Brussels, Belgium

WONCA at the 148th WHO Executive Board Session

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:45:00 GMT

WONCA participated in the 148th session of the Executive Board of the WHO with statements that addressed important items of the agenda such as Global Action on Patient Safety, Public Health Emergencies: Preparedness and Response and Mental Health Preparedness and Response for the COVID-19 Pandemic.

WONCA President calls for an EGM

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:44:00 GMT

Dr Donald Li, President of WONCA, sends a message to Council Members and colleagues, calling for an Extraordinary General Meeting in May to discuss and vote crucial bylaws amendments.

17th WONCA World Rural Health Conference now Available Online!

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:35:05 GMT

The 17th WONCA World Rural Health Conference original lecture recordings and webinar series are now available for viewing and download.

A testimony of WONCA’s Advocacy Programme in Primary Mental Health

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:21:57 GMT

Read the testimony of one of the participants of the virtual educational programme to equip 12 motivated family doctors who wish to advance the integration of behavioural health care into routine primary care practice.

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones:
Truth

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:22:26 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. In this first item of 2021, we publish "Truth" - written by John this month

International Year of Health and Care Workers

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:43:00 GMT

The WHO officially launched the Year of the Health and Care Workers campaign, under the slogan Protect. Invest. Together.

WONCA CIMF: Family Medicine is Essential for an Adequate Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:46:56 GMT

The Ibero-American Confederation of Family Medicine (WONCA - CIMF) issued a statement on behalf of the multiple national associations of Family Medicine that constitute it, about the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Virtual WONCA Europe 2021 extends deadline for abstract submission

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:36:57 GMT

WONCA Europe 2021 Conference, originally planned to take place in Amsterdam, is now coming to you virtually and extends the abstract submission deadline until 15 February 2021.

WONCA CIMF
7º Congreso Iberoamericano

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:22:36 GMT

El congreso se realizará de forma híbrida (presencial y online), del 18 al 21 de agosto de 2021, en la ciudad de Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brasil.

PHCRC Virtual Session 2: Primary Health Care Organisation and Models of Care

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:56:32 GMT

The Primary Health Care Research Consortium is back! Join its second virtual event, part of Scaling New Frontiers in Primary Health Care Through Research & Partnership series

ETUDE: Opportunity for PhD Students

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:17:30 GMT

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network “ETUDE” searches for 15 PhD students to study Functional Disorders across Europe.

Junta General Extraordinaria: Enmiendas a estatutos y puntos clave del procedimiento

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:59:56 GMT

Convocamos a una Junta General Extraordinaria del martes 11 al domingo 16 de mayo de 2021, para modificar nuestros estatutos y permitir que las sesiones se realicen digitalmente.

VIDEOS: Extraordinary General Meeting and Amendments Proposal

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:58:14 GMT

Watch WONCA President, Dr. Donald Li's message about the Extraordinary General Meeting in May and Prof Shabir Moosa's detailed explanation on the proposed amendments to the WONCA Bylaws.

VIDEOS: Junta General Extraordinaria y Enmiendas Propuestas

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:53:11 GMT

Vea el mensaje del Presidente de WONCA, Dr. Donald Li sobre la Junta General Extraordinaria en mayo y la explicación detallada del Prof Shabir Moosa, sobre la propuesta de enmienda a los Estatutos de WONCA.

EGM 2021: Bylaws Amendments and Key Procedural Points

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:20:20 GMT

We call for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Council from Tuesday 11 to Sunday 16 May 2021, to amend our bylaws and allow sessions to be conducted digitally.

International Education Day: A World View from the WONCA Working Party on Education

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:06:05 GMT

This important day, as we celebrate Education internationally, offers a crucial opportunity to reflect together, globally, on a future beyond the trials and tribulations of this dreadful, heart breaking pandemic.

An Extraordinary General Meeting call WONCA将召开一次特别会议

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:47:09 GMT

新的一年，我们都要面对新冠疫情爆发和全球大流行所引发的意想不到的现实。为了应对这一新常态，我们不得不寻求新的、创造性的方法以克服未来的不确定性，并肩负使命，将技术创新视为新时代的重要部分。

WONCA Calendar 2021

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:44:00 GMT

You can now download the WONCA Calendar 2021, an effort to spread information and create awareness amongst the general population about COVID-19.

Noticias a Miembros: Convocatoria a Junta General Extraordinaria 2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:29:23 GMT

Dr. Donald Li, Presidente de WONCA, envía un mensaje a los miembros del Consejo y colegas, convocando a una Junta General Extraordinaria en mayo, para discutir y votar enmiendas cruciales a los estatutos.

Education for Primary Care free access articles January - February

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:44:10 GMT

Education for Primary Care offers free access to an interesting paper on undergraduate longitudinal clerkships: “The hidden curriculum and its marginalisation of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships.”

Education for Primary Care free access articles December

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:25:04 GMT

Education for Primary Care: Issue 31: 6 is now online here with the regular wide range of articles. This month, free access is available here for the article: “Reimagining medical education for primary care in the time of COVID-19: a world view.”

From the President: December 2020 - End of an Era

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:53:00 GMT

December 2020 marks the end of an era for WONCA – and the beginning of a new era. At the end of the month, Garth Manning will retire as WONCA CEO after more than eight years in post. I have worked with Garth throughout that time and was on the panel which appointed him. Garth’s first day in post was the first day of a three-day WONCA Executive meeting, in London, in 2012.

From the CEO’s Desk: Final report December 2020

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Garth Manning (CEO 2012-2020) writes his final column for WONCA News reflecting on key achievements and changes during his CEO time of just over eight years, including: presidents; achievements in finances, communications, membership and diversity; expansion of Working Parties, Special Interest Groups and the Young Doctors' Movement; consultatncies and the WONCA standards that underpin these; and interaction with the WHO.

Farewell from the WONCA editor, Dr Karen Flegg

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:00:00 GMT

After 103 issues and over 10 ½ years it’s time for me to say farewell as your WONCA editor. It’s been an honour to serve WONCA as its Editor, since May 2010, as it allowed me to get to know so many fantastic and amazing colleagues and to learn about family medicine and its variations around the world.

Past Presidents' comments as WONCA CEO, Garth Manning finishes

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:29:00 GMT

At the end of 2020 Dr Garth Manning retires as WONCA CEO. He has served during the terms of four WONCA presidents, having commenced duties during the term of Rich Roberts, and continuing during the terms of Michael Kidd, Amanda Howe and Donald Li. Here Rich, Michael and Amanda give their thoughts at this time, and Donald’s parting messages are included in this month's “From the President” column.

Editor's pick: favourite photos

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Editor's pick photos are part of my reflection on a decade as WONCA They are favourites for various reasons - this time I’ve included a couple where I was caught in front of the camera instead of behind the camera, as well as some I think are great photos, some of WONCA leaders captured offguard, and some friends seen at conferences. All tell a story of the WONCA family.

Editor's pick: WONCA memorabilia

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Editor's pick photos are part of my reflection on a decade as WONCA Editor. It’s impossible to encapsulate everything WONCA is about. While this is certainly not a comprehensive selection of photos on what WONCA is about, all tell a story of the WONCA family.

Editor's pick: Garth Manning as CEO

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 07:43:00 GMT

At the end of this month, Dr Garth Manning retires as WONCA CEO. This collection of photos reflects on his term as CEO 2012-2020.

Latest on Europe's Virtual Conference - December 16-19, 2020

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 07:27:30 GMT

Final details are available including on speakers and programme for the European Conference of Family Doctors - DEGAM Annual Congress 2020 which is a virtual conference on December 16 - 19, 2020.

WICC news – ICPC-3 launch on December 15, 2020

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 04:54:47 GMT

The completely modernised International Classification for Primary Care (ICPC) wiil be launched on December 15 and be available without cost, online at www.icpc-3.info, and includes supporting information and training material.

President’s reminder about the ‘30 by 2030’ campaign
主席呼吁请大家向应「30 by 2030」运动

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 04:42:39 GMT

2020年快将结束，我们比以往任何时刻更感受到全面及持续的基层医疗系统的重要性。随着去年全球倾力对抗前所未知的冠状病毒，各国在履行2018年《阿斯塔纳宣言》承诺时似乎欠缺了一些动力。

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones: Health and Wellbeing

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:54:00 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a daily 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. As a final item for 2020 we publish our hopes for 2021 - "Health and Wellbeing" - written by John in September.

Introduction from Dutch College about WONCA Europe 2021 Virtual Conference

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:48:00 GMT

Currently, we are redesigning WONCA Europe 2021 Virtual Conference as we will not be able to organise a fully physical conference in Amsterdam. Yet, we really would like to achieve the best conference experience possible in these uncertain COVID-19 times.

Rethinking European Health Systems Priorities, - FM represented!

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 07:36:38 GMT

Dr Anna Stavdal, WONCA President-elect, recently represented family medicine at the WHO Pan-European Commission which aims to position health at the top of the political agenda within the Sustainable Development Goals, and to strengthen the resilience of health and social care systems in the 53 Member States of the WHO European Region.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter December 2020

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 05:17:14 GMT

This month our Young Doctors provide updates on activities over the past few months. - activities which continue despite COVID-19 interrupting the WONCA conference programme.

Mental Health Bulletin from Chris Dowrick

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:19:45 GMT

I trust you are all staying well, despite the resurgence of the pandemic in many parts of the world. The results of the turbulent US elections remind us that change is possible. As Jill Benson told us during our recent webinar: “We need to stay hopeful, because we know that hopelessness is more infectious that COVID-19”.

President’s reminder about the ‘30 by 2030’ campaign

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:36:14 GMT

The ’30 by 2030’ campaign calls for development partners explicitly to assign 30% of their health funds towards building and improving primary care systems, to deliver integrated, comprehensive primary care services by 2030.

Du président: décembre 2020

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:45:21 GMT

Décembre 2020 marque la fin d'une ère pour WONCA - et le début d'une nouvelle ère. À la fin du mois, Garth Manning prendra sa retraite en tant que PDG de WONCA après plus de huit ans en poste. J'ai travaillé avec Garth tout au long de cette période et j'ai fait partie du jury qui l'avait nommé.

Del presidente : Diciembre 2020

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:44:11 GMT

Diciembre de 2020 marca el final de una era para WONCA y el comienzo de una nueva era. A fin de mes, Garth Manning se jubilará como CEO de WONCA después de más de ocho años en el cargo. He trabajado con Garth durante todo ese tiempo y estuve en el ejecutivo que lo nombró. El primer día de Garth en el cargo fue el primer día de una reunión ejecutiva de WONCA de tres días, en Londres, en 2012.

From the President: December 2020
主席通讯2020年12月

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:37:50 GMT

2020年12月标志着WONCA一个时代的结束，亦是新时代的开始。首席执行官Garth Manning将于本月底退休，离开任职八年多的岗位。我是任命Garth的小组成员，一直与他并肩作战。Garth在2012年上任首天，参与了于伦敦举行为期三天的执行委员会会议，便随即着手这艰巨的工作！

World Heart Federation publishes new position paper on digital health

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:56:00 GMT

The new WHF position paper – The Case for the Digital Transformation of Circulatory Health – explores how digital innovation can improve healthcare for people with circulatory diseases

From the President: November 2020
主席通讯2020年11月

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:38:00 GMT

我们每次向会员组织就「WONCA应为会员扮演的最重要角色是什么？」作意见调查和讨论时，得到的意见均是期望我们能进一步巩固在世界卫生组织的参与，以及加强协作。大家也期望能汇集合五十多万名会员的影响力，提高家庭医学的知名度和各界的认同。

From the President: November 2020

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:29:00 GMT

Every poll and discussion we hold with Member Organisations about what the most important role is that WONCA can undertake on their behalf comes back with the plea to further escalate our involvement with WHO. Our members want us to use the leverage of 500,000+ members to increase visibility and recognition of family medicine.

Editor's pick: reports and photos of WONCA conferences

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:42:30 GMT

Karen Flegg writes: As part of finishing up my role as WONCA editor by the end of the year, I wish to reflect on the great joy and wonderful times I have experienced in attending WONCA conferences over the last 10 years. My Editor's Picks: Photos of Individuals, and Editors Picks: Photos of Groups received wonderful feedback and of course these photos of my colleagues were taken at WONCA conferences. Below you will find various conference reports from past years' WONCA conferences.

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones: Joy

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:51:50 GMT

From the CEO’s Desk: November 2020

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 07:11:00 GMT

The CEO reports on the, now virtual, WONCA Rural Conference and WONCA Europe conference as well as the current series of WONCA webinars on COVID-19. He also announces the release of the 2019-2020 WONCA Annual Report and anticpates a coming virtual WONCA Executive meeting.

SIG on Health Equity annual report

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:15:13 GMT

This report highlights health equity activities from September 2019 to April 2020.

SIG on Emergency Medicine annual report

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:02:11 GMT

The 2019-2020 year has seen some significant growth for the WONCA special interest group (SIG) on emergency medicine. We now number more than 200 participants from all regions of the world, with very active participation. Updates are sent to members every 2-3 months detailing the work of the SIG and strong positive feedback on our activities is regularly received.

SIG on Family Violence annual report

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:43:01 GMT

The Special Interest Group on Family Violence (SIG FV) continues to work, expanding our global connections to systematically support family doctors to address family violence in practice and policy. Our current and future activities are structured under six main strategies: Connect, Resource, Support, Educate, Communicate, Evaluate.

WP Research annual report

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:18:56 GMT

The annual report of the Working Party on Research who have managed numerous activities despite COVID-19

Annual report of the WONCA International Classification Committee

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:02:07 GMT

WICC was represented at many WONCA Region Conferences presenting posters or holding workshops on classification topics like ICPC and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The future: WICC will be putting all of its energy into the development of ICPC-3.

Adolescent and Young Adult Care webinar and report

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:08:54 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Adolescent and Young Adult Care will hold a webinar in the WONCA COVID-19 webinar series on 8 November. Also find out more about the SIG in their annual report

La pandémie de COVID 19 vue par les médecins de famille

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:41:12 GMT

Dr David Ponka écrit. David est médecin de famille à Ottawa, au Canada, et directeur du Centre Besrour pour la médecine familiale mondiale du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. Il a trois filles qui sont maintenant de retour à l’école après avoir obtenu un résultat négatif au test de dépistage de la COVID-19.

Du président: novembre 2020

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 07:39:56 GMT

Chaque sondage et discussion menés auprès de nos organisations membres sur le rôle le plus important que WONCA peut jouer en leur nom nous appelle à une plus grande implication auprès de l'OMS. Nos membres veulent que nous utilisions l'influence de nos plus de 500 000 adhérents afin d’accroître la visibilité et la reconnaissance de la médecine familiale.

Presenting the Remote and Rural Institute Series

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 06:33:20 GMT

The joint WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice (Rural WONCA) and Toward Unity for Health (TUFH) Institute Series is being launched as part of the 17th Wonca World Rural Health Conference over four months starting 16th October with the conference opening ceremony.

A family medicine perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 06:05:45 GMT

A perspective from Dr David Ponka. David is a family physician in Ottawa, Canada, and the Director of the Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine at the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He has three daughters who are now back to school after testing negative for COVID-19. Une traduction en français est disponible.

Education for Primary Care free access articles November

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:58:39 GMT

Education for Primary Care: Issue 31:5 is now on line with the usual wide range of articles. Free access for a month is available for an article on “The design and delivery of a social prescribing scheme by medical students in general practice.”

Allies improving PHC

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:46:27 GMT

WONCA is pleased to join as an inaugural member of Allies Improving PHC, an exciting alliance of global and local organizations committed to unlocking the full promise of primary health care (PHC) on the road to health for all.

Rajakumar Movement elects future office bearers

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:38:49 GMT

The new elected executive members of The Rajakumar Movement (Young Doctors' Movement in Asia Pacific Region). They will commence office at the next WONCA World council meeting.

European Conference of Family Doctors is virtual! Dec 16-19

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:48:45 GMT

We have switched to a totally virtual conference with a changed time frame. December 16 -19, 2020. Find out more here.

Hippocrates4future – a planetary health pledge proposal

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:11:51 GMT

A new pledge, which is broader in scope and audience and engages not only doctors but all health professionals in protecting the health of people and planet.

WONCA Rural conference live online this weekend

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:52:31 GMT

The postponed 17th WONCA World Rural Conference which was due to be held in April this year in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is now happening in a virtual capacity this weekend October 16th-18th.

From the President: October 2020

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:35:00 GMT

Life as President of WONCA usually involves juggling regional visits with ongoing work commitments; trying to fit in as many conferences and meetings as possible, to share experience and give encouragement to all our members in every region of the world. I am delighted that so much interaction continues, albeit virtually. I have been really pleased to be invited to speak at numerous conferences, sessions and meetings since the COVID pandemic started – and I will continue to accept such invitations as and when I can.

Charles Boelen: WONCA & Family Docs, best partners for health system revival

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:58:00 GMT

In 1988, as a newly assigned coordinator of the Human Resources for Health program at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, I met the then WONCA President and liaison officer with WHO, Dr M K Rajakumar, from Malaysia. In his frank style, his first words were: “We often meet and talk at WHO but never do things together”! I boomeranged to him: “OK, let’s start doing things”!

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones: Flowers

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:37:42 GMT

Del presidente : Octubre 2020

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:28:40 GMT

La vida como presidente de WONCA generalmente implica hacer malabarismos para realizar visitas regionales, y con compromisos laborales continuos; tratando de encajar en tantas conferencias y reuniones como sea posible, para compartir experiencias y dar ánimo a todos nuestros miembros en todas las regiones del mundo.

Du Président : Octobre 2020

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:27:50 GMT

La vie de président de WONCA implique généralement de jongler entre les visites régionales et les engagements de travail en cours, d'essayer de joindre autant de conférences et de réunions que possible, de partager l'expérience et d'encourager tous les membres des diverses régions du monde

From the CEO's desk: new webinars and secretariat transition

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:55:53 GMT

Greetings again to all WONCA members, wherever in the world you might be. We continue to live in very uncertain times, but hope that you and your loved ones are managing to survive the global pandemic as best you can - this month information on the next series of WONCA webinars and on the secretariat transition

From the President: October 2020
主席通讯2020年10月

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:28:28 GMT

WONCA主席的日常生活经常要为实践工作的承诺而穿州过省到不同的地方，尽力出席更多的会议，与各地成员分享经验及互相鼓励。出行参加各项学术会议及区域会议是主席的一个重要职务。出行的安排需要精密的策划，以确保覆盖所有地区，

News from WP on Mental Health

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:13:12 GMT

Professor Chris Dowrick, chair of Working Party on Mental Health, reports: I do hope you are all staying as well as possible in these exceptionally difficult times, with the pandemic spreading ever more rapidly around the world, accompanied by economic insecurities, political turmoil and other natural and man-made disasters.

WFPHA Statement on COVID-19 Immunization and Equitable Access to Vaccines

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:20:00 GMT

The World Federation of Public Health Associations and its International Immunization Policy Taskforce, share with you the WFPHA Statement on COVID-19 Immunization and Equitable Access to Vaccines

WHO webinars on mental health for health workers

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:07:00 GMT

WHO is organising a series of three webinars on mental health and psychosocial support for health workers

Farewell to the Scandinavian Delegation of Family Physicians

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:42:00 GMT

Dr Allan Pelch, of Denmark, has led the Scandinavian Delegations of Family Physicians to dozens of conferences over the past 22 years. After this remarkable effort over many years, Allan is now retiring and reflect on the joys of these delegations.

Survey on communication courses - EACH

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:06:41 GMT

If you are a practising Family Doctor, could you please answer this short survey and list three courses not already offered by EACH that you would like to be co-developed

WONCA seeks Chief Administrative Officer

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:58:00 GMT

We are looking for a Chief Administrative Officer to work in the new Secretariat of WONCA, based in Brussels. We seek a highly motivated individual, with a strong ‘can-do’ attitude and positive mentality.

WONCA seeks Communications and Public Relations Officer

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:50:00 GMT

We are looking for a Communications and Public Relations Officer to work for the new Secretariat of WONCA based in Brussels.

Education for Primary Care free access articles

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:35:59 GMT

Education for Primary Care : Offers free access to important Covid articles and this month also free access to an article on GP training which highlights the importance of near peer teaching.

ICPC-3 field test invitation

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:29:04 GMT

The newest version ICPC-3 designed by the ICPC-3 Consortium in collaboration with the WONCA classification committee is in the testing phase. We would like to invite you to test it.

EMR training resource on “PHC practice in the context of COVID-19"

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:35:27 GMT

On Monday Sept 7, 2020, a training resource on “Primary health care practice in the context of COVID-19” was launched.

Family Medicine in Medical Schools in the EMR

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:28:00 GMT

The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA), in collaboration with the WONCA East Mediterranean Region (EMR) and the WONCA Working Party on Education conducted a survey of the medical schools in the EMR region.

Environment WP news: International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 12:10:55 GMT

September 7 marks the inaugural United Nations International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, a day to call upon governments, corporations, civil society and individuals to take action to reduce air pollution to protect human health.

From the President: September 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:41:00 GMT

As the latest waves of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to develop across our world many professionals are engaged in research on sources, spread, treatments, longer-term impacts on health and a range of other related issues. Journals are reporting massive increases in submitted articles and research projects.

From the editor : 10 years and 100 issues

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:07:00 GMT

Karen Flegg writes: This edition of WONCA News is the 100th edition that I have produced as WONCA editor. In May, it was my 10 year anniversary as the 9th WONCA editor having taken over from Dr Mark Rivo, at the 2010 World Council meeting held at the time of the world conference in Cancun, Mexico.

Editor's pick : Photos of groups

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Editor's pick photos are part of my reflection on a decade as WONCA Editor. Most photos are my own, taken at various conferences between 2010 and 2019. They are favourites for various reasons - some I think are great photos, some are of WONCA leaders captured offguard, and some are from family doctors I've interviewed in the last decade. All tell a story of the WONCA family.

Editor's pick: Photos of Individuals

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:24:30 GMT

From the CEO’s Desk: September 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Greetings once more. Normal life has yet to resume in most parts of the world, and family doctors continue their vital role as front line workers. We continue to think of, and pray for, all primary care health professionals currently engaged in COVID-19 activities. More on WONCA webinars, WONCA events and the WONCA Annual report.

Du président: septembre 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:13:18 GMT

Alors que les dernières vagues de la pandémie de COVID-19 continuent de se développer dans le monde entier, de nombreux professionnels sont engagés dans la recherche des sources, de la propagation, de traitements, des impacts à long terme sur la santé et de toute une série d'autres questions connexes.

Del presidente : septiembre 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:08:00 GMT

A medida que se continúan sucediendo las últimas oleadas de la pandemia de COVID-19 en todo el mundo, muchos profesionales están investigando acerca de su origen, las condiciones para frenar su propagación, los tratamientos, los impactos a largo plazo en la salud y una gran variedad de todos los problemas relacionados.

From the President: September 2020
主席通讯2020年9月

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:06:10 GMT

随着最新一波的新冠肺炎(COVID – 19) 全球大流行继续在世界各地蔓延，各界专业人员正埋首各样的研究，包括病毒来源、传播、治疗、对健康的长期影响，以及其他相关的问题。医学期刊收到大量来自各方的文章和研究项目

World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) 17 September 2020

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:57:14 GMT

World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) 2020 will be observed across the world on 17 September. WHO will be launching a global campaign for World Patient Safety Day 2020 to emphasize the importance of health worker safety as a priority for patient safety.

Clinical guidelines summarised for primary care—discounted access for WONCA members

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:54:00 GMT

Guidelines.co.uk, is offering our members discounted access to over 300 clinical guideline summaries online

Education for Primary Care feature free access COVID-19 articles

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:10:00 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education writes on the latest open access items in Education for Primary Care.

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones: Courage

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 06:32:30 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones writes on Courage. During this dreadful pandemic there have been many acts of courage and fortitude shown by health care workers. Despite the personal risks, many of you have continued to practice, often without adequate PPE, knowing that you and sometimes your loved ones are at risk.

Virtual AfroPHC Workshop

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:13:28 GMT

Please join us for the Virtual AfroPHC Workshop to be held 4-7pm over three days 9th-11th September 2020. The theme is “Building Teamwork for PHC in Africa”. It is intended to be a truly interactive African experience that is free and open to anyone interested in building PHC in Africa. Please see more details and register for the AfroPHC Virtual Workshop.

Virtual 2020 Besrour Family Medicine Forum

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:08:33 GMT

The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine (Centre) at the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) invites you to participate at the Virtual 2020 Family Medicine Forum taking place Wednesday, November 4 to Saturday, November 7, 2020.

WONCA-WHO Liaison Annual report

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:09:00 GMT

The following is a short version of this report to be published in the 2020 WONCA Annual report. WHO liaison person, Viviana Martinez-Bianchi writes:

From the President: July 2020

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:19:00 GMT

By the time you read this column most of you will know that we have had to take the decision to postpone our World Council and conference planned for Abu Dhabi in November, to be hosted by the Emirates Medical Association. It was really heartening and very important for us to receive speedy feedback from the Member Organisations that they were happy to postpone this year’s planned World Council and conference until 2021.

Database of "Rural Miscellany" by John Wynn-Jones

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:24:06 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones, Immediate Past Chair WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice has been writing a regular “rural miscellany” email since March, to provide resources on COVID-19 but also to give us a touch of poetry as a diversion in these difficult times. His body of work is now available on one website for your enjoyment.

From the CEO's desk: July 2020

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 11:56:13 GMT

The main news this month concerns confirmation of the postponement of our World Council and conference in Abu Dhabi - the new dates will be 21st to 23rd November 2021 for Council meetings and 25th to 28th November 2021 for the World conference.

From the President: July 2020
主席通讯 2020年7月

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 04:14:45 GMT

相信当各位阅读此专栏时，大多已得悉我们已决定推迟由阿联酋医学会在11月于阿布扎比主办的世界理事会和世界会议。

Du Président : Juillet 2020

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 04:13:46 GMT

Au moment où vous lirez cette colonne, la plupart d'entre vous sauront que nous avons dû prendre la décision de reporter notre Conseil mondial et la conférence prévus à Abu Dhabi en novembre, que devait accueillir l'Association médicale des Emirats.

Del presidente : julio 2020

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 04:10:03 GMT

Cuando leas esta columna,es posible que ya sepas que hemos tenido que tomar la decisión de posponer nuestro Consejo Mundial de WONCA Mundial y el Congreso previsto para Abu Dhabi en noviembre, que será organizado por la Asociación Médica de Emiratos Árabes.

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones: the pursuit of beauty

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:42:14 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a daily 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. He agreed to entertain us again this month on "the pursuit of beauty"

Postponement of World Conference and Council to 2021

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:49:14 GMT

A letter to WONCA member organizations about the postponement of the coming WONCA Abu Dhabi World conference and Council meeting

News from WP on Mental Health

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:35:00 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health, writes on some resources in the time of COVID-19 in his latest newsletter to colleagues.

Book review: How to do Primary Care Research

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 08:30:01 GMT

WONCA's Working Party on Research through Felicity Goodyear-Smith and Bob Mash have produced a book on "How to do Primary Care Research". A review of this book has been published and can be found online.

International PHC and COVID-19 Study

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 07:42:27 GMT

This multinational survey aimed to understand characteristics and strategies employed by different countries to deal with COVID-19 from a PHC perspective to determine: factors most associated with national mortality rates during the pandemic period to date, and lessons to better address both current and future pandemics

RFP : WONCA seeks Association Management Services

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 07:37:20 GMT

WONCA is seeking to contract a reputable and experienced AMC, which will work with the Secretariat

Statement of support for WHO

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 09:32:25 GMT

WONCA has released the following statement (endorsed by WONCA Executive) outlining its support for WHO in the current coronavirus pandemic.

Online Book: Family Practice in the EMR

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 09:21:41 GMT

The WONCA and WHO joint book on family practice is available now on the following WHO website and the Arabic version will be published in late August: Family Practice in the Eastern Mediterranean Region- Universal Health Coverage and Quality Primary Care.

Advertisement : Keypoints NCD educational material

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 06:09:06 GMT

KEYpoints: Online educational material on non-communicable diseases now available

semFYC videos on COVID-19 and Mental Health

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 02:20:08 GMT

After its success in Spain, the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC) has translated a series of videos that analyse the main features of COVID19 pandemic and its effects on global Mental Health.

Education for Primary Care feature free access article

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:55:24 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education writes on the latest open access item in Education for Primary Care: from Felicity Goodyear-Smith "Provision of e-learning programmes to replace undergraduate medical students’ clinical general practice attachments during COVID-19 stand-down"

From the President: June 2020

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:35:00 GMT

The WONCA Executive usually meets face to face twice a year, with monthly teleconferences in between each meeting. While the virtual meetings are useful to process normal business, we rely on the face to face meetings to discuss bigger, broader, issues of more complexity. Especially when some of those on Executive sit for only one two-year term, the face to face meetings are crucial to build understanding of the organization and of each other’s regions.

Du Président : Juin 2020

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:53:44 GMT

L'exécutif de WONCA se réunit généralement en face à face deux fois par an, avec des téléconférences mensuelles entre chaque réunion. Si les réunions virtuelles sont utiles pour traiter les affaires courantes, nous comptons sur les réunions en face à face pour discuter de questions plus importantes, plus vastes et plus complexes.

Besrour Centre Global COVID-19 Pandemic Response & Impact Grant

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:55:23 GMT

The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine (Besrour Centre) at the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) , thanks to the generous support of the CFPC’s Foundation for the Advancement of Family Medicine (FAFM), is seeking proposals for a Global COVID-19 pandemic innovation response for grants up to $50,000 Canadian dollars (CAD). More information in English (et en Français).

From the CEO's desk: June 2020

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:31:53 GMT

Countries in lockdown. Borders closed. Populations physically distancing. It seems like a mad, mad world – and yet the work of the organization must go on as best it can. I’d like to start this CEO column with my thanks to Dr Nongluck and her small team for their wonderful efforts to keep the Secretariat functioning, even as Bangkok was in significant shutdown.

Del presidente : junio 2020

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:25:11 GMT

El Ejecutivo de WONCA generalmente se reúne cara a cara dos veces al año, con teleconferencias mensuales entre cada una de las reuniones.

From the President: June 2020
主席通讯2020年6月

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:21:55 GMT

WONCA执行委员通常于每年召开两次实体会议，及每月的电话会议。尽管虚拟会议有助我们处理日常业务，但我们仍要依靠面对面的讨论，来探索更大更广、

Guest Feature by John Wynn-Jones: two paintings and two doctors

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:56:44 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. He graciously agreed to write a guest column for WONCA News this month: Two painters and Two Doctors

Report of the World Health Assembly, May 2020

Sat, 30 May 2020 09:33:00 GMT

WONCA-WHO Liaison person, Dr Viviana Martinez-Bianchi reports: the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA73) was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 18 and 19, 2020, with a reduced agenda dedicated only to the Pandemic response.

WONCA Webinars on COVID-19: Research: Sunday May 31, 10am UTC

Sun, 24 May 2020 11:00:00 GMT

WONCA has launched a webinar series on COVID-19. Watch previous webinars online. Find out how to join the next WONCA webinar on Research coming on Sunday, 31 May at 10:00am UTC.

World Family Doctor Day celebrated in all WONCA regions

Sun, 24 May 2020 02:42:50 GMT

This year we decided to highlight a theme relevant to the challenges and the responsibilities of family doctors in the new global coronavirus outbreak. – “Family doctors on the front line - first in, last out." This report focuses on region videos and webinars.

WONCA Asia Pacific Roundtables: NCDs and Pain Management

Sun, 24 May 2020 02:02:01 GMT

Prof Meng-Chih Lee, President, WONCA APR and Dr Brian Chang, Honorary Secretary, WONCA APR gathered other APR leaders in Singapore December 4-6, 2019. Reducing premature death due to non-communicable disease and addressing unnecessary suffering from pain require commitment, creativity and community.

WONCA Webinar on Family Violence during the COVID-19 crisis

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:21:00 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence thanks WONCA World for hosting a webinar on Family Violence highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on this complex issue.

WONCA Webinars on COVID-19: Next one on Sunday, 24 May at 1pm UTC

Sun, 17 May 2020 09:23:00 GMT

WONCA has launched a webinar series on COVID-19. Watch previous webinars online. Find out how to join the next WONCA webinar on Quality & Safety coming on Sunday, 24 May at 1pm UTC.

World Family Doctor Day- May 19- Messages from Executive

Sat, 16 May 2020 09:56:04 GMT

In celebration of this year’s FDD – which acknowledges and applauds the work of family doctors globally, we rather presciently chose the theme of “Family doctors on the front line: first in, last out”. You can access a video message from our President, Dr Donald Li, and the entire WONCA Executive.

From the President: May 2020

Mon, 04 May 2020 06:38:00 GMT

As one conference or meeting after another is cancelled or postponed in each of our regions and for many of our Member Organisations, we are looking for – and finding - new and innovative ways of keeping in touch, keeping informed, providing each other with care and support.

From the CEO's desk- May 2020

Sun, 03 May 2020 06:22:00 GMT

For all of us, the last few weeks have been quite surreal. COVID-19 has had a major impact on countries around the globe, with very significant effects on the health systems and the economies. Health systems have been placed under immense strain and family doctors have had to quickly learn new ways of working, with virtual consultations and telemedicine becoming the norm in a very short space of time.

WONCA Webinar on Education and Training during COVID-19

Sun, 03 May 2020 04:59:27 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Education thanks WONCA World for hosting a Working Party on Education webinar. It provided an international platform to explore the impact of COVID-19 on Education and Training.

Du président: Mai 2020

Sun, 03 May 2020 04:50:02 GMT

Alors que conférences et réunions se succèdent et sont annulées ou reportées dans chacune de nos régions et pour beaucoup de nos organisations membres, nous cherchons - et trouvons - des moyens nouveaux et innovants pour rester en contact, nous informer, nous soigner et nous soutenir mutuellement.

Del presidente : mayo 2020

Sun, 03 May 2020 04:47:27 GMT

Mientras asistimos a cancelaciones o aplazamientos de eventos – uno tras otro – en cada una de las regiones mundiales por parte de nuestra organizaciones miembro, estamos buscando y encontrando nuevas e innovadoras formas de mantenernos conectados para cuidarnos a y apoyarnos.

From the President: May 2020
主席通讯2020年4月

Sun, 03 May 2020 04:40:38 GMT

随着COVID - 19 的威胁继续蔓延全球，影响了各地人民的生活，没有人可以预知世界将会变成什么的模样

Depression -an evidence based first consultation- now the video

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:10:00 GMT

Prof Bruce Arroll has now made a high quality film on the subject - Depression -an evidence based first consultation"

Guest Feature by Dr John Wynn-Jones: The Four Seasons

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:32:48 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones is well known in WONCA circles and immediate past chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. During the COVID-19 crisis he has been writing a daily 'Rural Miscellany' email with poems and resource ideas to help and divert us in this difficult time. He graciously agreed to write a guest column for WONCA News this month. "Can the arts flourish at a time of pestilence and are the two mutually exclusive?"

WONCA and assessment of digital health
WONCA及数字医疗评估

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:28:47 GMT

世界家庭医生组织（WONCA）一直支持不同国家、文化地域的家庭医生与全科医生，旨力促使所有人能享有安全可达及优质的医疗服务

WONCA and assessment of digital health

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:34:06 GMT

No method to evaluate digital health solutions through the eyes of family doctors existed and therefore WONCA, supported by its Working Party on eHealth, decided to develop a dedicated assessment framework. This framework includes 11 domains of evaluation: ranging from user aspects to healthcare system and ethical matters.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter May 2020

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:14:00 GMT

This month the Young Doctors provide updates on activities over the past few months..

World Family Doctor day - May 19, 2020

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:32:00 GMT

We’re happy for Member Organizations to develop their own theme for FDD, depending on local priorities, but this year we’d especially like to highlight the theme that relevant to challenges and responsibilities of family doctors in the new global coronavirus outbreak. – "Family doctors on the front line".

Survey on the effect of PHC on COVID outcomes

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:10:57 GMT

Felicity Goodyear-Smith writes: We want to know how prepared you think your country was to deal with COVID-19, how your country responded, the nature of your primary health care system, and changes that have been made in fighting this pandemic. We want to see how these factors might influence the rate and pattern of incidence and deaths.

South Asia Statement of Solidarity on COVID-19 Pandemic

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:54:00 GMT

In the moment of a great public health crisis, something which impacts all human beings on the earth, we the family physicians of South Asia are together in solidarity with all our professional colleagues and people. We salute all healthcare workers who have stood to this call of duty. There is no greater service than the service of humanity. May we all triumph together for ourselves, our families, our people, our countries and our world.

A letter from WONCA’s YDMs

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:24:56 GMT

The YDMs have written a small text for our colleagues all over the globe. It is written as prose poetry, that's why the format is a little different.

From the President: April 2020

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:52:00 GMT

As I write this I wonder if the way we work has now changed forever. As the threat and spread of COVID-19 continues its path, disrupting lives everywhere, no-one can be sure what our world will look like afterwards. As a new disease, it is impossible for the scientists and public health specialists to accurately project the trajectory

Help in troubling times

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 05:12:57 GMT

Two of our Working Party chairs, Chris Dowrick and John Wynn-Jones are leading the way in encouraging colleagues to say what they are finding helpful in these troubling times dominated by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Del presidente : abril 2020

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:38:32 GMT

Mientras estoy escribiendo estas líneas me pregunto si nuestra forma de trabajar ya ha cambiado para siempre. Mientras la amenaza y la rápida propagación de la #COVID19 continúa su camino, interrumpiendo y modificando vidas en todo el mundo, nadie puede estar seguro de cómo será nuestro mundo tras el virus.

Du président: Avril 2020

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:37:30 GMT

Au moment où j'écris ces lignes, je me demande si notre façon de travailler a changé à jamais. Alors que la menace et la propagation du COVID-19 continuent leur chemin, perturbant la vie partout, personne ne peut être sûr de ce à quoi notre monde ressemblera par la suite

From the President
主席通讯 2020年4月

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:35:17 GMT

随着COVID - 19 的威胁继续蔓延全球，影响了各地人民的生活，没有人可以预知世界将会变成什么的模样。我执笔之时正思考着 : 我们故有的工作模式是否需永远改变 ? 科学家和公共卫生专家往往只能靠当前最新的证据，更新疾病的资料，未能就新疾病的轨迹作百分百精准的预测。我们的工作方式越来越依赖利用全球数据所进行的实时分析。

Education for Primary Care open access items

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:24:46 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education writes on the latest open access items in Education for Primary Care. We are pleased to announce that the March issue 31:2 is now on line. This issue shares global experience of primary care very much linked with WONCA. It emphasises how we learn from each other.

Professor Michael Boland - RIP March 25, 2020

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 07:45:15 GMT

It with great sadness that we announce the death of one of my predecessors as WONCA President, Professor Michael Boland of Ireland. Michael was a true visionary, and an inspirational leader in family medicine, as witnessed by the many tributes already paid to him. Professor Michael Kidd, also a former WONCA President, pays formal tribute to Michael Boland.

From the CEO's desk: Family Doctor Day and conference update

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:41:36 GMT

This month I want to highlight World Family Doctor Day, which will take place on 19th May, and also to provide an update on WONCA conferences and other events.

Formulating the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2020-2030

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:37:00 GMT

From 24-26 February 2020, 73 global experts from 45 countries met at WHO Geneva to define the activities that WHO will pursue in its action plan for patient safety in the decade 2020-2030.

Aplazamos las fechas de realización de la Cumbre Iberoamerica, y el Congreso Mesoamericano

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:18:00 GMT

Nos unimos al esfuerzo mundial para disminuir la posibilidad de expansión del virus y APLAZAMOS las fechas de realización de la VIII Cumbre Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar, el II Congreso Mesoamericano de Medicina Familiar/Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria.

WHO resources on COVID-19

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:41:48 GMT

WHO has developed numerous resources on COVID-19. An indicative list follows: research database; technical documents and a training course.

17th World Rural health conference to go ahead - virtually

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:14:48 GMT

Rural WONCA executive has met and decided that the conference must go on – but virtually. After much consideration, the Executive have decided that with COVID-19 spreading rapidly, it is not sensible or prudent to have a physical gathering of rural doctors in Dhaka. Doctors are needed by their rural communities now more than ever.

WONCA New Zealand 2020 conference postponed

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:01:04 GMT

It is with regret that the Board of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has today announced the postponement of WONCA NZ 2020 based on the uncertainty around COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Education for Primary Care News

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:14:40 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education writes: We have quite a lot on offer in Education for Primary Care.

From the President: March 2020

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:45:00 GMT

I am saddened but not surprised that I continue to write about the impact of COVID-19, or what continues to be colloquially called Coronavirus. As the disease spreads and efforts to contain it become increasingly robust, it is important to recognize and honour the family doctors and primary care teams who are the front-line clinical staff.

From the President
主席通讯 2020年3月

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT

当我仍要继续撰写有关COVID-19 (或普遍被称为新型冠状病毒) 的影响时，我虽不惊讶却感忧心难过。病毒继续蔓延，而企图遏制疫情的措施亦日渐加强，家庭医生和基层医疗团队是最前线的临床工作人员，能够给予他们工作上的肯定与赞扬是极为重要

Do not miss the 25th WONCA Europe Conference in Berlin

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 05:11:26 GMT

Do not miss the 25th WONCA Europe Conference that will be held in Berlin, Germany on June 24 - 27, 2020.

In my view... Anna Stavdal

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:31:53 GMT

Over the past months I have visited many colleagues and their practices in many WONCA regions. The vast diversity within our global professional community is striking - culturally, economically and climatewise. The more I learn, the clearer it gets: what we share goes far beyond any potential differences.

In my view... Anna Stavdal
我思我想 (由候任 WONCA主席Dr Anna Stavdal撰文)

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:30:17 GMT

过去数月，我走访了WONCA不同区域的同业，参观了他们的业务。我们于全球各地的专业人员社区，无论在文化、经济和气侯上，都拥有令人惊叹的多样性。

Desde mi punto de vista : Anna Stavdal

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:29:29 GMT

En los últimos meses, he visitado muchos colegas, en sus centros de salud y hospitales en muchas regiones de WONCA. La gran diversidad – cultural, económica y climática – dentro de nuestra comunidad profesional global es muy llamativa.

Du président: Mars 2020

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:26:10 GMT

C’est avec tristesse mais sans surprise que je continue à écrire au sujet de l'impact du COVID-19, ou de ce que l'on continue à appeler familièrement le Coronavirus. Alors que la maladie se propage et que les efforts pour la contenir deviennent de plus en plus vigoureux, il est important de reconnaître et d'honorer les médecins de famille et les équipes de soins primaires en tant que personnel clinique de première ligne.

Research consortium set up to promote high quality primary health care across the globe

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:53:55 GMT

Seven international research organisations (including WONCA) have come together to form a Primary Health Care Measurement and Implementation Research Consortium (RC). The consortium is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and will have its secretariat at the India office of The George Institute.

Rural Round-up: Bruce Chater on World Rural Health Conference 2020

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:15:36 GMT

We would like to welcome members of WONCA and WONCA Direct Members to our conference in Bangladesh from 15th to 18th April This year is the 25th Anniversary of official establishment of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice. Professor Roger Strasser who wrote the WONCA policy on Training for Rural Practice, is a keynote at the conference.

Del presidente : marzo 2020

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:02:27 GMT

Estoy entristecido, que no sorprendido, por tener que seguir escribiendo sobre el impacto del COVID-19, conocido como Coronavirus. Mientras la enfermedad se expande y los esfuerzos para contenerla son cada vez mayores, es importante reconocer y honrar a los médicos de familia y a los equipos de Atención Primaria que se encuentran en las líneas del frente del personal sanitario.

From the CEO's desk: March 2020

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:00:45 GMT

I recently had the honour of being invited to represent WONCA at an occupational health conference in Mumbai, India. I had been asked to deliver a plenary on how we might integrate Basic Occupational Health Services (BOHS) into primary care, and also took part in a panel discussion on the same issue.

Mental Health Matters: February 2020

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 07:48:03 GMT

Prof Christopher Dowrick, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health writes: Fortunately, there is much for our Working Party to celebrate; including (as you will see at the end of this bulletin) the joy of making music together.

A New Partnership: WONCA and NRHA Together in 2019

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 03:43:00 GMT

Logan Schmaltz, NRHA Student Outreach Coordinator from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences writes on student involvement at the WONCA World Rural health conference in Albuquerque in 2019

WONCA / Besrour prizes for emerging researchers

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:58:21 GMT

Awards of $5000 (USD) for the best oral presentation, and $2000 (USD) for the best poster presentation, are being generously provided by Dr Sadok Besrour from the Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine at the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Donald Li on Coronavirus: First in, last out
「先进后出」- 家庭医生参与应对新型冠状病毒的角色

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:27:59 GMT

世界家庭医生组织主席李国栋医生「先进后出」- 家庭医生参与应对新型冠状病毒的角色

Donald Li on the Coronavirus : first in, last out

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:44:37 GMT

With the increasing concern of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Dr Donald Li, WONCA president, has written a message regarding the important role of family doctors and primary healthcare in Disaster / Emergency preparedness and response. “First in, Last out” - The Role of Family Doctors in the Fight Against Novel Coronavirus

WONCA Calendar 2020

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:13:30 GMT

Dr Pratyush Kumar, WONCA Executive Member at large, has produced innovative calendars for several years now. This year he's created a WONCA Calendar.

Rural Round-up: Maria Bakola on telemedcine in Greece

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 06:42:14 GMT

Maria Bakola of Greece writes about telemedicine in rural and remote areas in Greece from ancient times to today... Greece, due to the geographical heterogeneity, combines mountain landscapes and lakes, as well as incredible beaches and many islands.

WONCA APR starts the new version of Asia Pacific Family Medicine journal!

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 06:29:54 GMT

The WONCA Asia Pacific Region has now restarted the Asia Pacific Family Medicine journal (APFMJ).

Professor Meng-Chih Lee's Bursary for WONCA Auckland applications

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 06:17:56 GMT

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Prof Meng-Chih Lee's Asia Pacific Region Presidential Bursary to financially support two family physicians registered to attend the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2020, in Auckland, New Zealand

From the President: January 2020

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:36:00 GMT

The occurrence of environmental disasters is escalating. But keeping quiet and hoping that environmental changes are not presenting us with clear and identifiable risks would be wrong. Through small individual actions and in larger policy-making opportunities, family doctors have both an opportunity and a responsibility to speak up for our patients’ health and the risks faced by environmental change.

Del presidente : enero 2020

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:24:00 GMT

La incidencia de los desastres medioambientales va en aumento. Nadie quiere asustar. Pero quedarnos callados a esperar a que los cambios en el medio ambiente no supongan un riesgo real e identificable sería imperdonable.

From the CEO's desk : WONCA Publications

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 06:06:31 GMT

This month, at the start of a new year, I wanted to remind everyone about the ever-increasing portfolio of WONCA publications which are available to purchase. The WONCA Family Medicine Series is a collection of books written by world-wide experts and practitioners in collaboration with WONCA

WONCA Europe Conference Berlin abstracts close January 31, 2020

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:48:51 GMT

25th WONCA Europe Conference June 24 - 27, 2020, Berlin, Germany

Goodfellow GEMS - final 2019 items

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 23:47:37 GMT

Gems are chosen by the Goodfellow Unit director, Dr Bruce Arroll, to be either practice changing or practice maintaining. The information is educational and not clinical advice. ©The Goodfellow Unit, Auckland.

WONCA Global Primary Mental Health Care book published

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:35:15 GMT

Our WONCA book on Global Primary Mental Health Care has been published: Global Primary Mental Health Care: Practical Guidance for Family Doctors, 1st Edition (Paperback) - Routledge

Rural Seeds 2019 annual summary

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:23:10 GMT

Veronica Rasic writes about the activities of the Young Doctors and medical students involved in the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice.

Make WONCA APR conference in NZ your 2020 resolution

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:47:22 GMT

Now that 2020 is underway, it’s only a few months until the WONCA APR Conference lands in Auckland, New Zealand. We are excited to have Professor Ian Couper on board as one of our keynote speakers at WONCA this April.

Du président: Janvier 2020

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:42:18 GMT

Alors que cette dernière catastrophe environnementale grave des cicatrices dans les beaux paysages d’Australie, réagissons tous, en tant que médecins de famille, en nous engageant plus pleinement dans des initiatives locales, nationales et mondiales afin d’atténuer les risques et les défis environnementaux.

From the President
主席通讯2020年1月

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:41:32 GMT

澳洲于过去数周发生的山林大火，为这个美丽的国家带来了灾难，情况令人揪心。我们已将恳切的慰问送至WONCA当地成员，包括Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) 及 Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)。

Bursary Winners for Abu Dhabi

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:14:25 GMT

The WONCA World confernece 2020 host organising committee has offered 30 bursaries for young doctors, which were distributed among the seven young doctor’s regions after a careful selection process.

WONCA Rural Bangladesh 2020 extends deadlines

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:16:13 GMT

John Wynn-Jones, Immediate Past Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice encourages support for the coming WONCA World Rural Health conference in Bangladesh, from April 15-18, 2020. Deadlines for abstract submission and early bird registration are still open.

New WONCA CEO announced

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:05:04 GMT

The WONCA Executive Committee is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Harris Lygidakis as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Dr Garth Manning, in November 2020

WONCA President writes to Australian colleagues

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:26:19 GMT

WONCA President, Dr Donald Li has written to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) to express his sadness and sympathy for colleagues in the wake the current devastation and loss of life in many parts of Australia as a result of fires.

WONCA Rural's Outstanding Service Award to John Wynn-Jones

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:01:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Practice was presented to Dr John Wynn-Jones at the 16th WONCA World Rural Health Conference, Albuquerque October 2019.This award recognises a clinician’s exemplary service to their rural communities, to their professional colleagues and to the next generation of doctors.

EGPRN involved in Frailty and Falls project

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:35:00 GMT

The European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN), a network of WONCA Europe, is proud to announce its involvement in an ERASMUS+ (is the European Commission programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe) project on innovative training for technology-based frailty and falls management with the project “Fall-in-Age”

From the President: December 2019

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:39:00 GMT

It is not unusual to look back on the year that is coming to an end, to reflect on how things have changed and set in place plans for the year to come. When Executive held their meeting at the end of November 2019 it was almost exactly one year since the new Executive had been formed. An appropriate time for reflection.

From the President: December 2019
主席通讯：2019年12月

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:42:00 GMT

我们即将迎接新一年的来临，亦是每年回顾过去、展望未来的日子。WONCA应届执行委员会于2019年11月底举行了会议，适逢是执行委员会成立一周年，更是作中期总结的好时机。

Du président: Decembre 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:40:00 GMT

Il n'est pas rare de revenir sur l'année qui s'achève, de réfléchir à la façon dont les choses ont changé et de mettre en place des plans pour l'année à venir. Lorsque l'Exécutif a tenu sa réunion à la fin novembre 2019, cela faisait presque exactement un an que le nouvel Exécutif avait été formé. Un moment propice à la réflexion.

Del presidente: diciembre 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:12:00 GMT

Ante un año que está terminando, mirar atrás para reflexionar acerca de cómo han cambiado las cosas y establecer planes para el año que se acerca no es algo habitual. Cuando el Ejecutivo se reunió a finales de noviembre de 2019, hacía exactamente 12 meses desde que se había formado, lo que representó una buena ocasión para reflexionar.

WHO mental health - quality rights materials and portal

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:26:09 GMT

We are pleased to inform you that we have launched key WHO materials, tools and a country implementation portal as part of the WHO QualityRights programme.

Working Party on the Environment recognise Climate Emergency

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:17:10 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on the Environment have prepared a statement recognising the climate emergency. This was endorsed by WONCA Executive last month.

Do not miss the 25th WONCA Europe Conference in Berlin - part 3

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:59:44 GMT

The 25th WONCA Europe Conference in Berlin will discuss hot topics about the future of our profession and evidence how best to care for our patients and societies not only with doctors from Europe but also with other professions cooperating with us in our practices, in our departments and in the community from all over the world.

From the CEO’s Desk - Executive meeting outcomes

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:59:35 GMT

The latest full meeting of the WONCA Executive took place in Bangkok on 20th and 21st November. As ever we had a very full agenda, but this article is an effort to highlight key discussions and decisions reached, to keep our members informed of progress. Routine reports were received from each of the Regional Presidents, and written reports had been received from most Working Parties and Special Interest Groups.

In my view... Ruth Wilson, Canada

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:34:00 GMT

Family doctors quite rightly claim a central key position in the provision of primary care. We are the only well-trained generalist physicians who fulfill this role... We are challenged to show our worth in health care settings where it is assumed that other providers such as community health workers are better placed to provide personal first contact care.

Do not miss the 25th WONCA Europe Conference in Berlin - part 2

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 11:18:07 GMT

Get your Early Bird registration for Asia Pacific Conference 2020

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 11:07:04 GMT

Next year’s WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference is taking place in Auckland, New Zealand from 23 – 26 April. The conference will see more than 1,200 GPs, family doctors and we encourage you to take advantage of the special early bird pricing on offer until 20 December.

WONCA 2022 Sydney announces first winners to attend

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:45:19 GMT

In 2022, WONCA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its inauguration and plans are well and truly underway to make the World Conference in Sydney, Australia, the best ever. Just this week, the RACGP announced the 2019 winners who will get their airfares, accommodation and conference registration paid for to attend the WONCA 2022 Conference in Sydney.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter December 2019

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 07:44:17 GMT

This month Waynakay, Polaris, the Spice Route, and Vasco da Gama movements for Young Doctors provide updates on activities over the past few months..

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter December 2019

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 07:44:17 GMT

This month Waynakay, Polaris, the Spice Route, and Vasco da Gama movements for Young Doctors provide updates on activities over the past few months..

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter December 2019

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 07:44:17 GMT

This month Waynakay, Polaris, the Spice Route, and Vasco da Gama movements for Young Doctors provide updates on activities over the past few months..

Desde mi punto de vista : Ruth Wilson

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 03:50:00 GMT

Los médicos de familia, de forma muy acertada, reclaman ocupar una posición central a la hora de proveer la Atención Primaria con los recursos necesarios, puesto que somos los únicos médicos con una formación suficiente para ocupar esta posición.

SIG Genetics annual report

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:50:49 GMT

Prof Imran Rafi, convenor, SIG on Genetics reports on the development of this new group.

SIG Family Violence annual report

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:49:55 GMT

Hagit Dascal-Weichhendler (left) and Kelsey Hegarty (right), co-chairs, Special Interest Group on Family Violence report: The Special Interest Group on Family Violence (SIG FV) has focused over the last two years on expanding our global connections to systematically support family doctors to address family violence in practice and policy.

SIG Workers' Health annual report

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:48:01 GMT

Dr Ezequiel Lopez, convenor, SIG on Workers’ Health reports: the SIG has achieved several things, but perhaps its greatest achievement has to do with being living proof that working together between major organizations is possible and fruitful.

SIG Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine annual report

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:46:23 GMT

Guus Busser, convenor SIG on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine reports: since May 2018 our membership has grown from 64 to 151 members, from 18 different nations to 32 nations.

SIG on Health Equity annual report

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:45:56 GMT

Dr Kim Yu, Convenor, SIG on Health Equity reports: The WONCA SIG on Health Equity was formed in 2014 and since that time has grown to include over 250 members representing trainees and practising family doctors from all regions of the world.

From the President: November 2019

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 12:05:00 GMT

Our Executive and many of our members are involved in numerous ways in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to their practice. As an organization we emphasise that nothing can replace the face to face and continuous contact between family doctor and patient.

World Rural Health conference in Bangladesh 2020

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 06:37:38 GMT

It’s a great pleasure to announce the 17th WONCA World Rural Health Conference (WRHC 2020) to be held in Dhaka from 15th - 18th April 2020.

From the CEO’s Desk : November 2019

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 04:47:41 GMT

The CEO reflects on a welcome return for him to the Eastern Mediterranean region and outlines plans for the WONCA world conference coming in November 2020 to Abu Dhabi. This includes plenaries, dates for meetings, and notice that abstract submission is open and for workshop and symposia closes December 15.

Desde mi punto de vista : Laurence Dorman escribe

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 04:13:35 GMT

Desde mi punto de vista, la buena comunicación entre profesionales médicos que promueven la cortesía profesional y el respeto mutuo, puede llegar a tener un impacto significativo en las vidas de los pacientes, mediante una aproximación sencilla y de bajo coste.

In my view… Laurence Dorman writes

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:53:13 GMT

Frequent examples throughout medical history have shown that simple, low tech interventions can have significant impact on population health. Vaccination programmes, clean water and provision of high-quality primary care are such examples. In my view, good communication between medical professionals which promotes professional courtesy and mutual respect can have a similar significant impact on patients’ lives, with a simple approach and low cost.

In my View - Laurence Dorman
我思我想… 由Laurence Dorman撰文

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:44:41 GMT

医学史上很多例子告诉我们，简单、低科技的措施已能帮助保障民众健康，疫苗接种、清洁食水和优质的基层医疗服务便是好例子。以我所见，医疗专业人员之间的良好沟通，促进专业礼仪及相互尊重，也同样是以简单、成本低的方式影响着病人的福祉。

Du Président - Novembre 2019

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:31:48 GMT

Notre exécutif et de nombreux membres sont impliqués de plusieurs façons dans le développement et l'utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle (IA) dans le cadre de leur pratique. En tant qu'organisation, nous soulignons que rien ne peut remplacer le face à face et le contact continu entre médecin de famille et patient.

From the President : November 2019
主席通讯 : 2019年11月

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:23:34 GMT

我们的执行委员和众多的成员，正以不同的方式及渠道，参与和医疗业务相关的人工智能开发与应用。作为一个代表家庭医生的组织，我们一直强调，没有什么可以取代医生与病人可以面对面作持续的接触，以建立长久互信的关系。

Del Presidente : Noviembre 2019

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:15:04 GMT

Nuestro Ejecutivo y muchos de nuestros miembros están comprometidos de muchas formas en el desarrollo y el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial (Artificial Intelligence, AI) en relación con sus prácticas. Como organización, queremos enfatizar que no hay nada que pueda reemplazar el cara a cara y el contacto continuo entre los médicos de familia y los pacientes.

Education for Primary Care : free access article

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:55:03 GMT

Free Access is being offered for a paper in the 30:4 issue : As professional identity formation is becoming an increasingly important concept and this paper refers to three important papers on this I felt it offered an opportunity to reflect on how as GP educators we can really support our students and trainees to develop in the challenging and rapidly changing health care environment we all face

EGPRN meets in Vigo

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:48:12 GMT

The 89th EGPRN meeting took place in Vigo, Spain, between the 17th and the 20th October 2019. Find out more here.

World Mental Health Day report

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 07:14:39 GMT

Good mental health is related to mental and psychological well-being. Over the years, there have been increasing cases of anxiety, depression and suicides. One person dies every 40 seconds from suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. This year’s World Mental Health Day focus was on what can be done to prevent suicide.

WHO Mental Health Forum: Geneva, October 2019

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 06:38:15 GMT

Christopher Dowrick, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health reports on the WHO Mental Health Forum: Geneva, 14-15 October 2019: I was delighted to participate once again in this annual event, together with WONCA colleagues Gabby Ivbijaro and Abdullah Al-Khatami. It was an excellent networking and information sharing event, highlighting important developments in global mental health.

Launch of a Toolkit to help develop palliative care in primary care

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 06:19:52 GMT

The Toolkit was launched at the 2019 EAPC conference in Berlin. It was presented at a plenary lecture to the audience of about 3000 delegates who each received a copy. Professor Scott Murray from the University of Edinburgh presented an infographic about the Toolkit and a short video about how it might be used.

SIG Complexity in Health and Healthcare annual report

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:51:54 GMT

Dr Carmel M Martin, convenor, SIG on Complexity in Health and Healthcare reports

SIG on Emergency Medicine annual report

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:49:10 GMT

Dr Victor Ng, convenor, SIG on Emergency Medicine reports:

SIG Cancer and Palliative Care annual report

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:46:31 GMT

Dr Alan Barnard, convenor WONCA SIG on Cancer and Palliative Care reports...

SIG on Ageing and Health annual report

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:43:58 GMT

Prof Dimity Pond, convenor, WONCA Special Interest Group on Ageing and Health reports:

WP Quality and Safety in Family Medicine annual report

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:39:49 GMT

Dr Maria Pilar Astier Pena, chair, WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety in Family Medicine (WWPQS) reports:

WONCA Africa and WHO AFRO hold successful meeting

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:09:50 GMT

A two-day consultative meeting was held at the WHO AFRO offices in Congo Brazaville on the 13-14 August 2019. This meeting came as a result of the active participation of Dr Prosper Tumussime at the WONCA Africa conference in June 2019, in Kampala, Uganda. The need for WONCA Africa and WHO AFRO to work together to strengthen health systems in African countries became apparent.

WONCA Asia Pacific 2020 – the perfect excuse to visit New Zealand!

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:49:00 GMT

Have you been wanting to plan a trip to New Zealand but haven’t quite got there? WONCA 2020 is the perfect opportunity to visit New Zealand and discover the incredible landscapes and warm hospitality our country is famous for.

World Mental Health Day October 7th and PANDA study

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 08:00:52 GMT

On World Mental Health Day, October7, WONCA draws attention to an important new study of antidepressant prescribing in primary care.

The UN High Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:45:45 GMT

Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, WONCA Executive Member-at Large and WHO Liaison person was the WONCA Delegate to the UN High Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage. September 23, 2019. Now we have a political declaration signed by all member countries of the UN. WONCA invites member organisations to review the declaration

Du président: Octobre 2019

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:25:00 GMT

Suite au succès de la conférence WONCA Afrique, le département « Soins de santé primaires Région Afrique » (AFRO) nouvellement formé a créé une dynamique de jour en jour croissante.

Desde mi punto de vista… Jan de Maeseneer

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Seguramente, el de Jan de Maesseneer es un nombre familiar para muchos y muchas de vosotros y vosotras. ¡Él ha sido, desde hace años, uno de los grandes defensores de la Medicina de Familia y continúa estando al pie del cañón a pesar de su supuesta “jubilación”! Estoy muy agradecido de invitar a Jan a contribuir con su punto de vista acerca de las cuestiones más relevante dentro de la Atención Primaria y la Medicina de Familia en el WONCA News de este mes

From the President – October 2019

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:01:00 GMT

Following on from the very successful WONCA Africa conference, the newly formed AfroPHC has built momentum and continues to grow on a daily basis... We should be proud of our growing voice around the world, spreading the message of good quality, professional, family medicine. We will continue to speak out and speak up where we need to.

From the President – October 2019
主席通讯2019年10月

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:22:00 GMT

自WONCA非洲区域会议完满结束后，新组成的非洲基层医疗小组 (AfroPHC) 成员满怀干劲，每天都注入新动力。

In my view… Family Medicine, PHC and UHC

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:43:00 GMT

Jan de Maeseneer, will be a familiar name to many of you. He has been a staunch advocate for family medicine for many years and continues his interest despite his so-called ‘retirement’! I am pleased to invite Jan to contribute his view about issues of note within primary care and family medicine to this month’s WONCA News

From the CEO's desk: old friends at the AAFP

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 11:05:00 GMT

As I write this I’m in Philadelphia, attending the American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) Congress of Delegates – equivalent to our world council. This will then be followed by their annual conference – the Family Medicine Experience (FMX). There’s lots happening in the North American Region in the coming few weeks, so I thought it was a good time to feature this part of the WONCA world.

WICC annual report

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:12:20 GMT

Prof Thomas Kuehlein, WONCA International Classification Committee (WICC) reports:

Rural Round-up: annual report highlights

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 09:56:44 GMT

John Wynn-Jones, chair WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice has provided his final annual report before handing over to Bruce Chater. This is an edited version of the report. The full version will be available in the WONCA Annual report 2018-19:

Mental Health Matters - annual report

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:35:16 GMT

Prof Christopher Dowrick, chair of the Working Party on Mental Health reports: The aim of the working party is to enhance global equity of access to high quality primary mental health care. Our objectives are to improve internal structures; to offer mental health guidance for WONCA members; and to provide global leadership on primary mental health care.

WP on Ethical issues annual report

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:23:13 GMT

Issam Shaarani, chair of the Working Party on Ethical Issues reports on activities in the past year.

Working Party on e-Health annual report

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 06:57:49 GMT

Pramendra Prasad Gupta, chair of the Working Party on e-Health reports: The aim of the working party is to identify the needs of patients and professionals to ensure relevant patient-focused information and health IT tools are available to all.

Del presidente – octubre 2019

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 06:24:47 GMT

Siguiendo desde el exitoso Congreso de WONCA África, el recientemente creado sistema AfroPHC de Atención Primaria ha representado un “momentum” y continúa su proceso de crecimiento día a día.

Reflections on being WONCA President - Amanda Howe

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 02:39:36 GMT

Amanda Howe, WONCA Immediate Past President, comes to the end of six years on WONCA Executive this coming month. WONCA thanks her for the huge voluntary commitment this represents. Here she reflects on this period of her life.

Sonia Tsukagoshi on the Vasco da Gama Movement

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 02:06:17 GMT

Dr Sonia Tsukagoshi, the new Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) Liaison Officer on WONCA Europe Executive Board , the British-Japanese family medicine physician, was interviewed recently by Pere Vilanova of semFYC.

Interview with Donald Li, WONCA President

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 11:36:28 GMT

Donald Li, WONCA President, was recently interviewed by semFYC communications Pere Vilanova. The interview is an edited version of the original Spanish.

In "Education for Primary care" this month

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 11:20:30 GMT

In "Education for Primary Care", we offer free access this month to “Spiritual care training and the GP curriculum: where to now?” Appleby et al.

Promoting Equity for a better quality of care for all Europeans

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:58:45 GMT

The attached statement on Equity was submitted by Mehmet Ungan, WONCA Europe President, on behalf of WONCA Europe, for WHO Europe RC69: "Promoting Equıty for a Better Quality of Health Care for All Europeans"

WONCA Asia Pacific 2020 – last call for abstracts

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 04:34:41 GMT

With equity at the heart of the conference, WONCA 2020 promises to deliver an inspiring and diverse programme of plenary sessions, panel discussions, skills workshops and debates which explore the theme of: Family Medicine - leading the way towards an advanced world of equity, quality and compassion.

Goodfellow GEMS - more available

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:33:20 GMT

More Goodfellow Unit GEMS have been loaded this month. What is a GEM? Gems are chosen by the Goodfellow Unit director Dr Bruce Arroll to be either practice changing or practice maintaining. The information is educational and not clinical advice. ©The Goodfellow Unit, Auckland, New Zealand.

September 17 - Global Patient Safety Day

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:26:31 GMT

We encourage all family doctors in the world to celebrate together on September 17, 2019, World Patient Safety Day. We all take part to build a safer health system.

Desde mi punto de vista ... Septiembre 2019

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:30:58 GMT

A principios de este año, durante la Asamblea de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, WONCA llegó al acuerdo de trabajar para conseguir difundir la importancia del trabajo de los equipos de Atención Primaria a la hora de conseguir la cobertura universal de salud.

Du président: Septembre 2019

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 01:51:05 GMT

Plus on est préparé aux situations adverses, que ce soit un désastre ou un soulèvement de caractère local, plus il est probable que les médecins de famille seront en position de continuer leurs prestations de services et plus il est probable que les patients continueront à avoir accès aux services nécessaires.

From the President – September 2019

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 01:23:00 GMT

The more we can do to prepare for adverse situations, whether it is a disaster or a locality based upheaval of some sort, the more likely it is that family doctors will be in a position to continue to offer the services required, and the more likely it is that patients will continue to have access to those necessary services.

The IX EURIPA Forum welcomes you to the Azores Islands!

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:29:25 GMT

In November, the IX EURIPA Forum will take place in the beautiful city of Ponta Delgada, located in the Atlantic island of São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter September 2019

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 10:37:05 GMT

This month the Spice Route, Vasco da Gama, Rajakumar and Al Razi Movements for Young Doctors provide updates on activities over the past few months..

From the CEO's desk: visits to China and Sydney

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 10:13:40 GMT

This month I want to report on two visits which I have undertaken recently. The first was to China, to undertake further practice accreditation visits. The second was to Sydney, for a conference planning meeting and site visit relating to WONCA World, Sydney 2022.

In my view… September 2019

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:31:28 GMT

Donald Li, WONCA President writes: Earlier this year, during the World Health Assembly, WONCA agreed to lead a piece of work on the importance of the Primary Care Team to achieve Universal Health Coverage. As family doctors we recognize the importance of working with qualified professional colleagues who provide essential interface and inputs to the delivery of a comprehensive primary care system.

Del presidente – septiembre 2019

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:25:37 GMT

Como más preparados estemos para enfrentarnos a situaciones adversas, sean a propósito de una catástrofe natural o por una turbulencia local, más posible será que los médicos de familia nos encontremos en buena posición para ofrecer los servicios que se nos piden, y más probable será que nuestros pacientes puedan seguir teniendo acceso a estos tan necesarios servicios.

In my view September 2019
我思我想 2019年9月

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:20:56 GMT

在较早时世界卫生大会举行的期间，WONCA倡议了以基层医疗团队实现全民健康覆盖这目标，亦承诺就此开展工作。不同的专业人员透过各类重要的层面，正参与提供基层医疗服务，作为家庭医生，我们十分明白与这些专业人员合作的重要性。

From the President September 2019
主席通讯： 2019年9月

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:18:23 GMT

得到社区积极参与的风险管理及危机应变计划将有助缓解困境，确保一旦有危机出现时，专业人员能够持久应对。当危机降临，跨专业和社会团体的通力合作，可及时执行共同制定的应变措施，从以减低专业人员及社区的风险。

PHC Measurement and Improvement Initiative of the WHO EMRO

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:57:50 GMT

The first consultation meeting of the Primary Health Care Measurement and Improvement Initiative of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region was held in Cairo WHO EMRO regional office. It was great to see WONCA EMR being given equal billing on this initiative with WHO EMRO, UNICEF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (which is funding this initiative).

EGPRN meets in Tampere

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:38:05 GMT

The 88th European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) meeting was held in Tampere, Finland from 9-12 May 2019. The topic of the meeting was "Research on Multimorbidity in Primary Care".

Grupo Prevención Cuaternaria - la herramienta para recopilar todos los materiales

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:21:35 GMT

Desde Iberoamérica hemos desarrollado una herramienta para recopilar todos los materiales que producimos en torno al concepto de Prevención Cuaternaria. Inicialmente, fue desarrollada para ser utilizada en una región. Sin embargo, creemos que es una herramienta versátil y sugerimos aplicarla y utilizarla en todas las regiones de WONCA.

SIG on Quaternary Prevention and Overmedicalization resource collection

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:04:13 GMT

In Iberoamerica we have developed a tool to collect all the materials we are producing on the Quaternary Prevention / Overmedicalization concepts. Initially, it was developed to be used in one region. However, we think it is a versatile tool and we suggest it could be applied and used in all WONCA Regions.

Working Party on Research 2019 Annual Report

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 11:31:12 GMT

Felicity Goodyear-Smith, Chair, WONCA Working Party on Research writes on activities of the last year.

New global research agenda to advance PHC and achieve UHC

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 05:09:34 GMT

A WONCA research team, led by Working Party on Research Chair, Felicity Goodyear-Smith, won two of the grants and therefor conducted two of the studies (on organisation and on financing of primary care). Other members of the research team include WONCA past presidents Amanda Howe, Chris van Weel and Michael Kidd.

"Xie Xie Nong" 2019 Shanghai Family Doctor Skill Show

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 04:45:13 GMT

Shanghai is promoting family medicine and engaging the community in a very local way – inviting doctors to show their clinical skills and medical knowledge on TV.

Walk into the Rattlesnake Pit - WONCA Rural in Albuquerque

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 04:37:21 GMT

The WONCA World Rural health conference comes to Albuquerque in October. Please consider taking up our invitation to present your passion at the “Rattlesnake Pit” session on the Assembly Day of the World Rural Health Conference in Albuquerque, October 12th.

New Director of the Besrour Centre

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 04:02:09 GMT

On behalf of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), it is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. David Ponka to the role of Director of the Besrour Centre as of September 4, 2019.

WONCA Asia Pacific conference 2020 - call for abstracts

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 03:57:20 GMT

You are invited to submit abstracts and proposals for oral and poster presentations and for workshops that are in keeping with the themes of this, the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2020, which is coming to Auckland, New Zealand in April 2020.

Island Generalist Medicine Symposium

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:32:09 GMT

Manabu Saito, Director of the Rural Generalist Program in Japan, writes on a symposium held at WONCA Kyoto 2019 (in conjunction with the Japan Primary Care Association).

From the President: July 2019

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT

My first official visit to Africa, to the WONCA Africa conference in Kampala, Uganda, was thoroughly enjoyable. Delegates from 32 different countries came to share their enthusiasm and experiences of developing family medicine across the continent and further afield. The conference was truly about person-centred primary health care

From the CEO's desk: two new Special Interest Groups

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:50:00 GMT

This month I’d like to highlight two new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) which the WONCA Executive has recently endorsed: SIG on Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Care and SIG on LGBTQ Health. Find out more about these groups.

Vasco da Gama Movement in Bratislava

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:48:09 GMT

The Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) for young doctors in Europe was prominent at the recent WONCA Europe conference. Dr Katarzyna Nessler, new chair of the Movement reports:

A practice visit in Slovakia - the WONCA editor reports

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:19:01 GMT

During the recent WONCA Europe conference in Bratislava, the WONCA editor travelled outside the city to the nearby town of Pezinok on a visit to the practice of Dr Adriana Šimková. It was a multinational group with the editor being accompanied by colleagues Olgun Göktaş from Turkey and Hagit Dascal-Weichhendler from Israel.

WONCA Europe Bratislava conference statement

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:08:27 GMT

The Human Side of Medicine : Learning what it's like to be a patient and what it's like to be a physician

Desde mi punto de vista ... Prof Chris van Weel

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 01:54:25 GMT

El pasado 27 de octubre de 2018, el congreso de Astaná de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (WHO) aprovó una declaración para fortalecer la Atención Primaria. En ella se admite la importancia de la asistencia en Atención Primaria, como una de las funciones centrales de los sistemas sanitarios para conseguir la cobertura universal de salud.

Del presidente: Julio 2019

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:33:47 GMT

Mi primera visita oficial a África, para asistir al congreso de Kampala, en Uganda, fue muy agradable, de principio a fin. Varios delegados provenientes de 32 países diferentes vinieron a compartir su entusiasmo y sus experiencias en el desarrollo de una Medicina de Familia fuerte en todo el continent. El congreso estuvo realmente enfocado a la Atención Primaria centrada en la persona, y fue una gran oportunidad para animar más a los estudiantes

In My View ... Prof Chris van Weel

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 01:23:00 GMT

On October 27, 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) Conference in Astana, approved a declaration to strengthen primary health care. It acknowledges the importance of primary health care, as a core function in health systems, to attain universal health coverage. This declaration is a welcome support for health reforms around the world particularly now it has been endorsed by the World Health Assembly.

Scholarships for WONCA Rural conference

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:53:00 GMT

Scholarships are now available to help offset the cost of attendance for the 16th WONCA World Rural Health Conference Oct. 12-15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA.

Anna Stavdal - on the agenda!

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:15:00 GMT

When Anna Stavdal stood for election as WONCA President-elect, in Seoul, she focused on the importance of adapting the core values of family medicine to current trends. Here she reflects on this issue, overmedicalisation and a recent BMJ article.

From the President July 2019
主席通讯 2019年 7月

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:15:13 GMT

我于六月首次以WONCA主席身分到访非洲，出席于乌干达坎帕拉举行的非洲区域会议，来自32个不同国家的代表分享了发展家庭医学的经验与历程，令这次的非洲之旅获益良多。

Du président: Juillet 2019

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:55:18 GMT

J’ai bien apprécié ma première visite officielle en Afrique à la Conférence africaine de WONCA à Kampala en Ouganda. Des délégués de 32 pays étaient venus partager leur enthousiasme et leurs expériences concernant le développement de la médecine familiale à travers le continent et au-delà. Les soins de santé primaire centrés sur l’individu étaient au cœur de la conférence.

WONCA 2020 Abu Dhabi promotion in Europe and call for abstracts

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:11:25 GMT

WONCA 2020 Abu Dhabi recently launched its call for symposia and workshop abstracts and the committees have been hard at work promoting and developing content for the conference. In a bid to encourage greater attendance, WONCA 2020 Abu Dhabi joined the recently-concluded WONCA Europe

Improving care of patients with depression and anxiety at WONCA Kyoto

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:45:54 GMT

Shelly B Rodrigues, Deputy Executive Vice President, California Academy of Family Physicians and Chris Larrison, Principal, Healthcare Performance Consulting Inc, report on workshops at the recent WONCA Asia Pacific region conference in Kyoto on improving care of patients with depression and anxiety.

Klaus von Pressentin, Montegut Scholar, on WONCA Africa conference

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:05:26 GMT

Klaus B von Pressentin reports on his attendance as the Montegut Scholar, at the WONCA Africa 2019 conference, in Kampala, Uganda, from June 4-8, 2019. Klaus is from Mossel Bay sub-district, South Africa. The Montegut Global Scholars Program is funded by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFM-F).

Working Party on Women and Family Medicine meet in Africa

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:29:39 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Women and Family medicine (WWPWFM) is active in the WONCA Africa region and has participated and organized preconference meetings, and workshops since 2009. WWPWFM Africa region also provide leadership and mentorship in the region through her members who are on the executive board of the WONCA Africa Region.

WONCA Europe new Executive Board

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:17:51 GMT

WONCA Europe announces its new Executive board elected in Bratislava in June.

Mental Health Matters - regional updates

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health reports on lots of news for you this month across the regions, and from our task groups.

Asia Pacific region conference in New Zealand in 2020

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

WONCA's Asia Pacific region conference comes to Auckland, New Zealand in 2020 from 23-26 April. Submissions for abstracts and early bird registration are now open.

Canadian College certification exam turns 50

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:50:00 GMT

On behalf of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) we are very pleased to share with you a special milestone. June 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Certification Examination in Family Medicine and the Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) special designation.

WHO Emphasis on PHC gains international support

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:02:00 GMT

Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD, WONCA WHO liaison person, recently attended the World Health Assembly (WHA) as part of the WONCA delegation and submits this report from WHA72. This is my third year in Geneva as WONCA’s WHO Liaison, and I perceived a difference this time. A real and new awareness that what the world needs to improve health outcomes is for the majority of care to be delivered by Primary Health Care (PHC), through the work of interdisciplinary teams, and that these teams need to be well trained, well organized, well supported and well-funded to succeed.

From the President: World Health Assembly

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:33:00 GMT

World Health Assembly (WHA) was the usual hectic time, with meetings and side events to attend and to participate in. The WONCA delegation of me; President-Elect, Anna Stavdal; CEO, Garth Manning; and WONCA-WHO Liaison, Viviana Martinez-Bianchi; had a tight schedule of meetings. We met, individually and as a group, with officials from WHO and other agencies and organisations, representing the range of interests of our organisation.

Du président: Assemblée mondiale de la santé

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:55:00 GMT

L’Assemblée mondiale de la santé était comme d’habitude surchargée avec réunions et événements parallèles auxquels assister et participer. Notre délégation -moi-même: Anna Stavdal, présidente élue; Garth Manning, PDG; Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, agent de liaison WONCA-OMS- avait un programme rempli de réunions.

Desde mi punto de vista... junio 2019

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:55:56 GMT

Este mes, pregunté a la Profesora Val Wass, como docente de renombre a nivel mundial y como miembro de la WONCA y Tesorera Honoraria, para darle puntos de vista acerca de cómo la educación de los estudiantes de medicina necesita adaptarse al cambiante entorno sanitario.

WP Environment resources of interest

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 08:37:13 GMT

WONCA Working Party on the Environment in its May 2019 newsletter provides some interesting resources on environmental issues.

New WONCA SIGs announce their convenors

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:22:18 GMT

Two new WONCA Special Interest Groups have announced their convenors. Also the Spice Route Movement for Young Doctors in the South Asia region has a new chair. Find out more about them!

World Family Doctor Day 2019 report

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:46:33 GMT

As is now the custom, World Family Doctor Day was celebrated widely in many countries across the globe. Of particular note this year was the launch of two books which are featured in this report - both show what our specialty of family medicine is about - but from totally different perspectives. Other member organisation reports formally submitted by May 31 are included in the attached document.

In my View: Prof Val Wass

Fri, 31 May 2019 01:12:00 GMT

Professor Val Wass, globally renowned medical educator, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education, and also WONCA Member At Large and Honorary Treasurer, to give her views on how the education of medical students needs to adapt to the changing health environment.

Report on Iberoamericana-CIMF congress May 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 11:56:13 GMT

WONCA Iberoamericana CIMF, which brings together twenty countries including Spain and Portugal, held its sixth Congress of Family and Community Medicine of Ibero-America, in Tijuana, in May. More than 1,500 family doctors and health professionals from all areas of Ibero-America met in Tijuana, Mexico.

World Federation of Public Health Associations Call to Action in Immunization

Thu, 30 May 2019 11:50:51 GMT

This World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) workshop calls for international action to improve access and uptake of vaccinations in all countries across the globe.

Del presidente: Asamblea Mundial de la Salud

Thu, 30 May 2019 11:43:31 GMT

La Asamblea Mundial de la Salud (World Health Assembly, WHA) fue un momento de actividad frenética, con encuentros y eventos paralelos a los que asistir y en los que participar. La delegación de la WONCA estaba constituida por mí, por la Presidenta electa Anna Stavdal, por el CEO Garth Manning y por la persona de contacto de la WONCA con la OMS, Viviana Martínez-Bianchi, y tuvimos una agenda especialmente llena. Nos encontramos, de forma individual y en grupo, con representantes de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y otras agencias y organizaciones, representantes todas ellas de una amplia gama de intereses.

From the President: World Health Assembly
主席通讯：世界卫生大会

Thu, 30 May 2019 11:39:41 GMT

每年的世界卫生大会是我们埋首工作的日子，我与一众代表团成员，包括候任主席Anna Stavdal、首席执行官 Garth Manning和世卫组织联络员Viviana Martinez-Bianchi等，出席了大大小小的会议，行程紧密但获益良多。每年世界卫生大会的特色，是同时鼓励场内及场外的讨论交流。我们与世卫组织和多个机构会面之余，还参加了不少场外的活动。

Rural Round-up; Training for under-resourced areas

Sun, 26 May 2019 06:24:05 GMT

Sommer Aldulaimi MD FAAFP discusses the way one urban-based Family Medicine Residency Program in Arizona, USA, has accomplished 45% of its graduating residents from the last three years working in rural practice and 100% of the graduates from the last three years working in healthcare professional shortage areas in North America.

From the CEO's desk: WONCA events coming up

Sun, 26 May 2019 04:20:00 GMT

It’s always a very busy time, with important meetings with WHO colleagues and statements being made on your behalf in general committee meetings, and I will report back more fully in next month’s news. For this month though I wanted to look ahead to some WONCA events which are some months away but which I urge you to get into your diary.

Successful WONCA APR 2019 in Kyoto, Japan

Sun, 26 May 2019 03:53:28 GMT

WONCA APR 2019 was held from May 15-18, 2019 at Kyoto International Conference Center, hosted by the Japan Primary Care Association. Total number of participants was 1643, from 46 countries, from all over the world.

WONCA Europe coming soon

Sat, 25 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT

All the latest information for those coming to WONCA Europe's conference in Bratislava in June. Practice visits, skills labs, walking workshop.

From the President: Keeping it in the (WONCA) family

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:27:00 GMT

As President-Elect, I had two years in which to plan how I wanted my presidency to look and to decide how it should operate. I realised very early in the process, that WONCA is truly blessed with the range and depth of knowledge within the organisation. There is a huge amount of institutional knowledge and expertise among those who have been Presidents in the past, and those who have served on WONCA Executive.

From the CEO's desk: May 2019

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Nihao! Hello from Beijing where we have just completed the first full face to face meeting of the 2018-20 WONCA Executive. The meeting was planned to coincide with the 4th Annual General Practice Training Forum of the Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association (CMDA) Society of GPs (a WONCA Member) during which all members of Executive took part in a global panel discussion. My article this month is to try to summarise some of the key issues discussed, and decisions reached, by Executive during the meeting.

From the President: Keeping it in the (WONCA) family
主席通讯： WONCA大家庭 -- 传承经验茁壮成长

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:23:00 GMT

我时任侯任主席的过去两年间，需为即将来临的主席职务勾画蓝图。在开展这过程时，我深深体会到这确是一个人才济济的大家庭，成员都拥有广阔的知识

Ana Nunes Barata: YDM presence on WONCA Executive

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 03:09:46 GMT

WONCA's Young Doctors' representative on World Executive, Ana Nunes Barata (Portugal), writes: These have been the first six months of my second term as the Young Doctor Representative on WONCA World Executive. I have the privilege to collaborate with a new team on the Executive, learning through new experiences and knowledge, which make these meetings a true, global experience.

Du président: WONCA, une affaire de famille

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:43:31 GMT

A chaque séance du Conseil mondial, nous élisons un nouveau comité directeur qui poursuivra le travail de l’organisation pour le mandat à suivre. Historiquement, ce mandat était d’une durée de trois ans, mais à la réunion de 2013 le conseil a voté pour le réduire à deux ans. WONCA est bien servi par ses membres enthousiastes et actifs, allant de nos groupes de travail et groupes d’intérêts spéciaux à nos rôles de premier plan au sein de l’exécutif.

Del Presidente: Manteniendo la energía en la familia de WONCA

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:42:17 GMT

En cada reunión del Consejo Mundial de la WONCA elegimos a un nuevo Ejecutivo para hacerse cargo del trabajo de la organización para el próximo periodo. Históricamente, este mandato ha sido de tres años, hasta que, en 2013, el Consejo votó reducir el mandato y que fuera de dos años.

Desde mi punto de vista... mayo 2019

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:32:50 GMT

Existe una opinión que defiende que podemos mantener la mayor parte de nuestras reuniones de trabajo utilizando APPS como por ejemplo Skype, Go-To-Meeting o ZOOM. Es muy útil, sin duda, tener la posibilidad de vernos con otros colegas y observar sus expresiones durante un debate. Hay diversos argumentos de peso que defienden que este tipo de reuniones son coste-efectivas en términos de tiempo,

In my View... May 2019
我思我想 …. 2019年5月

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:29:43 GMT

WONCA主席李国栋医生不少人认为，我们可使用各式各样的应用程序，例如skype、go-to-meeting以及zoon等，来进行大部份的工作会议。视讯会议让我们在进行讨论时作实时的观察与交流，有助沟通。亦有意见认为，网络会议省时便利，各人可随意加入讨论，减少对工作日程的影响。还有一种观点指出，减少出行可降低航空、火车和汽车旅程的碳足迹，无疑是为环保作了一件功益好事。尽管如此，我仍相信没什么较「面对面」的沟通来得更直接、更有效。

In my view... May 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:53:00 GMT

There is a view that says we can hold most of our business meetings using apps such as skype and go-to-meeting and zoom. It is useful to be able to see colleagues and to observe their expressions when in discussion. There is a good argument that such meetings are time-efficient, in that people can participate from wherever they are working, with minimal disruption to their working day.

Rural Round-up: Landmark Global Rural Framework Released for Consultation

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:48:51 GMT

Assoc Prof Alan ‘Bruce’ Chater, Secretary and Chair Elect WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice write on the “Checklist for implementing rural pathways to train and support health workers in low and middle income countries (LMIC): which WHO has approved for consultation.

Education for Primary Care features Scottish article

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:56:17 GMT

Prof Val Wass OBE, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education and WONCA World Honorary Treasurer, updates us on this month's free access offering from Education for Primary Care - our affiliated journal.

WONCA wins Mental Health champion award

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:45:00 GMT

WONCA has been voted a Mental Health Champion by the World Dignity Project, in the academic and educational institutions category.

Reflections from Jessie Mbamba, Montegut Global Scholar in Seoul 2018

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 12:07:40 GMT

Jessie Mbamba, family medicine registrar from Malawi, received a Montegut global scholarship to attend the WONCA World conference, in Seoul, in 2018. The Montegut Global Scholars Program (MGSP) was established by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFM-F) in 2010. The MGSP was established to foster international education, research and collaboration, in the specialty of family medicine.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter May 2019

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:25:39 GMT

Ana Nunes Barata coordinates news from the various regional groups of the Young Doctors' Movement.

Young Doctors' Movement newsletter May 2019

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:25:39 GMT

Ana Nunes Barata coordinates news from the various regional groups of the Young Doctors' Movement.

Letter to College of GPs Sri Lanka

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:43:32 GMT

The WONCA President, Donald Li has written to Dr Jayantha Jayatissa, President, College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka:

Air Health Train the Trainer Program update

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:47:41 GMT

Alan Abelsohn and Alice McGushin from the WONCA Working Party on the Environment report on the high level of interest in the WONCA Air Health Train the Trainer Program.

WONCA's CEO search

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:46:00 GMT

Dr Garth Manning, our current CEO, will be stepping down from his current role in December 2020. We are beginning the search for a successor; please read and circulate the attached advertisement widely to anyone who might be interested in applying.

WONCA 2020 world conference call for abstracts

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:49:17 GMT

The WONCA 2020 world conference coming to Abu Dhabi, has launched its call for abstracts for workshops and symposia.

SIG Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine report

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:18:00 GMT

During the year 2018 Guus Busser, Principal Lecturer at Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, gradually took over the chair of the SIG. As Maria van den Muijsenbergh, the former chair, and Guus are working at the same department their cooperation will continue. The SIG has steadily grown over the years with a sharp rise this last year.

SIG on Family Violence report

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:06:59 GMT

The Special Interest Group on Family Violence (SIG FV) has focused over the last two years on expanding our global connections to systematically support family doctors to address family violence in practice and policy. We have an Executive group consisting of the co-convenors, Hagit Dascal-Weichhendler and Kelsey Hegarty, the past co-chair Leo Pas and communications lead Raquel Gomez Bravo.

SIG on Complexities in Health report

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:46:01 GMT

The WONCA SIG on Complexities in Health has successfully promoted complexity thinking and research in regional and world meetings with many young researchers integrating this into their local work. The SIG is slowly edging towards reaching a critical mass that will require the implementation of a complexity stream in meetings and a representation in the organization’s formal structures.

SIG Emergency Medicine report

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:43:00 GMT

The WONCA SIG on Emergency Medicine was formed in 2016 at the WONCA world conference at Rio de Janeiro. Since that time, we have grown to include over 100 members representing trainees and practising family doctors from all regions of the world. We have a strong work plan that is engaged in creating networks among members who are interested in acute and emergency medicine as a component of their family practice.

SIG on Workers' Health report

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:34:29 GMT

The Special Interest Group on Workers Health has achieved several things, but perhaps its greatest achievement has to do with being living proof that working together between major organizations is possible and fruitful.

Du président : Avril 2019

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 08:16:39 GMT

Tout président de WONCA a un avantage dans l’une ou l’autre partie du monde selon son lieu de naissance, la (les) langue(s) qu’il parle, l’endroit où il exerce et là où il vit. Nous utilisons nos avantages particuliers pour influencer l’adoption d’une médecine familiale de qualité au niveau mondial -mais nous les utilisons aussi pour exercer notre influence au niveau local.

Dr Atai Omoruto Award - a scholarship for WONCA Africa Conference

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:56:03 GMT

WONCA is seeking applications for the Atai Omoruto Scholarship award to attend the WONCA Africa Regional Conference and WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine preconference in Kampala, Uganda 5 -8 June, 2019.

From the President: April 2019

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:04:00 GMT

Each WONCA President has an advantage in one part of the world or another depending on where they were born, what language(s) they speak, where they practice, and where they live. We use the advantages we have to help influence the uptake of and quality of family medicine globally – but we also use any advantage we have to influence things closer to home as well.

From the CEO's desk: Practice Accreditation- Hong Kong/China

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:34:00 GMT

Last year I wrote about a visit undertaken by Professor Rich Roberts and me, when we visited China to undertake practice accreditation visits to Beijing and Shanghai, using the newly developed WONCA Global Standards for Practice Accreditation. These visits stimulated additional interest and so we were invited back in February this year.

Del presidente: Abril 2019

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:14:00 GMT

Todos los presidentes de la WONCA tienen ventaja en función de en qué parte del mundo provienen, dependiendo de dónde nacieron, de qué idioma hablan, de dónde realizan su prática médica y de dónde viven. Todos utilizamos las ventajas que tenemos para ayudar a influir en la aceptación y la calidad de la medicina familiar a nivel global, pero también nos servimos de todas las ventajas de las que disponemos para influir en las cuestiones que ocurren lo más cerca posible de nuestros hogares.

Adrián Castellote: Do we have to evacuate him?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:05:15 GMT

Adrián Castellote is semFYC’s representative in WONCA Europe’s Network, EURIPA – the organisation for doctors from rural and remote areas in Europe. He is now embarking on a working trip on a sailing expedition to Antarctica. Follow his footsteps live with semFYC with hasgtag # MFenAntártida. This time Adrián deals with a medical evacuation question.

VdGM meeting together in Bratislava

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:38:39 GMT

The European Young Doctors Movement! We are getting ready for our busiest time of year here preparing for the WONCA Europe Conference, the VdGM Pre-conference and the VdGM Council Meeting in Bratislava this June. As part of our preparations for Bratislava we are receiving nominations for our various awards.

WP on Rural Practice report

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:56:28 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones, Chair WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice (WWPRP), reports on past year's activities.

WP on Mental health report

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:42:31 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick, chair of the WONCA Working Party for Mental Health, reports on activities during the past year.

WP on Education report

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:38:00 GMT

Prof Val Wass, chair of the WONCA Working Party on education (WWPE) reports on the past year's activities: “Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world” Mandela

WP Environment : Green WONCA Highlights

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:04:26 GMT

Enrique Barros gives a summary report on the WP on the Environment e-meetings and ongoing projects.

WONCA 2020 World conference website launched

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 02:57:16 GMT

On behalf of the Emirates Medical Association and the HOC I warmly invite you to the WONCA World Conference in Abu Dhabi in November 2020. The website was recently launched

SIG Quaternary Prevention and Overmedicalization update

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:36:47 GMT

Miguel Pizzanelli, convenor of WONCA Special Interest Group on Quaternary Prevention and Overmedicalization (QP&O) reports on the period August 2018 to March 2019.

From the President: April 2019
主席通讯2019年4月

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:23:08 GMT

WONCA的各任主席来自世界不同角落，我们根据各自的出生地、语言、执业及所在地等而拥有独有的优势。我们利用这些独有的优势为各地家庭医学的发展而努力，同时也藉此为周边地区做点事情。

New convenor SIG Point of Care Testing : Rogier Hopstaken

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:00:38 GMT

The Special Interest Group on Point of Care testing (POCT) has a new convenor - Dr Rogier Hopstaken of The Netherlands.

Desde mi punto de vista: reparación ante el Desastre y Reducción del Riesgo

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 04:33:16 GMT

El rol crucial de la Medicina de Familia ante la reducción del riesgo de desastres y ante la falta de preparación está siendo reconocido de forma cada vez mayor tanto a nivel nacional como a nivel global. La formación para poder mitigar los efectos devastadores de una catástrofe una vez esta ha ocurrido, puede ser limitada y, en algunos países, incluso llegar a ser inexistente.

In my View... Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction
我思我想... 灾难防护和减少灾害风险

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 04:15:50 GMT

家庭医生在灾难防护方面所担当的重要角色，逐渐得到国际社会更多的认同及肯定。现时各地对舒缓灾害或防灾训练颇为有限，有些国家甚至是无任何相关的训练。然而,家庭医生往往是首批放下听筒、走进灾场照顾伤患者的人员之一，我们也要在灾后处理患者的创伤，帮助他们面对各种各样在健康和生活上的困难。

Rural Round-up: Targeted Rural Health Education

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:23:00 GMT

Utilizing various forms of social media to reach the general public is a tool we can continually improve. The use of Targeted Rural Health Education to enhance the health of rural North Dakotans is a novel approach to community education. Kamille S Sherman, co-director of Family Medicine Clerkship and Rural Opportunities in Medical Education, at the University of North Dakota, describes a program of student-led writing to address a local health concern: Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE).

WONCA Asia Pacific conference –last announcement

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:22:41 GMT

It’s less than two months until the WONCA Asia Pacific region (APR) conference, in Kyoto. We are now in the full swing of final preparations. More than 500 papers have been submitted and participants from more than 40 countries have already registered.

In my view: Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:54:32 GMT

WONCA President, Donald Li, writes on a topic, which he is passionate about. "We need to build our understanding of the risks and develop appropriate training for family doctors. By doing so, we can ensure that we contribute in the most effective ways possible, alongside the growing body of professionals who plan for and respond to the worst of situations to befall a community."

Message to New Zealand College

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:54:10 GMT

Our hearts go out to all of you.

Medication without harm – A WHO meeting

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:19:12 GMT

Dr Ruth Wilson of Canada, reports on the WHO consultative meeting “Implementing WHO’s Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication without harm. Country guidance.” The meeting took place from November 22 – 23, 2018, in Geneva.

WONCA Europe Bratislava- March news

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 11:30:09 GMT

Dr Michaela Macháčová, president of the 24th WONCA Europe Conference 2019, writes about the conference coming to Bratislava, Slovakia from June 26 - 29, 2019.

A mon sens : Déclaration concernant la santé planétaire

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:33:57 GMT

Le professeur Sir Andy Haines s’exprime sur la « Déclaration encourageant les médecins de famille du monde à agir sur la santé planétaire » -résultat du groupe de travail de WONCA sur l’environnement et du groupe de travail de l’alliance de cliniciens pour la santé planétaire

Desde mi punto de vista: Declaración acerca de la Salud Planetaria

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:44:07 GMT

El Profesor Sir Andy Haines escribe acerca de la “Declaración llamando a los médicos de familia para actuar sobre la salud planetaria” – un resultado del Grupo de Trabajo de la WONCA en Medio Ambiente y los Médicos en Salud de la Alianza Planetaria para el Grupo de Trabajo en Salud Planetaria.

From the President: Building our influence

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:36:00 GMT

After the WHO Executive Board, in January, and the signing of our landmark MOU with WHO, we are now into the process of discussing and agreeing with our WHO colleagues what we can usefully work on together, to further the primary care and family medicine agenda. The MOU acknowledges the key role played by family doctors globally in the delivery of primary health care.

In my View : Declaration on Planetary Health

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 02:33:00 GMT

Prof Sir Andy Haines writes about the "Declaration calling for the family doctors of the world to act on planetary health" - a result of the WONCA Working Party on the Environment and the Planetary Health Alliance Clinicians for Planetary Health Working Grou

From the President: Building our influence
主席通讯 : 创造影响

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:58:00 GMT

随着WONCA于一月出席世界卫生组织执行委员会会议，以及签订具标志性的谅解备忘录后，我们正密锣紧鼓地与世卫组织进行商讨，认同可有效地就基层医疗和家庭医学议题展开更多的合作，而备忘录亦已清楚确认了家庭医生在基层医疗所担当的重要角色。

Free access article from Felicity Goodyear-Smith in 'Education for Primary Care'

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:24:12 GMT

Prof Val Wass OBE, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education writes: The editorial “If a clod bee washed away by the Sea……” (John Donne) argues the importance of collaborating globally to move education research forward. The affiliation with WONCA is at the heart of this. This month's free access article is from Felicity Goodyear-Smith in 'Education for Primary Care'.

From the CEO's desk: 2019 Family Doctor Day and conferences

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:34:12 GMT

Greetings again from Bangkok. This month I want to highlight World Family Doctor Day, which will take place on 19th May, and also feature the start of the WONCA conference season. This year we’d especially like to highlight the role of family doctors in providing life- long care to their patients – “from cradle to grave”.

Del presidente : Construyendo nuestra influencia

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:05:24 GMT

Tras la reunión de la Ejecutiva de la OMS del pasado mes de enero, y la firma de nuestro marco de referencia basado en nuestro Memorándum de Entendimiento (MOU) con la Organización Mundial de la Salud, ahora mismo nos encontramos en el proceso de debatir y acordar con el resto de nuestros colegas de la OMS en qué podemos trabajar de forma conjunta, con el fin de profundizar más en la agenda de la Atención Primaria y la Medicina de Familia.

Adrián Castellote: "In Patagonia, the only thing running is the wind"

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 04:30:10 GMT

World Rural Health conference in USA 2019 - call for abstracts

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 03:45:09 GMT

The USA’s National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center have partnered to bring the 16th WONCA World Rural Health conference to the United States for the first time in eight years. Save the date for October 12-15, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Call for posters and presentation proposals is open until March 29.

Five Questions on the ASPIRE Global Leaders Program

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:57:03 GMT

he ASPIRE Global Leader Program, an initiative led by the WONCA Young Doctors’ Movement (YDM), has been developed to augment the skills of medical students, residents, and junior GPs/FPs, and simultaneously increasing their involvement i

January 2019 report of WICC

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:16:46 GMT

WONCA International Classification Committee (WICC) chair, Prof Thomas Kühlein, writes the January 2019 report of WICC

Why you should join us at WONCA APR in Kyoto (latest news)

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 11:43:30 GMT

WONCA Asia Pacific region (APR) conference in Kyoto will provide the chance to observe Japanese medical clinics. An impressive list of speakers are assembled for our keynote and plenary sessions. Registration deadline for regular registration is March 11, 2019 (Japan Time).

SIG Family Violence consultancies

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:41:30 GMT

WONCA is pleased to work in partnership with the World Health Organisation to assist in implementing the WHO recommended guidelines on family violence. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience, WONCA’s primary care experts from the Special Interest Group on Family Violence are available to provide a range of international consultancies.

Rural Round-up: the rise and rise of rural generalism

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Nick Schubert and Tarun Sen Gupta (Australia), write: Rural Generalist Medicine (RGM) has been a feature of medicine in countries with large rural and/or remote areas for some time [10, 11], despite variations in rural generalist titles, nature of training programs and models of care.

WONCA EMR Beirut workshops announced.

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:56:00 GMT

Attend an excellent line up of workshops and enhance your experience at WONCA EMR 2019. These workshops have been carefully chosen to cover topics such as Universal Health Care, Primary Health Care, Health Policies, Refugee Health Care, Mental Health, Smoking Cessation and other hot topics.

WONCA EMR Beirut Scientific Program Announced

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:18:28 GMT

The sixth regional WONCA East Mediterranean region conference will be held from March 21- 23, 2019 in the Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut Lebanon. It will be hosted by the Lebanese Society of Family Medicine. The three day congress will highlight the latest updates relating to the practice of family medicine via a range of methods. See more about the program here.

WONCA-WHO Memorandum of Understanding signed
WONCA与世界卫生组织签署了谅解备忘录

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:00:00 GMT

WONCA主席李国楝医生和世界卫生组织总干事谭德塞博士(Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus) 代表两个组织签署了谅解备忘录，反映了家庭医学在实现全民醫療覆盖目标方面所发挥的关键作用。这份谅解备忘录筑起了一道我们期待已久的桥梁，让WONCA各成员及成员组织与世卫组织作更紧密的合作。

WONCA – OMS: Memorándum de Entendimiento firmado

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT

El Presidente de la WONCA, Dondal Li, y el Director General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, el Doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus han firmado un memorándum de entendimiento (Memorandum of Understanding, MOU) en nombre de ambas organizaciones, reflejando el rol crucial que juega la Medicina de Familia a la hora de conseguir el objetivo de la Cobertura Universal de Salud.

Goodfellow Gems added this month

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:04:08 GMT

Gems added this month; Goodfellow Gems are chosen by the Goodfellow Unit director Dr Bruce Arroll to be either practice changing or practice maintaining. The information is educational and not clinical advice. ©The Goodfellow Unit (New Zealand). With permission, WONCA adds links to a number of these to our website.

WONCA-WHO Memorandum of Understanding signed

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 23:16:00 GMT

WONCA President, Donald Li, and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of WHO sign a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of both organisations, reflecting the crucial role played by family medicine in achieving the goal of Universal Health Coverage. The MOU offers all our members and Member Organisations an official entry point to build even closer collaboration with WHO colleagues globally.

From the CEO's desk: WONCA and WHO

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 22:06:00 GMT

This month I thought it would be timely to write on WONCA and its ever-closer relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO). The big news, of course, is the MOU which has just been signed between WONCA and WHO – featured elsewhere in this newsletter.

From the President: Lunar New Year message

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 20:46:00 GMT

WONCA is a big family: fellow members from different places of the world celebrate their New Year’s Day at different times. As a home-grown Chinese from Hong Kong, Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) is always my favourite festival.

Rural Round-up: Reformation of Rural PHC in Ukraine

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 07:48:00 GMT

A/Prof Victoria Tkachenko, from Kiev, in Ukraine, writes on the new wave of reformation in primary health in her country. The implementation of family medicine in Ukraine started in 1986-1987. Many positive interventions have been introduced since then, but the results have been insufficient.

Du président : Message pour le Nouvel An lunaire

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:22:31 GMT

WONCA est une grande famille: nos confrères et consœurs de différents endroits du monde fêtent le Jour de l’An à des dates différentes. En tant qu’autochtone de Hong Kong, mon festival préféré est celui de la nouvelle année lunaire (ou Nouvel An chinois).

From the President: Lunar New Year message
主席通讯 : 农历新年的信息

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:56:00 GMT

在WONCA这大家庭，来自世界各地的成员每年于不同的日子庆祝新年。像其他在香港土生土长的中国人，农历新年（中国新年）一直是我至爱的节日。元旦通常是在每年的一月底或二月初，那天我们都抛开繁琐的工作、业务及应酬，与家人好友共渡佳节。我们纷纷待在家享受一个接一个的聚会、品尝必备的传统美食。农历新年给我的印象总是渗满了萝卜禚的香气及姜汤糯米丸子的味道。

Del Presidente: Mensaje del Nuevo Año Lunar

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:53:00 GMT

La WONCA es una gran familia: miembros y amigos de todos los sitios del mundo celebran su Fin de Año en momentos muy distintos. Dado que yo he crecido dentro de la cultura china de Hong-Kong, para mi, el Año Nuevo Lunar (popularmente conocido como el Año Nuevo Chino) siempre ha sido mi festividad favorita.

Interview with Dr Peter Makara : Slovak Republic

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:30:00 GMT

Dr Peter Makara is Host Organizing Committee Chair for the WONCA Europe conference coming to the Slovak Republic in June 2019. He is President of the Slovak Society of General Practice. Here he is interviewed about the situation in his country.

WONCA EMR conference in Beirut in March

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:36:00 GMT

Why you should join us at WONCA APR in Kyoto (Japanese cuisine)

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:39:00 GMT

Prof Nobu Ban, HOC chair for WONCA Asia Pacific region conference coming to Kyoto in May, reviews several Japanese dishes which are ordinary, everyday, tasteful ones you should try when you come to Kyoto.

A Spanish doctor in Antarctica - Adrián Castellote

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:44:00 GMT

Adrián Castellote, from Spain, is not like any other family doctor, he is an adventurer, an explorer, and his resumé proves it. Here, semFYC, the Spanish organisation for Family Doctors interviews Adrián as he prepares for an expedition to Antarctica.

New Chair for SIG on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:40:00 GMT

Maria van den Muijsenbergh, Chair of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine, introduces the new chair Guus Busser.

WONCA Europe Conference - call for abstracts extended

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:48:00 GMT

Call for abstracts has been extended but still only few days left to submit and be part of the WONCA Europe 2019 Conference scientific programme. Don't miss this opportunity! Abstract Submission Deadline: February 7, 2019

Call for submissions : WONCA World Rural Health conference

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:19:00 GMT

With this conference, we hope to bring together providers, educators and researchers in the pursuit of improving health care for all rural populations across the globe. Expand your knowledge of rural health best practices and engage with clinicians, educators, and health researchers from around the world in the Land of Enchantment.

Air Health Train the Trainer applications

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:20:38 GMT

We announce our call for applications for the Air Health Train the Trainer Program. This program is run by WONCA through the Working Party on the Environment, which aims to increase awareness among family doctors and other primary healthcare practitioners in Lower and Middle Income countries about the health risks of exposure to air pollution,

Pratyush Kumar's 2019 Geriatric Health Calendar

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 09:56:48 GMT

Dr Pratyush Kumar, WONCA executive, member at large, and chair of WONCA Rural South Asia is happy to share with you all his Geriatric Health Calendar 2019. Pratyush has created other health calendars in previous years but this year’s focus is on geriatric issues.

Du président : Janvier 2019

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 07:56:29 GMT

La période de décembreest sans doute une période de vacances pour certains, mais pas pour WONCA! Nous avons été plus occupés que jamais. A la suite de la conférence d’Astana, nous avons continué notre relation avec l’OMS en vue de nos engagements auprès d’eux et du développement de nouvelles collaborations sur toute une gamme de questions.

From the President : January 2019
主席汇报 2019年1月

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 07:44:35 GMT

对不少人来说，12月及ｌ月总是洋溢着假日气氛的季节，但是WONCA却更为繁忙地推展着一浪接一浪的工作 !

Del presidente : Enero 2019

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 07:33:52 GMT

Es probable que el próximo periodo entre diciembre y enero sea una época de vacaciones para algunos o algunas, pero ¡no para la WONCA! Nosotros estamos más ocupados que nunca. Tras el Congreso de Astaná hemos continuado estrechando nuestra relación con la Organización Mundial de la Salud para seguir revisando nuestro compromiso con ellos y desarrollar mayores colaboraciones en toda una serie de problemáticas pendientes.

"Healing by Numbers" and "Virginity Testing" TEDx talks

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:14:00 GMT

Raquel Gomez Bravo shares with you two of the official videos of the TEDxUniversityOfLuxembourg that have been organised in the university with speakers, Prof Richard Roberts "Healing by Numbers", and Sara Rigon, "Virginity testing".

Young Doctors' Movement news -January 2019

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:44:00 GMT

WONCA's Young Doctors' representative on World Executive, Ana Nunes Barata (Portugal), is coordinating regular news from our seven region Young Doctors' Movements.

A healthy climate for change

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:07:00 GMT

Alice McGushin (UK) of the WONCA Working Party on the Environment writes on recent activities and events on climate change and health: the launch of the 2018 report for the “Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change” and COP24 - the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Katowice.

From the President January 2019

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 11:00:00 GMT

December might be holiday season for some but not for WONCA! We have been busier than ever. After the Astana conference, we have continued to liaise closely with WHO to review our engagement with them, and to develop further collaborations on a range of issues. There has been significant progress in terms of recognition of the importance of family medicine to achieve the goal of Universal Health Coverage.

From the CEO's desk: Season's greetings, 2019, and Oman visit

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:54:38 GMT

Greetings to all WONCA members from the WONCA Secretariat in Bangkok. We wish all members a very happy and successful 2019, and we hope to meet as many of you as possible at WONCA events throughout the year.

WONCA Europe 2019- early bird registration & abstracts close soon

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:23:00 GMT

Seasons greetings from the 24th WONCA Europe Conference that will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 26 - 29, 2019. Please note that early bird registration is closing January 6 and abstract submission in early January.

Why you should join us at WONCA APR in Kyoto (continued)

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:13:19 GMT

Prof Nobu Ban writes: The venue of the WONCA Asia Pacific region conference in 2019 is Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto is most well known in Japanese history as being the former Imperial capital of Japan, for more than one thousand years, as well as a major part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. Kyoto attracts many people due to its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Rural Round-up: A PHC model in rural Sri Lanka

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 06:20:00 GMT

Dr Gobith Ratnasingam, a young family doctor and council member of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice presents a report of a model for primary care which is being implemented in a rural part of Sri Lanka called “Community-Oriented Primary Care”.

WONCA Europe 2019- Dr Jana Bendová answers questions

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:06:00 GMT

Dr Jana Bendová, member of the Scientific Committee for the coming WONCA Europe conference in Bratislava, answers questions about general practice in the Slovak Republic. She is a GP and chief expert for general medicine at the Ministry of Health.

Mental Health Matters : 2018 wrap up

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:04:00 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick, Chair of WONCA Working Party on Mental Health writes: it has been an eventful and highly productive year for our working party. Congratulations to three members of our working party who have achieved important awards: Sonia Roache-Barker (Trinidad & Tobago), Gabby Ivbijaro (UK), Shimnaz Nazeer (Qatar)

Des de mi punto de vista – Donald Li, Presidente de WONCA

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:00:24 GMT

Durante mi inauguración como Presidente prometí, entre otras cosas, continuar defendiendo la Medicina de Familia como un elemento esencial para conseguir la Cobertura Universal de Salud y un sistema sanitario coste-efectivo fuerte. La Declaración de Astana dejó muy claro que todavía queda mucho trabajo por hacer.

WHO NCD Knowledge Action Portal launched

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:16:39 GMT

It is with great pleasure that the WHO GCM/NCD Secretariat has announced that the Knowledge Action Portal has officially launched. This is a community driven platform for NCD information, interaction and inspiration.

SIG on Family Violence in Seoul

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 11:59:19 GMT

WONCA SIG on Family Violence co-conveners Kelsey Hegarty and Hagit Hagit Dascal-Weichhendler report on activities of the group held recently at the WONCA world conference in Seoul.

WONCA Europe Conference- latest news about Bratislava

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:15:57 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to the 24th WONCA Europe Conference that will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 26 - 29, 2019. Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10, 2019. early bird registration ends December 31, 2018.

General Meeting of the WHO Global Coordination Mechanism on the Prevention and Control of NCDs

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:41:58 GMT

Domingo Orozco-Beltrán, WONCA Special Interest Group on NCDs convener, reports on the General Meeting of the WHO Global Coordination Mechanism on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (GCM/NCD) held in Geneva, 5-6 November 2018.

WONCA Awards 2018

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 12:37:00 GMT

Presented in Korea were the WONCA Global awards - Honorary Life Membership, WONCA Fellowship, WONCA five star doctor and the Taiwan Family Medicine research award.

From the CEO’s desk: reporting on World Council

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:27:33 GMT

Garth Manning reports on the WONCA World Council meeting held In Korea in association with our recent World conference : With a meeting of the WONCA Executive, a WONCA Council and then a brilliant WONCA conference in Seoul It has been an incredibly busy time. He reports on election results, statements approved, other highlights and various presentations.

WP Environment at WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health.

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:04:07 GMT

Alan Abelsohn, past chair of WONCA Working Party on the Environment (WPEnv) reports: Alice McGushin (Vice Chair WPEnv) and I attended the first WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, in Geneva, on 30 October-1 November 2018.

Jane Namatovu: plans for the 2019 Africa Regional Conference

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:29:19 GMT

Dr Jane Frances Namatovu, conference convener reports: Plans are well underway for the 2019 WONCA Africa Regional Conference coming to Uganda in June. Our website is regularly being upgraded for more information and contact us by email at woncauganda2019@gmail.com if you are challenged.

Free access article for November in 'Education for Primary Care'

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:07:19 GMT

Prof Val Wass OBE, Chair WONCA Working Party on Education, on this month's free access article and her own editorial.

Asia Pacific Region report after Seoul

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:29:13 GMT

A brief report from Asia Pacific region president, Prof Meng-Chih Lee, (Taiwan) listing the new region executive an goals for the coming biennium.

In my view... Donald Li
我思我想… 李国栋医生

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:55:32 GMT

在接任主席一职时，我向各位承诺了一系列的工作 : 包括继续倡议家庭医学作为实现全民健康覆盖及建设稳固有效卫生系统的动力。但要使基层医疗为人所知及得到认同，进而成为各国卫生系统的支柱，前路漫长，我们仍须努力。

In my view ... Donald Li

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:22:12 GMT

At my inauguration as President I promised, among other things, to continue to advocate for family medicine as essential to achieving Universal Health Coverage and strong cost-effective health systems. The Astana Declaration made it clear that there is still much to be done for professionally qualified primary care teams to be recognised and acknowledged as the backbone of the primary care delivery system in every country.

Statement On Older People’s Care, launched in Korea

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:24:58 GMT

“Family Doctors are core to the delivery of quality care for older people”: Populations worldwide are ageing, and family doctors must be available and able to play a major role in care in their communities for people as they age. The family doctor should be the primary medical care provider for older people covering the full spectrum of older people’s care from health to end stage frailty, including for those in long term care facilities.

Why you should join us at WONCA APR in Kyoto, Japan, in 2019

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:14:57 GMT

Prof Nobutaro Ban provides more information about the WONCA Asia Pacific region conference coming to Kyoto in May 2019. This includes topics for presentations and discussion. Registration is open as are calls for abstracts for workshops presentations etc.

WONCA Africa comes to Uganda in June 2019

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:54:00 GMT

Read the 2019 WONCA Africa region conference welcome message from new WONCA Africa president Shabir Moosa and find out all conference details. Early Bird registration closes December 31 as does abstract submission.

Three PHC books launched

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:35:42 GMT

Three books written by WONCA leaders have been launched in the past month: Family Practice in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Universal Health Coverage and Quality Primary Care; How To Do Primary Care Research: and Primary Health Care around the World: Recommendations for International Policy and Development.

WONCA reaction to Astana Declaration
世界家庭医生组织 (WONCA) 欢迎《阿斯塔纳宣言》为基层医疗发展作出重要承诺

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:58:00 GMT

WONCA参予了在哈萨克斯坦阿斯塔纳举行的「全球基层医疗会议」，現任主席、前任主席、候任主席、青年医生运动代表及两位独立常务委员均有出席。我们已检视了《阿斯塔纳宣言》的最终版本。

WONCA reaction to Astana Declaration

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 04:14:51 GMT

WONCA was represented at the "Global Conference on Primary Health Care", in Astana, Kazakhstan by the President, Immediate Past President, President- Elect, Young Doctor Movement representative, and two Executive Members-at-large. WONCA notes that the Declaration no longer includes the specific mentioning of family doctors or any other members of the primary healthcare teams. The prior public draft did include different disciplines needed in the Primary Health Care (PHC) team, but these have all been removed in the final version signed by Member States. Wehad hoped and strongly advocated for Family Medicine to be specifically included in the declaration.

Our new President - Dr Donald Li

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Dr Donald Li, a Hong Kong-Chinese family doctor, has taken over the reins as President of WONCA. In addition to his work as a busy family doctor, Dr Li is involved in national and international policy making; he was the first family doctor elected as the President of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine between 2012 – 2016.

New Executive, Committees and chairs of WPs & SIGs 2018-2020

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:55:00 GMT

Our recent world Council meeting sees changes in the membership and leadership of many WONCA committees. Below you will find members lists for the new Executive (pictured above) and the Statutory Committees, as well as the Chairs of Working Parties (WPs) and conveners of Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

WONCA launches the Seoul Declaration
世界家庭医生组织发布了《首尔宣言》

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:51:00 GMT

世界家庭医生组织 (WONCA) 於2018年10月18月在首尔举行的全球会议中,發布了以强化基层医疗為題的《首尔宣言》。

WONCA launches the Seoul Declaration

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:16:40 GMT

On October 18, 2018 The Seoul Declaration of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) on Primary Health Care Strengthening was launched at the WONCA world conference in Seoul, South Korea... "Strong Primary Health Care (PHC) has been recognized as the essential cornerstone to achieve health equity. We fully endorse the inclusion of Family Doctors in the Astana Declaration and we hope that this Declaration leads to lasting benefits for the peoples of the world"

Spanish Conference on Patient Safety in Primary Care

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 10:32:50 GMT

On June 22 2018, we held the conference on Patient Safety in Primary Care. For the eleventh consecutive year, primary care professionals met in the Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid to analyse, discuss and produce proposals for improvement regarding the equity and sustainability of the health system, as a first step to guarantee a safer healthcare.

From the CEO's desk: Korea activities and logistics

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 11:43:00 GMT

We’re publishing the timetable for Korea to try to ensure that everyone has a clear idea of the schedule for the various meetings around the time of the World Council. Just prior to Council our Regional Councils meet, whist between Council and conference most of our Working Parties and Special Interest Groups meet,

WONCA Seoul Social Programme

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:56:36 GMT

The Academic programme is looking great and stimulating but what is the Social Programme at WONCA Seoul?

Workshops of our WONCA Groups
- WPs, SIGs, YDM - at WONCA Seoul

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT

This is a list of many of the workshops and presentations of the WONCA Working Parties and Special Interest Groups that are taking place during the WONCA World conference coming soon to Seoul, Korea.

From the President : the final column

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:14:11 GMT

This will be my last news as President, which feels very strange! I would like to thank all our members for their support for family medicine, and for WONCA. Soon we shall host our World Council and World conference in Seoul in South Korea, where we shall have much business to discuss.

Fragmentos de política – Haciendo que la acción global sea efectiva

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:58:40 GMT

Así que estamos esperando con mucha ilusión, tanto nuestro encuentro en Seúl como el de Astana. Nosotros también debemos hacer nuestra propia Declaración WONCA en Seúl, y llevar a cabo los compromisos que alcancemos en nuestro próximo bienio, y con la vista puesta en Astana.

De la presidenta – la última columna

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:55:49 GMT

Esta será mi última columna como Presidenta, ¡lo que me hace sentir muy extraña! Me gustaría dar las gracias a todos los miembros de la WONCA por su apoyo a la Medicina de Familia, y por su trabajo en la WONCA.

De la présidente : la dernière lettre

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:51:34 GMT

Ceci sera ma dernière lettre en tant que présidente, sentiment étrange. Je voudrais remercier tous nos membres pour leur soutien de la médecine familiale et de WONCA.

Balearic Meeting of European Residents and Young GPs in Palma de Mallorca

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:40:00 GMT

On September 14-15, 2018, more than one hundred European Residents and Young GPs met at the College of Doctors of the Balearic Islands (COMIB) in Palma de Mallorca, to take part in the VI Balearic Meeting of European Residents and Young GPs.

Rural Round Up: Taking the Rural Alma Ata forward in Seoul

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 03:12:00 GMT

John Wynn-Jones writes : Our 15th World Rural Health Conference last April in Delhi seems such a long way now as we find ourselves preparing for another WONCA Conference, the 22nd WONCA World Conference which will be held in Seoul from October 17 to 21. Included are a list of rural themed presentations and workshops in Seoul.

Young Doctors develop "Statement on Exchanges"

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:28:22 GMT

The Young Doctors' Movement has developed a WONCA statement on the value of exchanges in Family Medicine which has been endorsed by WONCA Executive.

Policy Bite : Making global action effective

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:05:00 GMT

So we look forward, both to Seoul and to Astana. We shall make our own WONCA Declaration at Seoul, and carry this forward into the next biennium, and onwards to Astana. We hope all members will feel part of this effort, and share their views and actions to our common goal – “to improve the quality of life of the peoples of the world … by fostering high standards of care in general practice/family medicine”.

WP on Education update and Seoul preconference

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:38:26 GMT

Prof Val Wass updates us on the activities of the Working Party on Education including the challenges for the group, the preconference in Seoul and the latest open access article of interest from "Education for Primary Care"

WONCA Europe Conference June 26 - 29, 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:16:43 GMT

The WONCA Europe conference is coming to Bratislava, Slovakia in 2019. Call for abstracts and registration are both open. Find out more about the lovely city of Bratislava!

SIG on Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine annual report

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:08:04 GMT

Rich Withnall report on the past years' activities for te eSIG on Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine and sets out aims for the coming two years.

World Mental Health day 10th October - Young people and Mental Health in a changing world

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 05:49:41 GMT

The World Federation for Mental Health is focusing the 2018 WMHDAY campaign on Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World. Please join us with your activities on World Mental health Day

WONCA Kyoto 2019 - important dates

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:39:00 GMT

This is the second announcement in WONCA News about the WONCA Asia Pacific region conference coming in 2019 to Kyoto, Japan. The conference will be held from May 15-18, 2019 and this item lists important dates for registration and abstracts.

Announcement: Young Doctors’ Movement’s Global Fund

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

WONCA’s Young Doctors Movements (YDMs) are proud to announce the establishment of the Young Doctors’ Movements Global Fund - a platform to collect donations that are going to be used for different activities of Young Doctors’ Movements from all over the globe.

Rural Round Up: WP on Rural Practice annual report

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 05:04:10 GMT

This has been another busy year for the WONCA Working Party on Rural practice. John Wynn-Jones reports on conferences including the 15th WONCA World rural health conference held in India; as well as policies and statements, the rural seeds movement, special initiatives, networking and communication as well as future thinking.

From the President: New Zealand, Singapore and Quality

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 04:41:00 GMT

In early August I returned from a very enjoyable trip to the Royal New Zealand College of GPs (RNZCGP) who invited me to their annual conference and on the way home I also visited our colleagues in Singapore. This is the third time I have been to New Zealand, and the second time to the RNZCGP. I was struck by the major developments in ‘upscaling’ of general practice there over the last five years.

De la présidente : Nouvelle Zélande et Singapour

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 04:26:24 GMT

Je suis rentrée début août d’un agréable voyage au Royal New Zealand College of GPs (RNZCGP) où j’avais été invitée à la conférence annuelle et, en chemin, j’ai également rendu visite à nos collègues de Singapour.

De la presidenta – Nueva Zelanda y Singapur.

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 04:12:05 GMT

A principios de agosto volví de un viaje que disfruté mucho durante el cual pude visitar el Real Colegio de Médicos de Familia de Nueva Zelanda (Royal New Zealand College of GPs, RNZCGP), tras aceptar su invitación para asistir al Congreso anual y, de vuelta a casa, también pasé a visitar a nuestros colegas en Singapur.

From the CEO's desk; WONCA membership explained

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 09:56:00 GMT

A couple of years ago I wrote on WONCA membership, and thought that I would return to this, to update members on which organizations have been admitted to WONCA membership in this biennium. WONCA now boasts over 130 Member Organizations in around 150 countries and territories and represents some 600,000 family doctors globally.

SIG on Quaternary Prevention & Overmedicalization annual report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:59:02 GMT

Miguel Pizzanelli, (Uruguay), convenor, SIG on Quaternary Prevention & Overmedicalization (QP&O), writes on th epast year's activites and notes the group is preparing a working meeting of the group in the WONCA World Conference in Seoul.

SIG on Health Equity annual report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:28:02 GMT

Dr William Wong, convenor for the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Health Equity reports: oOver the last year, the group has been devoted to its core agenda of promoting Health Equity in primary care.

SIG on Family Violence annual report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:16:19 GMT

Hagit Dascal-Weichhendler (Israel) and Kelsey Hegarty (Australia) co-convenors of the SIG on Family Violence report on activities for 2017-18 and look to the future - at the international level we are exploring the idea of offering consultancies to regional areas, to help strengthen knowledge, education and training.

SIG on Migrant Care, Int Health & Travel Medicine annual report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:05:27 GMT

Prof Maria van den Muijsenbergh, convenor, SIG on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine writes: the SIG has steadily grown over the years and now consists of a group of members from 18 different nations in Australia, South- Africa, USA, South-America, Middle-East and Europe.

SIG on Emergency Medicine annual report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 07:12:27 GMT

Victor Ng, SIG convenor writes: Below are a few examples of the great work of our WONCA SIG EM members in various WONCA regions. While this is far from an exhaustive list, it shows the commitment of our members to promote acute and emergency medicine to the rest of our family medicine colleagues. We appreciate and are thankful for their service to our discipline.

SIG on Ageing and Health Annual Report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 06:22:05 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Ageing and Health has been reconvened in this 12 months. New convenor, Prof Dimity Pond (Australia) reports: The group has been busy producing a consensus statement about the importance of strengthening family medicine in the face of the increasing numbers of elderly people throughout the countries of the world.

Fragmentos de política – Septiembre 2018

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 06:05:59 GMT

Trabajando a escala - como médicos y médicas de familia necesitamos pensar tanto a nivel pequeño como a nivel más grande – y no siempre debemos sentir que debemos avanzar nosotros solos. Algunos de los modelos en asistencia moderna ofrecen un apoyo efectivo y una mayor capacitación, mientras mantenemos como prioridad la cara humana de la Medicina de Familia.

WP on Indigenous & Minority Groups Health Issues annual report

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 05:27:00 GMT

Dr Tane A Taylor, Chair, WP on Indigenous & Minority Groups Health Issues (WWPI&MGHI) chair reports: The activities outlined in this plan have been bubbling along, but can and should be enhanced.

Working Party on eHealth Annual Report

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:35:00 GMT

Ilkka Kunnamo (Finland), chair of the Working Party on eHealth reports: Time has come for me to retire from the position as convenor of the Working Party and thank all colleagues who have been involved in its activities.

International Classification committee (WICC) annual report

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:18:00 GMT

The annual WONCA International Classification Committee (WICC) meeting in 2017 was held from 26 August to 1.September in Lyon/France. The main topics were the international ICPC-3 Consortium founded for the development of a new version of the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC-3) under the lead of Kees van Boven at the University of Nijmegen/Netherlands and its relationship to WICC. Furthermore the WICC directly worked on the content of the future ICPC-3. Another important topic was the development of a primary care version (linearization) of ICD-11 in collaboration with WHO.

WONCA South Asia, in Lahore, in 2019

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:42:00 GMT

The WONCA South Asia region conference will be held from November 22-24, 2019, in Lahore, Karachi, Pakistan. The theme is "Primary Care- complete health care". The conference is hosted by the Pakistan Society of Family Physicians.

WONCA in Kyoto, Japan, in 2019

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:39:30 GMT

This is the first announcement in WONCA News about the WONCA Asia Pacific region conference coming in 2019 to Kyoto, Japan. The conference will be held from May 15-18, 2019

SIG on Workers' Health annual report

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:26:18 GMT

We continue to recruit and welcome new members from all WONCA regions who wish to work together to strengthen the discipline of Family Medicine with a special interest on Workers Health. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Alma Declaration, Family Doctors must emphasize our passion for Primary Care,

SIG Point of Care Testing annual report

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:11:10 GMT

As of 24 April 2018, there are 113 members in the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Global Point-of- Care Testing (POCT), comprising 11 Executive Members and 102 General Members; these members represent 44 different countries and all seven WONCA regions.

From the President: August 2018

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:07:00 GMT

We all need to thank each other this month – which is the start of a new financial and academic year for some, a well-earned holiday period for others, and a really really busy time for the WONCA leadership and Secretariat as we run towards the Seoul conference and the WHO meeting in Astana.

De la presidenta – Agosto 2018

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:05:00 GMT

Todos y todas debemos darnos las gracias mutuamente este mes de agosto, el mes en el que comienza un nuevo año fiscal y, para algunos y algunas, un nuevo año académico. Agosto también es el inicio de un periodo de vacaciones muy merecidas para otros colegas, y un verdadero (muy verdadero) comienzo de periodo ajetreado por parte de los directivos de WONCA y su secretariado mientras nos acercamos al Congreso de Seúl y al encuentro de la Organización Mundial de la Salud en Astana.

From the CEO's desk there is no UHC without PHC

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:58:00 GMT

What a busy few weeks!! Since last I wrote I’ve been in Geneva, for World Health Assembly, then on to Krakow for the WONCA Europe conference and then to Warsaw for a meeting of the WONCA Executive. After that it was off to Toronto, to undertake a Program Accreditation visit at University of Toronto, before heading away for some much-needed leave time.

Ana Nunes Barata reflects on two years’ YDM strengthening

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 05:13:01 GMT

For the past two years I have held the position as WONCA Young Doctors’ representative on WONCA World Executive, an opportunity that has proven to be a very inspiring, fulfilling and rewarding experience. Thanks to the possibility of enabling WONCA World Executive working closely with the seven Young Doctors’ Movements (YDMs), we managed to develop new projects and to strengthen the YDMs foundations for future activities in the organisation.

WONCA Seoul plenary speakers

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:44:04 GMT

Find out who the plenary speakers are for WONCA Seoul...

Policy bite: Making a global declaration

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:18:14 GMT

I hope all WONCA members reading this will know that in July there was a very short period when the final draft of the “Astana Declaration on Primary Health Care: From Alma-Ata towards Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals” allowed people to comment on this version. in this policy bite the president and Vivi Martinez-Bianchi consider making a global declaration – how to influence and advocate?

Meeting with WHO EMRO Regional Director

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:34:12 GMT

WHO EMRO Regional Director, His Excellency Dr Ahmad Almandari visited Jordan recently. During his short stay, a WONCA East Mediterranean region (EMR) delegation comprised of Dr Mohammed Tarawneh, WONCA EMR president; Dr Mohamed Rasoul Tarawneh, Jordanian Society of Family Medicine president; and Dr Oraib Alsmadi, WONCA EMR treasurer; (all from Jordan) were able to arrange a meeting

New Center for Professionalism & Value in Health Care in Washington, DC

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:09:08 GMT

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and the ABFM Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of the Center for Professionalism and Value in Health Care based in Washington, D.C. The Center will be led by Robert Phillips, MD MSPH, who has been named as its founding Executive Director.

Young Doctors' Movement news - August 2018

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 03:04:55 GMT

News from WONCA's Young Doctors’ Movements (YDMs) - in this issue Africa, North America, Europe, South Asia, Latin America report on their recent activities.

SIG Family Violence workshop report.

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:29:05 GMT

During the 23rd WONCA Europe Conference held in Krakow in May 2018, the VdGM Family Violence Group presented a workshop in collaboration with the WONCA SIG on Family Violence, focusing on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and its impact on exposed children.

Interview with Jacqueline Ponzo

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:13:28 GMT

Dr Jacqueline Ponzo, president-elect of WONCA Iberoamericana- CIMF Region was recently interviewed in Barcelona while attending the semFYC (Spanish Society of Family Medicine) #BCNsemFYC Conference. This is a short version of the interview.

Rural roundup: building research capacity in rural settings

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:06:14 GMT

Prof Christos Lionis (Greece) writes: Rural primary health care research promotes excellence in clinical practice and has been shown to improve staff recruitment and retention. While progress has been made recently to support research excellence in rural health care in Australia, Canada, the USA and some European countries, research in rural primary health care settings has received insufficient attention worldwide.

Louis Ferrant - Europe 5 Star Doctor

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:51:47 GMT

Prof Louis Ferrant, of Belgium, is WONCA Europe’s 5 Star Doctor for 2018. We congratulate Louis on this achievement. ouis’ nomination demonstrates that meets the criteria for a 5 Star Doctor (care provider, communicator, community leader, decision maker, team member) as follows..

Family Doctor and Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:17:02 GMT

Prof Christopher Dowrick, chair of Working Party for Mental Health tells us about the latest resource produced by a task group of the Working Party or use by family doctors : "Addressing the needs of patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)"

WONCA Europe: Future Plan

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:35:00 GMT

Driven by the Future Plan for WONCA Europe 2016-2019 (our strategic document for the triennium with the three main goals to build identity, increase visibility and exert influence), the activities of our organisation were reviewed by the WONCA Europe Council in Krakow.

Working Party on Women & Family Medicine annual report

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:07:46 GMT

Kate Anteyi, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Women & Family Medicine (WWPWFM) reports on activities July 2017 – June 2018. The WWPWFM goals for the 2016-2018 biennial is to have a sustained impact in WONCA regions through expansion, networks and linkages, and address women’s health at primary care through family medicine perspective.

Working Party on Research annual report

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:57:27 GMT

Prof Felicity Goodyear-Smith Chair reports on 2017-18 activities. Research WONCA has been very active in the past year, the membership has grown and communication is maintained via a Google discussion group, with 68 members of the Research Assembly.

Working Party on Quality and Safety annual report

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:49:31 GMT

An outline of the past years' activities of the Working Party on Quality and Safety.

From the President: July 2018

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:54:00 GMT

The governance of a global network organization like WONCA is a huge and unusual challenge. Our Council meets only once every two years - many members are new, and attend Council only once in their careers. Indeed the President only chairs WONCA Council once in their tenure! Executive will account there for the financial situation, and make proposals based on predictions for what is needed to help WONCA survive and thrive.

From the Editor’s desk: Krakow and Korea conferences

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:51:45 GMT

For our CEO, Garth Manning, it has been an especially busy period of late, with the World Health Assembly closely followed by the WONCA Europe conference, in Krakow, which was then followed immediately by the WONCA Executive meeting in Warsaw. Meanwhile, having also been at the WONCA Europe conference, I reflect on the great enjoyment of attending WONCA Conferences.

De la Presidenta: Julio 2018

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:44:15 GMT

Estas últimas semanas, la WONCA ha estado bastante tranquila en términos de encuentros, mientras se va acercando el Congreso Mundial de Seúl, el próximo mes de octubre.

De la Presidenta: 40 años de Alma Ata – nuestra oportunidad es ahora

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:41:47 GMT

En la Organización Mundial de la Salud, experimentamos un nuevo nivel de acceso de WONCA, con la invitación que se hizo a la Presidencia de WONCA Mundial para que nos uniéramos al Grupo Asesor Internacional que está coordinando las actividades del 40 Aniversario de Alma Ata, y algunos de nuestros colegas académicos tuvieron la oportunidad de involucrarse en el desarrollo de documentos técnicos para el programa de trabajo AA40 (Alma Ata 40)

Fragmentos de política: Organizaciones miembro – construyendo y valorando su papel

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:34:45 GMT

Estos es lo que es necesario hacer en todos los servicios sanitarios – crear una fuerte voz profesional que sea creíble para los médicos de familia y que sea escuchada por parte de los gobiernos, políticos y otros profesionales sanitarios – y esto es valorado y apoyado por los impactos que tenemos en nuestros pacientes, salud y vidas.

Towards highly trained specialists in General Practice/Family Medicine

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:41:20 GMT

WONCA Europe and its teaching organization EURACT have produced several important documents on a common definition and description of the GP/FM specialty. These documents support the recognition of GP/FM and improvement in the quality of specialty training schemes in addition they promote international collaborations.

SIG Quaternary Prevention & Overmedicalization - More is not always better

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:33:51 GMT

A report on the First national Course on Quaternary Prevention (P4). Sponsored by the WONCA SIG on Quaternary Prevention and Overmedicalization, it was held in the city of Lima.

Distinguished Research Making Family Medicine Shine Award deadline 29 June

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:27:24 GMT

The submission deadline of the 1st Distinguished Research Making Family Medicine Shine Award has been extended. The aim of this award is to recognize the distinguished research conducted by WONCA colleagues which has been published in high-impact journals in the field of medicine or health sciences and to honor and award them at WONCA 2018 Seoul.

Rural Round up: oral health awareness in rural India

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:14:52 GMT

Dr Sumit Dubey is a dentist from New Delhi, India. He specialises in Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology. He wishes to bring about oral health awareness to the most remote parts of India

Mental Health Matters: year in review

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:43:26 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick, Chair WONCA Working Party on Mental Health reports on the 2016-18 Activity Plan. Our three objectives for 2016-2018 are to improve internal structures; to offer mental health guidance for WONCA members; and to provide global leadership on primary mental health care.

WONCA Europe Position Paper on Overdiagnosis

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:22:55 GMT

WONCA Europe under the leadership of Prof Johann Sigurdsson (from Iceland and Norway) have developed and endorsed a "Position Paper on Overdiagnosis and Actions to be Taken".

WONCA Europe Council outcomes

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:09:18 GMT

Dr Anna Stavdal, WONCA Europe president reports on recent WONCA Europe Council endorsements:- two equity statements, the Overdiagnosis /Overtreatment position paper, and papers on Training Requirements for GP/FM, as well as Quality in family medicine.

Latest from Education for Primary Care

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:01:24 GMT

Latest open access journal article from Education for Primary Care.

Working Party on the Environment Annual Report

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:34:32 GMT

Enrique Barros, chair of the WONCA Environment provides a report on the working party activities of the past year.

Working Party on Education Annual Report

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:28:18 GMT

Val Wass OBE, Chair, WONCA Working Party on Education provides a report on the working party activities over the past year including considering outcomes achieved and plans for the future.

Policy bite: Member organisations – building and valuing their role

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:18:00 GMT

What is needed in all health services – a strong and credible professional voice for family doctors, that is heard by governments, funders, and other health professionals – and that is valued and supported by the impacts we have on our patients’ health and lives.

President's letter to Member Organizations June 7, 2018

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 15:36:24 GMT

The WONCA President has written to Member Organizations encouraging them to take up a major opportunity in the next four months to influence the World Health Organization’s strategy for strengthening primary health care over the next 10 years. It is the fortieth Anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration, and a new Declaration is expected in October. Family medicine needs to be part of that new Declaration.

WHO appoint Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 09:16:00 GMT

Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari was appointed as WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean by WHO’s Executive Board at its 143rd session and assumed office on 1 June 2018.

World Family Doctor day - 2018 feature

Thu, 31 May 2018 21:30:25 GMT

This year – 2018 – we chose as the key theme “Family doctors – leading the way to better health”. The WONCA Editor reports: Some activities have been submitted to the WONCA editor but of course this is just a small sample of the enormous worldwide activity on this day. Many items were also posted on Facebook and twitter.

Resources added in May

Wed, 30 May 2018 14:53:21 GMT

Some extra PEARLS have been sourced for this month. Practical Evidence About Real Life Situations - are brief (minimalistic summaries) of Cochrane Primary care systematic reviews with the answer in the title (so you only read the ones you like). And there are a few new Goodfellow GEMS as well.

Rural Round Up: Delhi WONCA Rural conference report

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:13:00 GMT

Many have just returned from an extremely successful WONCA World Rural Health conference in Delhi. Dr Pratyush Kumar, chair of the Host Organising committee and Dr Raman Kumar President of the Academy of Family Physicians of India report on the many aspects of this wonderful event.

From the President: Alma Ata 40 – our chance is now

Mon, 28 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

May was a very busy month – starting with a very enjoyable and informative trip to visit our members in the Caribbean College of Family Physicians; then the World Health Assembly in Geneva; followed by the WONCA Europe conference in Krakow; and then our WONCA World Executive in Warsaw! We celebrated World Family Doctor Day on 19 May – which gives another important opportunity to recognise your hard work and achievements!

Arrangements for meetings in Seoul

Sun, 27 May 2018 15:19:00 GMT

WONCA CEO Garth Manning outlines arrangements for all WONCA Meetings associated with (mostly preceding) the coming World conference in Seoul,South Korea. These include meetings of Working Parties and Special Interest Groups, Young Doctors and the WOCNA World Council. Venues are confirmed and vary so please take a close look.

Update: Family Medicine in Malawi

Fri, 25 May 2018 12:57:00 GMT

The Department of Family Medicine, at the University of Malawi College of Medicine was founded in 2011. A founding Faculty member for the department, Dr Luckson Dullie, was profiled on the WONCA website in 2013. John Parks MD is head of the Department of Family Medicine at University of Malawi College of Medicine in Malawi. Here he writes an update on Family Medicine in Malawi.

WONCA Seoul abstracts close on May 31st

Wed, 23 May 2018 17:19:54 GMT

Young Sik Kim writes: I am glad to announce that many colleagues have submitted their ideas, and we now have received over 1,200 abstracts. With only one week remaining until the submission deadline, I encourage you to submit your abstracts today and share your recent achievements. Don’t be late and miss out!

From the CEO’s Desk: WONCA Standards and Accreditation

Sat, 05 May 2018 12:39:00 GMT

As a further addition to WONCA Standards, and to enhance quality standards and improvement in family medicine practice, the Secretariat developed a series of Global Standards for Practice Accreditation, in 2017. These standards look at four key areas of practice: practitioners, patients, provider activity, premises

Let’s celebrate World Family Doctor Day
Fêtons la Journée mondiale des médecins de famille

Fri, 04 May 2018 01:03:50 GMT

Guillaume Charbonneau, MD, President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada writes a message to his colleagues in Canada - Let’s celebrate World Family Doctor Day / Fêtons la Journée mondiale des médecins de famille

From the President – May 2018

Thu, 03 May 2018 04:09:00 GMT

I am writing this from an intense energetic conference in Nigeria, hosted by one of our member organisations - the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN). This is my first visit to West Africa during my Presidency, having managed countries in North, South and East Africa already. The other equally intense and impressive overseas experience was the IberoAmericana Cumbre and conference in Colombia.

De la presidenta – Mayo 2018

Tue, 01 May 2018 11:46:20 GMT

Estoy escribiendo este artículo desde un intenso y enérgico Congreso en Nigeria, organizado por parte de una de nuestras organizaciones miembro – la Asociación de Médicos Generalistas Públicos y Privados de Nigeria. Esta es la primera vez que visito el oeste de África.

Fragmentos de política – mayo 2018

Tue, 01 May 2018 11:34:42 GMT

Cuando asistí al Congreso Iberoamericano de la WONCA en Colombia en marzo, también presencié una idea muy novedosa: Diferentes países de la región están colaborando en programas de trabajo y explicando su actividad en el Congreso regional.

Gems and PEARLS loaded this month

Tue, 01 May 2018 02:43:00 GMT

Goodfellow Gems are chosen by the Goodfellow director Dr Bruce Arroll to be either practice changing or practice maintaining. The information is educational and not clinical advice. ©The Goodfellow Unit. PEARLS -Practical Evidence About Real Life Situations are brief (minimalistic summaries) of Cochrane Primary care systematic reviews with the answer in the title

Rural Round-up: Primary Care on Skye – Quintessential Healthcare

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 03:02:00 GMT

This month we reproduce a blog entry from RuralGP.com written by Dr Steve McCabe who works at the Portree Medical Practice on the Isle of Skye and giving his perspective on rural healthcare… "I work as part of a group practice in Portree, the largest settlement on Scotland’s second largest island, Skye. Skye is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world."

The Spice Route Sri Lanka CPD programme

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:29:24 GMT

A CPD programme was organized by the Spice Route Movement (Movement for Young Doctors) of Sri Lanka on February 17, 2018. The evening was attended by a large gathering of enthusiastic general practitioners, both young and young at heart, who were intrigued by the topics.

De la présidente : Mai 2018

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:23:12 GMT

J’écris depuis la conférence du Nigeria, conférence intense et énergique présentée par l’une de nos organisations membres - Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN). Ceci est ma première visite en Afrique occidentale au cours de mon mandat.

Movie: "Planetary Health? What is this?"

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:23:22 GMT

The young doctors and medical students of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice 'Rural Seeds" have worked together with young members of the Working Party on the Environment to make an innovative movie "Planetary Health? What is this?"

Policy bite: Ways of working together – an example from Iberoamerica

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:25:00 GMT

When I attended the WONCA Iberoamerica region conference in Colombia in March, I also saw a new idea – different countries in the region all working together on programmes of work, and reporting their work in to the regional conference. This was used to inform delegates, but also to help the leaders in the Executive and the national country leaders in making their policies – useful for discussing issues with stakeholders.

Jordan Minister of Health meeting with WONCA EMR delegation

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:45:13 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean Region (EMR) has planned to meet different ministers of health in our region in order to promote and seek more support to the family medicine specialty. As the first step, delegates from WONCA EMR had a fruitful meeting with His Excellency Prof Mahmoud Al-Sheyyab, the Jordanian Minister of Health

North America 5 Star Doctor award presented

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:41:12 GMT

James and Leslie Rourke are the recipients of the WONCA North America Region 5 Star Doctor Award 2017 and Dr Wilson took the opportunity of visiting their province of Newfoundland, to present the award. A joint nomination for the WONCA North America 5-Star Doctor may be unconventional.

Dr Larry Green delivers the Ian McWhinney Lecture

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:19:10 GMT

The 2017 Ian McWhinney lecture by Dr Larry A. Green from the University of Colorado focused on personal doctoring. It explored whether or not people will have a personal physician anymore. The lecture has been published by Canadian Family Physician and translated into Spanish by Julio Ceitlin.

World Family Doctor Day -
May 19

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:10:02 GMT

World Family Doctor Day comes again on May 19 - celebrate our special day this year. We have chosen as the key theme “Family doctors – leading the way to better health”. Access resources, see Taiwan's 2018 poster and a message from Canada.

Family Medicine in Tajikistan

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:19:15 GMT

WONCA has had an application for membership from the Association of Family Medicine of Tajikistan. Dr Greta Ross tells us more about the situation in Tajikistan. In 2017, Greta joined the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation’s Medical Education Reform project (MEP) in Tajikistan.

Mental Health Matters: April 2018

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:43:02 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health (WWPMH) writes: This month I have information to share with you about conferences (one held inSouth America recently and the other to come in Krakow) and three publications, relevant to our working party.

Cross Straits General Practice Society meets in China

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:28:47 GMT

President elect Dr Donald Li attended the 5th Cross Straits General Practice Society as officiating guest 30th March - 1st April 2018 in Nanning, China. The theme of the conference was “A New Era of General Practitioners”. The conference was attended by over 2500 general practitioners

From the CEO's desk: Arrangements for Seoul 2018

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:57:53 GMT

This month, the CEO reminds everyone of the arrangements and timetable for Seoul, and encourages everyone to make their travel plans for an excellent event in a fascinating city. There are multiple events before a WONCA World conference - WONCA Executive, WONCA Regional Councils, WONCA World Council, WONCA Working Party meetings, Special Interest Groups meetings, Young Doctors' preconference. The culmination is the WONCA World conference.

De la Presidenta – Abril 2018

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:02:27 GMT

He estado en dos congresos regionales – el de la Región del Mediterráneo Este, en Kuwait, y en la cumbre y el congreso de IberoAmérica, en Colombia – y también he visitado Algeria para asistir a la cumbre de alto nivel organizada por parte de la organización local miembro de WONCA. En Kuwait City, visitié la clínica Al-Yamouk,

Policy Bite: Universal Health Coverage

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:54:46 GMT

Amanda Howe writes: At present, the big discussion at the World Health Organization is about Universal Health Coverage (UHC) - but we also need to say what we expect this to mean in practice.

Fragmentos de política – la Cobertura Sanitaria Universal

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:44:52 GMT

En este momento, el gran debate en la Organización Mundial de la Salud gira entorno a la Cobertura Sanitaria Universal – aunque debemos añadir qué es lo que esperamos que esto signifique a nivel práctico. Entre las dimensiones de la universalidad debemos considerar:

De la présidente : Avril 2018

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:11:10 GMT

J’ai assisté à deux conférences régionales -le congrès de la région Méditerranée orientale au Koweït, le sommet ibero-americain et la conférence en Colombie- je me suis aussi rendue en Algérie pour assister à un sommet de haut niveau organisé par l’organisation membre du pays. A Koweït-city, j’ai visité la clinique Al-Yamouk

Rural Roundup: Veronica Rasic, co-chair of Rural Seeds writes

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:47:30 GMT

Dr Veronika Rasic is a GP trainee and co-chair of Rural Seeds, a group of young doctors and medical students with an interest in rural practice. Veronica recently authored a blog entry on the Transformative Education for Health Professionals. The subject of the blog entry is “Connecting Future Rural Healthcare Workers with Rural Communities”

Rob Dijkstra - interviewed on The Netherlands' health system

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:31:45 GMT

Rob Dijkstra, President of the Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) has recently been interviewed by Pere Vilanova from the Spanish Society of GPs (semFYC). “We can help patients to make right decisions by empowering them, I believe then it’s when we are really helping society”

Young Sik Kim speaks about WONCA World conference 2018

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:18:51 GMT

Prof Young Sik Kim, who is this month’s featured doctor says a few words about the coming WONCA 2018 World conference. Early bird registration ends March 31, but you can still get a bonus transport card.

From the President: April 2018

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:11:00 GMT

I have been to two regional conferences – the East Mediterranean Region congress, in Kuwait, and the IberoAmericana cumbre and conference, in Columbia - as well as visiting Algeria to attend a high level summit organised by the local member organisation. In Kuwait City, I visited the Al-Yamouk Clinic

Research award for presentations at WONCA World conference

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:59:23 GMT

The Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award (TFMRA) was established by the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine in 2008. It will support three junior family physicians to attend the WONCA World Conference and applications are welcome from all WONCA regions.

Young Doctors' Movement news - April 2018

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:32:18 GMT

As a new initiative, WONCA's Young Doctors' representative on World Executive, Ana Nunes Barata (Portugal), is coordinating regular news from our seven region Young Doctors' Movements. Not every region's movement will always provide news. This is the second of these newsletters.

Reto de seguridad del paciente de la OMS: “Medicación Sin Daño” (#MWH Pride)

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:58:00 GMT

La Doctora María-Pilar Astier-Peña, presidenta del Grupo de Trabajo de WONCA World de Calidad y Seguridad WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety participó en una reunión de expertos sobre “acción temprana para apoyar la implementación del tercer reto mundial de seguridad del paciente de la Organización Mundial de la Salud” “Medicación Sin Daño” (#MWH Pride).

Placements in the community for UG education influence career choice

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:31:01 GMT

Val Wass chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education announces that this months free access article from Education for Primary care is about placements in the community for undergraduate education influencing career choice.

Family Medicine in the World - Amanda Howe's keynote

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 09:41:09 GMT

Professor Amanda Howe, President of WONCA was invited to Algeria, in February 2018, by the Société Algérienne de Médecine Générale. This is the shortened English version of her very interesting keynote speech about ‘Family Medicine in the World’. Le version français est aussi disponible.

Irene Maglonzo reports on two years' successes in the Philippines.

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:33:59 GMT

Eva ‘Irene’ Yu Maglonzo MD has just completed her two year term as president of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP). Here she reflects on two years’ of achievements. “Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change”

WONCA Statement on Eastern Ghouta

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 11:57:59 GMT

This week all WONCA Member Organizations were sent this statement on the situation in Eastern Ghouta.

MRCGP (Int) South Asia Grant for Spice Route Members.

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:10:34 GMT

MRCGP (Int) will provide a grant amount of USD 2500 per year to support young GPs of The Spice Route movement in certain educational activities.

From the President: March 2018

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:47:00 GMT

Meeting together across our global community is a really important means of sharing good practice, encouraging mutual support and professional development, and creating and maintaining formal policy and processes. I do hope that as many people as possible will attend at least one WONCA conference this year, and that we particularly succeed in gathering our global community together in South Korea

Fragmentos de política : Apoyo efectivo - personal, profesional y político

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:48:42 GMT

Una de las cuestiones que nuestros miembros nos dicen acerca de lo que más valoran de WONCA es su viabilidad a la hora de defender nuestros intereses a nivel de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Invertimos tiempo, energías y dinero intentando que tu voz pueda ser escuchada en diferentes actividades la Organización Mundial de la Salud.

Kyle Hoedebecke: my experience working in Korea

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:16:08 GMT

Kyle Hoedebecke, inaugural chair of Polaris, the WONCA Young Doctors’ Movement in North America was recently selected as the US Army Physician of the Year. he has been working in South Korea for two years and here he talks of "My experience working in South Korea"

From the CEO’s desk: all coming conferences

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 01:09:19 GMT

This month I want to return to the theme of WONCA conferences and events. These are important landmarks in our calendar, as they afford a great opportunity to meet up with old friends, to make some new friends, and to share areas of interest with colleagues from all around the world.

De la Présidente - Mars 2018

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:59:38 GMT

Nos rencontres internationales sont un véritable moyen de partager les bonnes pratiques, d’encourager le soutien mutuel et la formation continue et de créer et maintenir des politiques et processus formels. J’espère que le plus grand nombre possible de membres assisteront au moins à l’une de nos conférences cette année

De la presidenta – Marzo 2018

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:17:00 GMT

Que nuestra comunidad global pueda reunirse en todo el mundo es una forma realmente importante de compartir buenas prácticas, alentar el apoyo mutuo y el desarrollo profesional, y crear y mantener políticas y procesos formales. Espero que el mayor número de gente posible asista a, por lo menos, una conferencia de WONCA este año, y que tengamos éxito a la hora de reunir a nuestra comunidad global en Corea del Sur, en octubre.

Rural Round-up: A Passage to India

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:32:12 GMT

The WONCA rural family will be meeting once again in two months’ time in Delhi for the 15th WONCA World Rural Health Conference. It is this global collective approach that has made a difference over the last 22 years since we met in Shanghai in 1996 for our first inaugural conference.

SIG Migrant Care new co-chair, Guus Busser

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:20:04 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Migrant Care, International Health & Travel Medicine has a new co-chair, Guus Busser, who joins existing chair, Maria van den Muijsenbergh. Who is Guus Busser?

Special Interest Group on Family Violence 'Call To Action'

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 07:27:08 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence calls on all Member Organizations in WONCA to address family violence policy, training and procedures as a matter of urgent priority in order to have their members supported and resourced to manage this common problem effectively and in an evidence-based manner.

2018 Krakow conference speakers

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:38:16 GMT

WONCA Europe comes to the beautiful city of Krakow in May 2018. Find our more about the seven keynote speeches and note the early bird registration ends February 28.

Policy Bite: Effective advocacy – personal, professional, and political

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:18:46 GMT

Amanda Howe (President) and Viviana Martinez-Bianchi (WONCA WHO Liaison) write: One of the things that our members tell us they value about WONCA is its ability to advocate at the World Health Organization level. We spend time, energy, and money trying to get your voice heard in the different WHO activities.

WHO Patient Safety Challenge “Medication Without Harm” (#MWH Pride)

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 09:20:01 GMT

Dr Maria-Pilar Astier-Peña (Pictured), chair of the WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety has participated in an expert consultation concerning “Early global action to support implementation of the third WHO Patient Safety Challenge “Medication Without Harm” (#MWH Pride).

Core Competencies of Family Doctors in Mental Health Care - 2018

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 22:43:52 GMT

Chris Dowrick, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health writes about the latest resource produced by his Working Party : Core Competencies of Family Doctors in Mental Health Care. In the document they consider that there are six domains for the core competencies of family doctors in primary mental health care.

Report on 5th VdGM forum in Porto.

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 03:40:25 GMT

On the 26-27th January, 2018, the 5th Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) Forum took place in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal. “Stronger Together: charting the course to navigate the future” was this forum’s topic. The program and all activities related to the forum, were designed to promote teamwork and also to be a showcase for new, alternative ways to structure and to organize a conference.

Education for Primary Care - February free articles

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:43:34 GMT

Every month the journal Education for Primary Care provides WONCA members with free access to one interesting article. We are offering free access this month to a paper from Maggie Bartlett and the team at Keele Medical School UK on community attachments for 15 weeks in final year and the accompanying stimulating commentary from Paul Worley.

World Family Doctor Day 2018:
"Family doctors - leading the way to better health"

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:38:00 GMT

WONCA CEO, Garth Manning writes about World Family Doctor Day coming on May 19. Theme : "Family doctors - leading the way to better health" and the President woudl like your examples of activties that demonstrate this theme.

From the President: February 2018

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:21:00 GMT

Whether we speak of love, new opportunities, or traditions and festivals, we know that life with its annual cycle is both predictable and uncertain. For most of us, we look back on a year at its end and are grateful if no major griefs or losses have occurred; and we recognise the joys and sorrows of those around us. It is a poignant time to think of those without homes or hearths...

Registrations, Speakers, Abstracts for WONCA Seoul 2018

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:04:41 GMT

The WONCA World conference is coming to Seoul, Korea from October 17-21, 2018. Registrations are open, some keynote speakers are announced, and abstracts are still open for oral and poster presentations.

De la Présidente - Février 2018

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:57:25 GMT

Que nous parlions d’amour, de nouvelles opportunités ou de traditions et festivals, nous savons que la vie, suivant son cycle annuel, est à la fois prévisible et incertaine. Pour la plupart d’entre nous, nous revisitons l’année à sa fin et sommes reconnaissants de n’avoir subi ni chagrin ni perte majeure et reconnaissons les joies et les peines de ceux qui nous entourent. C’est un moment poignant quand on pense à tous ceux qui sont sans abris ou foyers ...

De la presidenta – Febrero 2018

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:37:00 GMT

Tanto si hablamos del amor, de las nuevas oportunidades, como de las tradiciones y las festividades, sabemos que la vida con su ciclo anual es tan predecible como incierta. Muchos de nosotros, miramos atrás y vemos un año y que ha llegado a su fin y nos sentimos agradecidos porque no hayan sucedido más desastres; y reconocemos las felicidades y las tristezas de todos aquellos de nuestro entorno. En estos días es conmovedor pensar en todas aquellas personas que no tiene casa ni corazones ...

Resources added for the New Year

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:49:14 GMT

There are a number of new resources now added on the WONCA website.Some have been provided by WONCA Working Parties and Special Interest Groups and others are more Goodfellow Gems and PEARLS.

From the CEO’s desk: Scholarships for Seoul

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:08:59 GMT

This will, of course, be a busy year for us, with the World Council and conference scheduled for Seoul, Korea, in October. Plans are already well advanced, and I wanted to use this month’s column to promote a number of WONCA awards and bursaries which are available to assist attendance at the world conference.

SIG on Migrant Care 2018 activities

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:46:30 GMT

Prof Maria van den Muijsenbergh, chair of WONCA SIG on migrant care, international health and travel medicine and on behalf of Guus Busser, new co-chair of the SIG, gives a new year update.

South Asia region Montegut Scholar Report - Dr Veena Kumari

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:23:53 GMT

Dr Veena Kumari was a 2017 Montegut Scholarship winner for the WONCA South Asia Region. She has recently taken up a new job as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine in Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. Dr Kumari attended the South Asia region conference in Nepal from 24-26 November 2017 as well as The Spice Route pre conference. Here she reports on her experience.

Fragmentos de política : la Responsabilidad Social en las Escuelas Médicas

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:34:12 GMT

Amanda Howe escribre acerca del Kit Estudiantil para la Responsabilidad Social en las Escuelas Médicas". Foto (arriba) Amanda firmando el MOU con la Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Estudiantes de Medicina (IFMSA) en Tanzania, en 2017.

Policy Bite: Toolkit for Social Accountability in Medical Schools

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:24:14 GMT

Amanda Howe writes about The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) and the Training for Health Equity Network (‘THEnet’) recently published ‘Students’ Toolkit for Social Accountability in Medical Schools’. the ‘Students’ Toolkit for Social Accountability in Medical Schools’. Amanda writes "As family doctors, we have an important role to play in supporting the move towards delivering training for health professionals that improves social accountability."

Pratyush Kumar on a Health Calendar for family doctors

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:48:38 GMT

Dr Pratyush Kumar, well known energetic leader of the WONCA South Asia Rural group (WoRSA) and Organising Secretary for the coming WONCA World Rural health conference in India has developed a health calendar for the new year. "I wanted to highlight gender equality out of the SDGs (January), as most of these diseases get lots of coverage, but gender equality as a health issue is much less discussed, although its vital to transform healthcare.".

semFYC interview Dr Anna Stavdal

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:41:01 GMT

Anna Stavdal of Norway, President of WONCA Europe, is interviewed by Pere Vilanova of the Spanish Society of Family Medicine, semFYC. Topics include Family medicine in Norway and Europe and the recent WONCA Europe statements on refugees and planetary health. This is an edited English version of that interview.

Scandinavian Delegation celebrates 30 years of conferences

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:13:17 GMT

Dr Allan Pelch of Denmark, long time organiser / coordinator of the Scandinavian Delegation of Family Physicians which dates back to 1988 and the World WONCA Conference in New Orleans, reflects on 30 years of activities. "WONCA conferences lead to opportunities to meet other family physicians and learn about their experiences, collaborate on research and to visit local practices."

Working Party on Education New Year Update

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:55:04 GMT

Prof Val Wass, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education, updates us on the latest and very successful activities of the working party in Thailand, and more to come in 2018

Wanted: Low and Middle Income Country leaders in PHC practice or research.

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:41:47 GMT

We are a research team supported by WONCA and we seek panel members from Low and Middle Income Countries. The team is led by Prof Felicity Goodyear-Smith, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Research, and co-investigators include WONCA President Prof Amanda Howe. Our project will identify the most important research questions on the organisation and financing of primary health care in low and middle income countries throughout the world.

Catching up with the Dragon!

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:45:49 GMT

What’s new about the 23rd WONCA Europe Conference coming to Krakow in May? We have new Key Note Speakers of the Conference: Dr Anna Stavdal - President of WONCA Europe, Dr Przemysław Guła, Prof Sara Willems. Early bird registration ends 28 February.

South Asia region Montegut Scholar Report - Dr Sanam Shah

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 06:26:52 GMT

Dr Sanam Shah of Pakistan was awarded the Montegut Scholarship for the South Asia region. She is the national secretary, Pakistan for the WONCA Spice Route Young Doctors’ Movement and attended the recent South Asia region conference in Nepal.

Asia Pacific region Montegut Scholar, Dr Mya Win Hnit

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 05:03:01 GMT

Dr Mya Win Hnit, of Myanmar, was selected as a Montegut scholarship winner to attend 2017 WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference, which was recently held on November 1‐4 in Pattaya, Thailand. He reports on his activities and proposed actions.

SIG Family Violence newsletter -December 17

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 04:35:53 GMT

News and items of interest from WONCA's SIG Family Violence - Europrev Working Group, Mentor Mothers in Family Practice, WAVE

Rural round-up: Society for Young Rural Surgeons

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 04:13:22 GMT

Lauren Smithson MD, together with some American colleagues struggling with communication and isolation in wanting to train in rural medicine, started the society for young rural surgeons (SYRUS). This was something that came out of a need for people with rural interests in health care being able to find mentors, jobs, and training opportunities in rural medical careers. Basically, we need connectivity, and we need a strong rural voice in medical training. Lauren is a surgeon in St Anthony, Newfoundland and writes more about SYRUS.

From the President: December 2017

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:17:00 GMT

As the Western calendar year draws to a close, I hope this finds you well and that family medicine is thriving in your country. On behalf of all of us in the WONCA World Executive and Secretariat, I want to wish you and your families a peaceful and successful year ahead for 2018.

WONCA in Bonn: Health and the climate negotiations

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:11:04 GMT

Climate change is the biggest health threat of the 21st century--and tackling it is perhaps our best opportunity to better global health. How are current medical learners and health professionals interacting with international climate change negotiations?

Young Doctors' Movements news - December 2017

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:52:00 GMT

Young Doctors' Movements news - December 2017

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:52:00 GMT

Young Doctors' Movements news - December 2017

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:52:00 GMT

Young Doctors' Movements news - December 2017

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:52:00 GMT

Fragmentos de política: Cuarto Foro Mundial de Recursos Humanos para la Salud

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 10:44:00 GMT

En este último foro de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, que tuvo lugar en la capital de Irlanda, Dublín, entre los pasados días 13 y 17 de noviembre, asistieron como representantes de WONCA hasta tres miembros del Ejecutivo Mundial (Anna Stavdal, Job Metsemakers y Ana Nunes Barata, en representación de nuestro Movimiento de Jóvenes Médicos de Familia), así como un importante número de representantes de nuestro Grupo de Trabajo en Medicina Rural, incluyendo John Wynn Jones, Bruce Chater, Jim Rourke.

Joint award to James & Leslie Rourke for North America 5-Star Doctor

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 04:33:00 GMT

Drs Leslie and James Rourke are announced as co-WONCA Five Star Doctors for the region of North America. A joint award for the WONCA North America 5-Star Doctor may be unconventional, however, in addition to being partners in marriage, James and Leslie Rourke have been practice partners throughout their careers. Both James and Leslie Rourke exemplify the five pillars of the WONCA Five Star Doctor.

Bhutan becomes WONCA Academic Member

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 04:00:35 GMT

Dr Chhabi Lal Adhikari, Professor and GP Course Coordinator, Department of General Practice at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan writes on the journey that has led to Bhutan’s first GP specialist training programme and then to that programme becoming a WONCA Academic Member Organization.

WONCA 2018 Rural conference abstracts close soon

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 04:00:00 GMT

We invite you to 15th WONCA World Rural Health Conference at New Delhi from 26-29 April 2018. Registration and Abstract submission is open for all. Last Date for Abstract Submission is 31st December.

From the CEO’s desk: conferences recent & future, & season's greetings

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 03:05:21 GMT

As forecast in last month’s column, November has been a month of conferences and conference activities. The WONCA CEO reports on conferences in Thailland, Nepal and thinks forward to the 2018 World conference in Korea.

WONCA Europe Kraków - we hear from Adam Windak

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:14:49 GMT

Early bird registration closes December 31, 2017 and abstracts are open only until December 17, for WONCA Europe Kraków. Prof Adam Windak, Conference Scientific Committee chair, speaks to the WONCA editor about this conference and comparisons to the previous excellent one he help organise in Warsaw in 2011.

De la Présidente - décembre 2017

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 01:32:15 GMT

Alors que le calendrier occidental touche à sa fin, j’espère que cette lettre vous trouvera en bonne forme et que le monde de la médecine se porte bien dans votre pays. Au nom de nous tous au comité de direction et au secrétariat de WONCA, je vous souhaite, à vous et vos familles, une excellente nouvelle année dans la paix pour 2018.

De la Presidenta - diciembre 2017

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:12:00 GMT

Mientras las fechas especiales del calendario occidental se acercan, espero que estas lleguen a vosotros y a vosotras en un buen momento y que la Medicina de Familia se encuentre en una situación próspera en vuestros países. En nombre de todos nosotros y del Ejecutivo y Secretariado de WONCA, quiero desearos a todos y todas y a vuestras familias un exitoso y pacífico nuevo año 2018.

Policy Bite: Fourth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 04:21:03 GMT

This WHO forum, held from November 13-17, 2017, in Dublin Ireland, was attended on behalf of WONCA by three members of our World Executive (Anna Stavdal, Job Metsemakers, and Ana Nunes Barata for our Young Doctors’ Movement), and a number of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice leaders.

WARNING : Please ignore email from Amanda Howe

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:29:25 GMT

There is a SPAM email which appears to be from Amanda Howe seeking money to be sent to the Philippines to help a colleague. IGNORE THIS EMAIL.

Dr Innocent Besigye - Montegut Scholar report on WONCA Africa conference

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:24:30 GMT

Attending conferences in Africa is difficult in most cases due to lack of funding. I was privileged to be offered the Montegut scholarship for the WONCA Africa region 2017. The scholarship enabled me to attend the WONCA Africa regional conference. It was a big learning experience!

Art meets science meets art at WONCA Europe 2017 in Prague

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:16:00 GMT

An aesthetic walk along the border between the worlds of art and science at the WONCA Europe Prague conference tried to find insight into the mystery of doctor patient encounters.

WHO Montevideo Roadmap 2018-2030 on NCDs as a Sustainable Development Priority

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 05:56:45 GMT

WHO has announced that Governments endorsed the Montevideo Roadmap 2018-2030 on NCDs as a Sustainable Development Priority at the opening of the three-day Global Conference on Noncommunicable Diseases in Montevideo, hosted by WHO and the Presidency of Uruguay.

Prof Tai-Yuan Chiu - WONCA Asia Pacific 5-Star Doctor

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:34:52 GMT

The 2017 Five-Star Doctor Award in the WONCA Asia Pacific Region is awarded to Prof Tai-Yuan Chiu of Taiwan. Congratulations to Prof Chiu for his great achievements in advancing family medicine and primary health care.

World conference 2018 Seoul - welcome message

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:31:10 GMT

WONCA's next world conference comes to Seoul, Korea from October 17 - 21, 2018. The theme of the conference is “Primary Care in the Future: Professional Excellence," and will cover diverse disciplines of family medicine from the present to the future. For the vision of future family medicine, we plan to offer a dynamic and stimulating array of scientific and practical hands-on programs as well as special events. Find out more.

From the President - November 2017

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:02:00 GMT

WONCA President Amanda Howe visits Lebanon: Tahaddi clinic is next to one of the main Palestinian refugee camps, and provides health services to a population who live mostly in shanty housing. Over 65% of these patients are Syrian refugees, while the remaining 35% are Lebanese residents of the area.

From the CEO’s Desk: WONCA Executive meets

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Greetings again from Bangkok. This month I’ll report on the meeting of the 2016-18 Executive, which took place in Bangkok on 29th and 30th October 2017 - this was the second full meeting of the 2016-18 WONCA Executive and the last meeting for Prof Michael Kidd.

SIG on Family Violence workshop at 3rd the VdGM Forum

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:31:27 GMT

During the third Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) Forum, held in Jerusalem between 14 and 16 September 2016, the VdGM Family Violence Group has presented a workshop in collaboration with the WONCA SIG-FV focusing on how cultural diversity can play a role on the disclosure and follow-up of gender violence.

Promoting Planetary Health - in Iberoamericana region

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:20:16 GMT

Paola Rava Dellepiane, WONCA Working Party on the Environment member writes more on the issue of WONCA conferences as a very favorable setting to promote the issue of Planetary Health and increase the general awareness for it.

Education WP at the Asia Pacific conference

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:03:56 GMT

My colleagues Professor Nobutaro Ban (Japan), Dr Eva Irene Maglonzo (Philippines), Victor Ng (Canada), Hashmet Parveen (Brunei) and Chandramani Thuraisingham (Malaysia) joined me to run sessions on (i) The Undergraduate (UG)Curriculum (ii) Continuous Professional Development and (iii) Formative Assessment.

AAFP members help Puerto Rico colleagues

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 01:51:03 GMT

Kim Yu MD from the USA, is one amazing colleague. In just one week after the recent hurricane devastated Puerto Rico, Kim took to Facebook and drove a fundraising effort to help her collegues in Puerto Rico, raising over $62,000 from all the chapters of the American Academy of Family Physicians in just over one week,

De la Presidenta – Noviembre 2017

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:30:21 GMT

Uno de los muchos retos de ser médica de familia es el hecho de intentar reconciliar las diferentes visiones del mundo. Como médica de familia, la tensión se produce a menudo entre mis propias creencias acerca de lo que es mejor para el paciente, lo que puede hacer posible el sistema y su visión del mundo.

De la présidente : Novembre 2017

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:16:00 GMT

La présidente visite La Liban. La clinique Tahaddi avoisine l’un des principaux camps de réfugiés palestiniens et apporte ses services sanitaires à une population vivant essentiellement dans des bidonvilles. Plus de 65% de ces patients sont des réfugiés syriens et les 35 % restant sont des résidents libanais locaux.

Policy Bite: Rural priorities and progress – Australia

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 01:54:00 GMT

WONCA has had a Working Party on Rural Practice for many years. Their vision is “health for all rural people around the world”, and, as for WONCA as a whole, one of the key aims of their advocacy is to ensure governments recognise the importance of family medicine and its rural and remote workforce. It is therefore a source of celebration that Prof Paul Worley, a member of the WONCA Rural Working Party, has been appointed as the first Rural Health Commissioner of Australia

Prioridades rurales y progresos – una lección del desarrollo en Australia

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:38:00 GMT

Desde hace muchos años, WONCA tiene un Grupo de Trabajo en Medicina Rural, y este es muy activo – cada año organiza un Congreso mundial, mantiene intensas comunicaciones y presencia en las redes sociales, también tiene una relación muy especial con los Movimientos de Jóvenes Médicos de Familia (Rural Seeds), y ofrece recursos como los recogidos en la Guía Educacional de Medicina Rural. Su lema es el de “salud para la población de los medios rurales en todo el mundo”. Es por esa razón que debemos celebrar el hecho de que el Profesor Paul Worley, miembro del Grupo de Trabajo en Medicina Rural, ha sido elegido como el Primer Comisario de Salud Rural de Australia.

Mental Health Matters - November activities update

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 02:03:00 GMT

Prof Christopher Dowrick, Chair of WONCA Working Party on Mental Health, reports: Members of our working party continue to be busy, all round the world. In the Asia-Pacific region, Weng Chin has successful launched our new guidance on Non-drug interventions for common mental health problems during the Pattaya conference this week. I am delighted with this document, and commend it to you.

Dragon News 5: WONCA Europe, Krakow, May 24-27, 2018

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 10:19:00 GMT

WONCA Europe conference May 24-27,2018 Krakow, Poland

Rural Round-up: A Rural Health Commissioner

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 03:19:24 GMT

Paul Worley has just been announced as the first Rural Health Commissioner of Australia. He is not only the first person in Australia to hold this position, but he is probably the first person anywhere in the world to hold such an important, high level government post.

Mental Health resource: GP/FP Role in non drug interventions

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:54:00 GMT

launched at the WONCA Asia Pacific Region Conference this week: "Family doctors’ role in providing non-drug interventions (NDIs) for common mental health disorders in primary care" is a new resource produced by the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health

Education for Primary care; free article access for November

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 03:15:00 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education reports on the free journal article of the month.

WONCA Asia Pacific Statements at October WHO Regional Committee

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 02:20:00 GMT

The Sixty-Eighth Session of the Regional Office for the WHO Western Pacific (WPRO) 68th Regional Committee was held in Brisbane, Australia 9–13 October 2017. WONCA was repesented by WONCA Executive member Dr Karen Flegg. WONCA submitted four written statements.

WONCA EMR statement at October WHO Regional Committee

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 02:09:00 GMT

WONCA EMR delivered the following statement to the 64th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held in Islamabad - Pakistan, from 9-12 October 2017

New WHO leadership team announced

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:09:34 GMT

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has announced his senior leadership team.

Two WONCA leaders receive prestigious award from WPA

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:55:26 GMT

Professor Michael Kidd AM (left), WONCA Immediate Past President and Professor Gabriel Ivbijaro MBE (right), a former chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health have been awarded honorary membership of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA).

SIG on Health Equity September news

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 08:16:18 GMT

WONCA's Special Interest Group on Health Equity chaired by William Wong has released its September newsletter.

World Rural health conference 2018 - submit your abstract

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 08:09:46 GMT

Early bird registration ends November 8th and abstract submission is now open for the WONCA World Rural health conference coming to New Delhi in April 2018. Anyone can submit their abstract paper in various categories.

WHO Global campaign: Medication Without Harm

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:01:00 GMT

Building on the launch of the Global Patient Safety Challenge “Medication Without Harm”, WHO has developed a campaign to increase public awareness of the safety issues related to medication use and the need for safer medication practices. The call for action of the global campaign is “KNOW. CHECK. ASK.”

Fragmentos de política – los principios compartidos de la Atención Primaria

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:05:04 GMT

Ruth Wilson con Amanda Howe: Aquí hay ocho principios de la Atención Primaria que recientemente se han enviado a muchas organizaciones médicas de Atención Primaria y Medicina de Familia en Norte América para su consideración.

De la présidente : Octobre 2017

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:47:47 GMT

L’un des plus grands privilèges du poste de directrice de WONCA est que je rencontre, autour du monde, de nombreux collègues qui se consacrent à la médecine familiale à tous niveaux.

From the President - October 2017

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:07:00 GMT

One of the wonderful privileges of being a WONCA leader is seeing the many colleagues worldwide who are committed to family medicine in all its stages and settings. The very successful regional Africa conference in Pretoria celebrated progress in our most challenged region, including presentations from countries such as Malawi and Ethiopia who are at the earliest stages of family medicine development.

From the CEO's desk: WONCA publications

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:33:00 GMT

This month I thought it would be useful to remind members about the various WONCA publications, many of which are freely available via the WONCA website, and especially to highlight recent and forthcoming WONCA publications and some key WONCA documents.

WONCA EMR meets WHO EMRO, in Cairo, in September

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:12:51 GMT

WONCA's East Mediterranean region (EMR) delegate conducted a meeting with WHO EMRO Regional Director and his team in Cairo, Egypt.The participants agreed about the importance of collaborative work among WHO and WONCA to reorient towards Universal Health Care, and bring family medicine as a vehicle, conducting national workshops will help countries to develop national action plans to scale up family practice working in two parallel paths - the fast track and the long term plans taking into consideration, approaching universities and higher education ministries.

Register for the Besrour Forum on November 7th, 2017

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 09:36:10 GMT

We welcome WONCA members from all regions of the world to join us for the 6th annual Besrour Forum on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 in Montreal, Canada! This year’s theme is Leading the way to Universal Health Coverage through Family Medicine: Skills for Success.

De la Presidenta: octubre 2017

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:55:44 GMT

Uno de los privilegios más maravillosos de estar en esta posición como Presidenta de WONCA es el de poder conocer a muchos colegas en todo el mundo que están comprometidos con la Medicina de Familia y sus especialistas en todos los estadios y ámbitos.

Policy Bite: shared principles of primary care

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:01:46 GMT

Ruth Wilson (Canada) and Amanda Howe (UK) write: the terms "primary care" and "primary health care" are often used loosely, and there is a need to define and characterise good primary care. Here are eight principles of primary care, recently endorsed by many primary care and family medicine organizations in North America, for consideration.

Fragmentos de política. La financiación de la Asistencia Sanitaria en Atención Primaria: un porcentaje del gasto asistencial en sanidad

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:43:37 GMT

El Documento; La Atención Primaria como Fundamento para el Fortalecimiento de los Sistemas de Salud en los países en vías de desarrollo (1). ¿Es adecuada la asistencia sanitaria en Atención Primaria a la hora de garantizar el acceso a la salud, ofrecer protección contra un gasto excesivo y asegurar un uso equitativo de los recursos?

Working Party on Women -recent activities

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 06:47:15 GMT

The WONCA Working Party for Women & Family Medicine (WWPWFM) was involved in various activities recently and the wokring party executive would like to share a summary report. It is going to be an exciting one-year preparing for Seoul, October 2018. Please come share your ideas and tell your stories of the wonderful work we all do for our patients and communities, and the challenges we face.

WONCA Europe statements at WHO Regional Committee

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:15:47 GMT

The 67th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe was held in Budapest on 10th - 14th September 2017. WONCA Europe has released a statement on Family Medicine, focusing on the educational needs (both undergraduate and postgraduate) and the policies for retaining and, when necessary, supporting the migration and emigration of family doctors. The statement was delivered by Dr Anna Stavdal, President of WONCA Europe.

WONCA Rural Africa (WoRA) launched

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:06:26 GMT

The launching of WONCA Rural Africa (WoRA) took place as scheduled during the 5th Joint WONCA Africa conference / South Africa Academy of Family Physicians in Pretoria, South Africa, on Friday 18th August 2017.

2018 WONCA Europe Conference in brief

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:36:22 GMT

All the latest on WONCA Europe coming to Krakow in 2018 - dates, deadlines, program information and a welcome message.

WHO updates its Patient Safety website

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:42:01 GMT

The Patient Safety and Risk Management unit at the WHO has recently announced the roll-out of their updated patient safety website.

Award to Donald Li, President elect

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:03:02 GMT

Congratulations to our President-Elect, Dr Donald Li, who has been awarded the Silver Magnolia Award by the City of Shanghai, in recognition of his work in promoting and enhancing general practice in the city.

Working Party on Education Annual Report – July 2016 to June 2017

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:56:32 GMT

Prof Val Wass OBE, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education (WWPE) provide the Annual Report of the working party for July 2016 to June 2017. “You must be the change you want to see in the world.”

Working Party on Research Annual Report

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:19:10 GMT

Prof Felicity Goodyear-Smith, chair of WONCA Working Party on Research provides the working party's Annual Report July 2016 to June 2017 - The WONCA Working Party on Research (WWPR) has been increasingly active in the past year, our membership is growing and a Google discussion group has been set up.

Mental Health Matters - Annual Report Working Party on Mental Health

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:11:16 GMT

Christopher Dowrick, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health (WWPMH) reports on activities in 2016-17. Since November 2016, we have made substantial progress on our three broad objectives: to improve internal structures; to offer mental health guidance for WONCA members; and to provide global leadership on primary mental health care.

PEARLS loaded this month.

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 08:20:48 GMT

PEARLS - Practical Evidence About Real Life Situations: These are brief (minimalistic summaries) of Cochrane Primary care systematic reviews with the answer in the title (so you only read the ones you like). Ten new PEARLS added to the website.

Goodfellow GEMS added this month

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:47:17 GMT

More Goodfellow GEMS are added to our website. Gems are chosen by the director of the Goodfellow Unit, New Zealand, Dr Bruce Arroll, to be either practice changing or practice maintaining.

From the President: September 2017

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Networks, opportunities and prioritisation – does enthusiasm need to be balanced with realism? - The President has been in Tanzania at both the Aga Khan University and meeting with the International Federation of Medical Student Associations.

De la Présidente -Septembre 2017

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 02:27:00 GMT

Réseaux, opportunités et priorisation -faut-il modérer l’enthousiasme d’un peu de réalisme?

De la Presidenta – Septiembre 2017

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 02:20:00 GMT

Redes de trabajo, oportunidades y priorización – ¿es necesario encontrar un punto de equilibrio entre entusiasmo y realismo?

SIG on Cancer and Palliative Care Annual Report

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:33:48 GMT

Annette Berendsen, convenor of the WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Cancer and Palliative Care provides the 2016-17 annual report

SIG on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine Annual Report

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:18:00 GMT

Maria van den Muijsenbergh, convenor, WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine provides the group's Annual Report for 2016-17.

SIG on Emergency Medicine Annual Report

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:10:04 GMT

Victor Ng, convenor of the WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Emergency Medicine provides his annual report for 2016-17

Dr Shigeaki HINOHARA : 1911-2017
Japan's most eminent physician

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:28:00 GMT

Dr Shigeaki HINOHARA who was the most eminent physician in Japan died on July 18, 2017 at the age of 105.

WONCA Iberoamericana region- CIMF Manifesto against violence and intolerance

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:07:34 GMT

The board of WONCA Iberoamericana region-CIMF release their Manifesto against violence and intolerance developed during the recent regional conference in Lima, Peru. Available in English Spanish and Portuguese.

Rural round up: Jesse Rockmore, medical student, writes

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:03:52 GMT

I am Jesse Rockmore, a 4th year osteopathic medical student in the United States. I am originally from a small town in the lower Appalachian Mountains in Georgia. Poor access to primary and surgical care in my small town compelled me to pursue a career in rural health care.

From the CEO's desk: Peru 2017, Dubai 2020 and more conferences

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 02:42:14 GMT

It’s been a busy month for travel, with trips to Dubai and Peru for the WONCA CEO. He has attended the WONCA Iberoamericana conference in Peru recently and been planning for our world conference coming to Abu Dhabi in 2020.

Jan De Maeseneer publishes "Family Medicine and Primary Care at the Crossroads of Societal Change" on the occasion of his academic retirement.

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:52:00 GMT

Well known colleague and Family Medicine leader, Prof Jan De Maeseneer has written a book, “Family Medicine and Primary Care at the Crossroads of Societal Change”. The WONCA Editor interviews Jan about this publication.

SIG Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine Annual Report

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:37:00 GMT

Prof Rich Withnall (UK), Convener of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine provides the group's annual report fro 2016-2017 and reprots on a phenomenal growth in membership.

Policy Bite. PHC funding a percent of total health care spending

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 03:39:00 GMT

This month's guest policy bite comes from the American Board of Family Medicine and the Robert Graham Center, in the USA. It discusses the paper "Primary Health Care as a Foundation for Strengthening Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries"

Promoting Planetary Health

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:16:26 GMT

The WONCA Europe 2017 conference seemed a very favorable setting to promote the issue of Planetary Health and increase the general awareness for it. Some of this happened, but the potential is much greater.

SIG Quaternary Prevention & Overmedicalisation annual report

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 05:50:24 GMT

In October 2016, WONCA World Council approved the creation of the Special Interest Group on Quaternary Prevention and Overmedicalization. Our Biennium Plan 2017-2018 was submitted on February 2017. Therefore, this report refers to a short period and we are working towards these objectives.

From the President - August 2017

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:46:00 GMT

My only overseas trip since the last news was to the excellent WONCA Europe conference in Prague, and I am about to make trips to Africa – to Tanzania, and to the regional conference in South Africa. In Tanzania, I shall be the guest of one of our ‘organisations in collaboration’, the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA), with whom we want to work closely to promote the profile of family medicine.

WWPMH online training resources on Common Mental Health Problems

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 11:11:40 GMT

Information on high quality, freely accessible online resources, with a focus on common mental health problems, aimed primarily (but not exclusively) at family doctors. This list has been collated by members of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health

WONCA North America Annual Report

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:56:59 GMT

Member organizations of the North American region of WONCA remained strong and active in the past year. All held successful and well-attended meetings in 2017.

WONCA Asia Pacific conference 2019 in Kyoto, Japan.

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:54:47 GMT

It is a great pleasure and honor for The Japan Primary Care Association (JPCA) to be a host organization for the WONCA APR Conference 2019, which will be held in Kyoto from May 15 to 18, 2019.

Another busy and fruitful year @RuralWONCA

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:36:07 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones, Chair of RuralWONCA (WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice) summarises the annual report of the Working Party: It has been particularly busy year with two conferences within six months; at the World WONCA Conference in Rio de Janeiro (November 2016) and at our own 14th WONCA World Rural Health Conference in Cairns Australia (April 2017). Both were highly successful and it was valuable for our council to meet on both occasions.

WONCA SAR Nepal conference deadlines approach

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:15:43 GMT

Greetings from the Himalayan Kingdom. After our devastating earthquake we are trying our best to rebuild ourselves. We would like to thank our well wishers and assure them that in spite of the recent past we now hosting a WONCA South Asia region conference in Kathmandu, on November 25 and 26, 2017.

Super Early bird registration for WONCA Rural 2018: New Delhi

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 08:54:28 GMT

Register by August 31 to Secure Super Early Bird Rate for WONCA World Rural Health Conference 2018. USD450 for WONCA Direct members and USD100 for Young Doctors.

From the CEO's desk: quiet time reflections

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 07:15:41 GMT

The CEO reflects on a "quiet" time of year.. conferences just held, more to come and the 2017 Annual report in final preparation. And WONCA signs an MOU with IPCRG. See what Garth Manning has to say.

23rd WONCA Europe Conference 2018 - Krakow, Poland

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:46:46 GMT

The College of Family Physicians in Poland is pleased to invite all general practitioners to the 23rd WONCA Europe Conference 2018 in Krakow.

Free e-book: Leadership in Family Medicine: From the Personal to the Policy Level

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:28:14 GMT

Leadership in Family Medicine: From the Personal to the Policy Level is a compilation of chapters from CRC Press texts, selected by Professor Amanda Howe, President, World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA), with an Introduction written by Professor Howe giving her insight into each chapter.

Family Violence- How to ignore it?

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:05:05 GMT

Ana Nunes Barata, WONCA executive's representative for Young Doctors is also interested in Family Violence. Here she writes for the WONCA SIG on Family Violence.

De la Presidenta – Agosto 2017

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:02:17 GMT

Mi único viaje al extranjero desde la última vez que escribí fue el que hice para asistir al excelente Congreso de WONCA Europa en Praga, y en ese momento estoy a punto de hacer una serie de viajes en África, Tanzania, y al Congreso regional en Sud África. En Tanzania, voy a ser una invitada de una de nuestras “organizaciones colaboradoras”, la Federación Internacional de Estudiantes de Medicina (IFMSA),

De la Présidente -Août 2017

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 04:38:27 GMT

Mon seul voyage à l’étranger depuis la dernière lettre a été à Prague pour l’excellente conférence européenne de WONCA. Je m’apprête maintenant à voyager en Afrique -en Tanzanie, et également à la conférence régionale en Afrique du Sud.

Launch of the European GP Research Network Fellowship Programme

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:11:51 GMT

Michael Harris, EGPRN Educational Committee writes: The European GP Research Network (EGPRN) is now offering Fellowship mentoring to young EGPRN members.

WP on Education - July update

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 09:47:00 GMT

Prof Val Wass, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education writes: Workshops at conferences and articles from "Education for Primary Care".

Constatando la evidencia del impacto de la Medicina de Familia - ¿cuál es nuestra situación?

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 08:53:28 GMT

Se necesita otros tipos de evidencia para poder evaluar el impacto de las nuevas contribuciones en la Atención Primaria y los médicos de familia.

Policy Bite: Getting the evidence for the impact of family medicine

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 08:37:46 GMT

A different kind of evidence is needed to evaluate the impact of new inputs through primary health care and – in our specific area of interest – family doctors. Prof Felicity Goodyear-Smith (Chair WONCA Working Party on Research) and Prof Amanda Howe (WONCA President) write this month's policy bite.

Education for Primary Care free access paper on supervision

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 04:15:47 GMT

This paper explores ways peer group supervision in a long term well established group of general practitioners can improve communication and patient centred care at the same time maintaining enthusiasm and preventing burn out. In Denmark group supervision for general practitioners is an established part of continuing professional development.

WONCA Europe Prague Statement

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:51:50 GMT

WONCA Europe developed and endorsed the following statement at their recent Prague Conference : Growing together in diversity for the benefit of all Europeans

WONCA signs MOU with IPCRG

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:28:27 GMT

At the recent WONCA Europe conference in Prague, WONCA President, Professor Amanda Howe, signed a Memorandum of Understanding jointly with Dr Jaime Correia de Sousa, President of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group.

EGPRN launches international web-based course on PHC research

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:52:50 GMT

The European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) officially launched the International Web-based Course on Research in Primary Health Care at the WONCA Europe Conference in Prague. The course is suitable for European family doctors and other healthcare professionals who are interested in research.

A practice visit in Prague by the WONCA Editor

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 02:14:26 GMT

Just before the opening ceremony of the WONCA Europe conference in Prague, the WONCA editor, Dr Karen Flegg, joined a group of four colleagues from Italy and one from the UK on a practice visit.

70th World Health Assembly Report

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 01:32:14 GMT

WONCA was represented at the 70th World Health Assembly by Amanda Howe (WONCA President), Donald Li (WONCA President-Elect), Garth Manning (WONCA CEO) and Viviana Martinez-Bianchi (WONCA-WHO Liaison).

Resources: Goodfellow GEMS and PEARLS added in June

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:50:59 GMT

Goodfellow Gems are chosen by the Goodfellow Unit director Dr Bruce Arroll to be either practice changing or practice maintaining. The information is educational and not clinical advice. PEARLS are an independent product of the Cochrane primary care group and are meant for educational use and not to guide clinical care.

From the President: July 2017

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 08:38:00 GMT

WONCA President, Amanda Howe provides her views on recent sad events in her country, the World Health Assembly attendace by a WONCA delegation and World Family Doctor Day.

WONCA Europe Prague 2017 in photos

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:37:16 GMT

This past week WONCA Europe held its annual conference in Prague. A photographic report is attached including the three minute conference video

De la Présidente - Juillet 2017

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 15:50:01 GMT

Mon activité principale depuis ma dernière lettre a été d’assister à l’Assemblée mondiale de la santé auprès de l’OMS -préparation, participation puis nombreuses possibilités d’action à suivre.

De la Presidenta - Julio 2017

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 15:38:05 GMT

Entre las muchas actividades a las que he asistido desde la última vez que escribí he asistido a la Asamblea de la Organización Mundial de la Salud – en una primera fase preparándola, mientras duró participando en muchas actividades, y después, aprovechando las oportunidades y acciones que provocará.

Mehmet Ungan - signing the #withrefugees petition

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:46:01 GMT

Prof Mehmet Ungan, WONCA Europe President Elect, of Turkey, writes to colleagues asking them to consider signing the #withrefugees petition as June 20, was World Refugee Day.

Rural Round-up: WONCA Africa rural group endorsed

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:16:00 GMT

The WONCA Rural Africa group (WoRA) was introduced at the 14th WONCA Rural Assembly in Cairns Australia and was unanimously accepted. WoRA will be launched on the 18 August 2017 during the 5th WONCA Africa region conference in Pretoria and in India during 15th Rural WONCA conference 2018.

Fragmentos de politica: Big data – ¿podemos compartirnos a nosotros mismos?

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:06:00 GMT

Uno de los temas recurrentes ante el que se enfrentan los responsables políticos y de los gobiernos es la solicitud constante de evidencias entre la formación de más médicos de familia y el valor añadido para el sistema y sus costes económico-efectivos, es decir, que los políticos demuestren que la inversión en formación está justificada.

Policy Bite: Big data – can we share our own?

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:04:00 GMT

Dr Neil Arya and colleagues in Canada have created a new webpage on family medicine training and practice worldwide. They have done this as a ‘Wiki’ where we can all upload relevant data:

From the CEOs desk: Global meetings

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:41:00 GMT

The WONCA CEO tells of the recent WHO World Health Assembly and the activities of our WONCA delegation, the Global Forum for human resources for health, the Alma Ata declaration 40 years on, and a visit to the WONCA Secretariat in Bangkok by former manager Yvonne Chung

Two weeks to WONCA Europe in Prague

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:09:01 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to the 22nd WONCA Europe Conference that will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from June 28 to July 1, 2017. - Information on the scientific programme, skills lab and fun run.

Training of Ukrainian Family Physicians in ICPC-2.

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:49:33 GMT

The government of Ukraine, together with the WHO-office in Kiev, is engaged in a process of transformation of the health care system, strengthening primary care and family medicine. Dr. Kees van Boven and Prof. Jan De Maeseneer gave a two-days training workshop for 50 family doctors, coming from the different Oblasts (“Provinces” in Ukraine), in Kiev.

Point-of-care testing workshop held in Cairns.

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:43:10 GMT

A workshop titled ‘Point-of-Care Testing for Today’s Family Doctor: Innovations and Applications’ was presented on behalf of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Point-of-Care Testing at the 14th WONCA World Rural Health Conference in Cairns, Australia from 29th April – 2nd May 2017.

Mental Health Matters: caring for the physical health of patients with SMI

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 11:48:02 GMT

A task group of the WONCA Working Party for Mental Health, led by Alan Cohen (UK) and Kim Griswold (USA) has developed guidance to enable family doctors to care more effectively for their patients with severe mental illness.

Growing together in diversity : art/ science project at WONCA Europe Prague

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:36:01 GMT

Growing together in diversity is an interactive art- science project which will be performed by Swiss artists, at the coming WONCA Europe conference, in Prague, under the umbrella of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Complexities in Health.

World Family Doctor Day 2017 celebrated worldwide

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:36:55 GMT

World Family Doctor Day grows and grows in popularity. The theme of depression was taken up with enthusiasm. See reports , videos photos from around the globe here.

From the President: June 2017

Wed, 31 May 2017 12:37:00 GMT

Since I last wrote, we have had the WONCA Rural Conference in Cairns Australia, the World Health Assembly in Geneva, and World Family Doctor Day. We have also continued the work of Executive in the different regions, seen some new members and had news from many different areas of new and exciting developments in family medicine.

Fragmentos de política: Manifiesto nórdico sobre el sobrediagnóstico

Sat, 27 May 2017 05:58:44 GMT

En 2016, el Colegio Noruego de Práctica Generalista publicó un manifiesto acerca del sobrediagnóstico. Más tarde, en el mismo año, la Federación Nórdica de Práctica Generalista (Nordic Federation of General Practice, NFGP) en colaboración con los médicos de familia de Dinamarca, Finlandia, Islandia, Noruega y Suecia se añadieron a los puntos que defendía el manifiesto.

De la Presidenta : junio 2017

Fri, 26 May 2017 12:07:18 GMT

Desde la última vez que escribí, hemos tenido el Congreso de WONCA Rural en Cairns (Australia), la Asamblea Mundial de Salud en Ginebra y el Día Internacional de la Medicina de Familia y del Médico de Familia. También hemos continuado trabajando en el Ejecutivo acerca de diferentes regiones, vistos algunos de los nuevos miembros (¡Bienvenida Indonesia a la familia de WONCA!), y hemos recibido noticias desde muy diferentes áreas acerca de los progresos que está haciendo la Medicina de Familia.

De la Presidenta : Día Mundial de la Medicina de Familia

Fri, 26 May 2017 11:58:28 GMT

El 19 de mayo es nuestro día especial del año, es el día en el que nos recordamos a nosotros mismos y al resto del mundo que nuestro trabajo merece tanto reconocimiento como celebración. Muchas de nuestras organizaciones miembro lo planean con antelación, y sus eventos aparecen en el sitio web de WONCA para que todos y todas podamos disfrutarlos y compartirlos

De la Présidente - Juin 2017

Fri, 26 May 2017 11:38:59 GMT

Depuis mon dernier rapport, il y a eu la Conférence rurale de WONCA à Cairns en Australie, l’Assemblée mondiale de la santé à Genève et la Journée mondiale du médecin de famille. Nous avons également continué le travail du comité directeur en diverses régions, nous avons rencontré quelques nouveaux membres (bienvenue à l’Indonésie dans la famille WONCA!), et nous avons reçu des nouvelles de nombreuses régions où d’incroyables nouveaux développements en médecine familiale prennent place.

WONCA Europe Prague conference coming soon

Thu, 25 May 2017 12:25:58 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to the 22nd WONCA Europe Conference that will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from June 28 to July 1, 2017. Regular registration deadline; practice visits; programme details and more.

Rural Round-up: medical students reflect on the WONCA Rural conference

Thu, 25 May 2017 11:59:13 GMT

Two Australian medical students, Thomas Currie (6th Year Medicine, James Cook University) and William Moorhead (4th Year Medicine, University of Queensland) – ‘Tom’ and ‘Billy’ attended the WONCA World Rural health conference in Cairns in early May. They provide their perspectives on the conference.

WONCA Asia Pacific conference in Pattaya in November 2017

Sat, 20 May 2017 13:11:51 GMT

It is now only five months until the WONCA Asia Pacific Region Conference will come to Pattaya - from November 1-4, 2017. Deadline for early bird registration and for abstract submission – June 30, 2017

From the CEO's desk: conferences - Pattaya 17, Seoul 18

Sat, 20 May 2017 12:37:10 GMT

The CEO discusses this November's WONCA Asia Pacific regional conference coming to Thailand and the 2018 WONCA World conference to be held in South Korea,

#ruralwonca - check out our gallery and post-event wrap

Sat, 20 May 2017 12:22:25 GMT

If you missed this amazing event, now is your opportunity to see our highlights reel! Thanks to everyone who attended the 14th World Rural Health Conference. It's hard to pick a highlight - there's so many to choose from! So here's some stand out events from the four days of conferencing.

A better health assistance for migrants: family doctors will help us to evaluate the KRISTINA prototype

Sat, 20 May 2017 06:18:45 GMT

The European Funded Project KRISTINA will develop and present a virtual assistant in the field of healthcare that will enable getting over language barriers when dealing with users and, therefore, its priority application will be to attend migrants who are struggling to overcome linguistic barriers.

Al Razi young doctors' workshop 2017

Sat, 20 May 2017 06:05:04 GMT

On the sidelines of the WONCA EMR conference that took place on 2nd-4th of March 2017 in Abu-Dhabi, UAE, the Al Razi Young Doctors’ Movement had the honor to present, on the second day, a workshop titled “Social Media and Physicians: A good pair but guidelines for use needed”.

President's message for World Family Doctor Day

Tue, 16 May 2017 00:25:02 GMT

May 19th is our special day of the year, where we remind ourselves and the rest of the world that our work deserves recognition and celebration... I hope you will all be proud of the great work you do for patients, and feel part of our big family doctor community, as we mark the occasion together.

WONCA Statement on Planetary Health and Sustainable Development Goals

Thu, 04 May 2017 10:25:07 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on the Environment has developed the WONCA Statement on Planetary Health and Sustainable Development Goals which was endorsed by the WONCA Executive in April 2017.

SIG Cancer and Palliative Care -Rio workshop and future plans

Thu, 04 May 2017 07:45:59 GMT

Annette Berendsen, Convenor of WONCA's Special Interest Group on Cancer and Palliative Care, updates us on activities in Rio and plans for 2017-2018

Rural Round-up: David Hogg on RuralGP.com

Thu, 04 May 2017 07:44:52 GMT

This month, David Hogg, a rural GP from the Isle of Arran, Scotland and tells us about his innovative website RuralGP.com... The aim of the site is to network and embrace rural general practice - and whilst there has been an inevitable Scottish focus, I am keen to feature any material relevant to international rural practice.

From the President: May 2017

Thu, 04 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Prioritising people’s needs – four thoughts on equity from this month’s WONCA business: - A busy month in April / early May – I attended a conference as a keynote speaker, in Tunisia run by the ‘Towards Unity for Health’ (TUFH) network; then went to Palestine to the first conference of their new family medicine association.

World Family Doctor day coming soon!

Thu, 04 May 2017 03:32:26 GMT

In only two weeks we celebrate World Family Doctor Day (FDD) on May 19. WONCA’s Member Organizations are making plans for their various celebrations and in June we hope to publish some of these.

Candan Kendir reflects on the VdGM forum in Strasbourg

Thu, 04 May 2017 03:21:16 GMT

Candan Kendir was the Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) Fund Winner attending the 4th VdGM Forum which was held from 20-21 April 2017 in Strasbourg, France

From the CEO's desk: WONCA Executive meet

Thu, 04 May 2017 02:53:48 GMT

The CEO reports on the first full meeting for the 2016 -18 Executive, including on new Member Organizations, and looks forward to World Family Doctor Day.

Open Access to patient safety education articles at "Education for Primary Care"

Wed, 03 May 2017 23:33:06 GMT

The "Education for Primary Care" journal has obtained free permanent open access for all WONCA members to five key and most informative leading articles on education for patient safety in primary care.

Du Président - mai 2017

Tue, 02 May 2017 01:36:14 GMT

Avril et début mai a été une période bien remplie: j’ai assisté en tant qu’intervenante principale à une conférence proposée par le réseau « Towards Unity for Health » (TUFH) en Tunisie. Je me suis ensuite rendue en Palestine pour la première conférence de la nouvelle association de médecine familiale, immédiatement suivie par la conférence du Rural Working Party à Cairns en Australie.

De la Presidenta - mayo 217

Tue, 02 May 2017 01:31:12 GMT

Este mes de abril y principios de mayo está siendo un mes muy ajetreado. En primer lugar, participé como ponente en un congreso en Turquía organizado por la red “Hacia la Unidad en Salud”. Después pasé por Palestina para asistir al primer congreso de su nueva Asociación de Medicina de Familia. Mis viajes continuaron con un Congreso de Medicina Rural en Cairns, Australia

WONCA Rural 2018 announced

Tue, 02 May 2017 01:12:23 GMT

Its a great pleasure to announce the 15th WONCA World Rural Health Conference, South Asia Rural health conference (WRHC 2018) to be held in New Delhi from 26 - 29th April 2018. Early bird registration discounts are now open.

Mental Health Matters - World Family Doctor Day 2017: Highlighting Depression

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:42:38 GMT

Professor Christopher Dowrick, Chair of the WONCA Working Party for Mental Health writes about Depression as this year's theme for World Family Doctor Day and announces a new clinical resource for consultations.

Policy bite: Nordic position paper on Overdiagnosis

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 06:48:30 GMT

This month's guest policy bite comes from the Nordic Federation of General Practice (NFGP), and is the recently endorsed Nordic position paper on overdiagnosis and related medical overactivity.

WONCA Africa Montegut Scholar reports on Rio

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 01:20:33 GMT

In 2016 the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFM-F) awarded Dr Kenneth Yakubu the 2016 Montegut Scholarship for Africa. This enabled Kenneth to attend the WONCA World conference in Rio. Kenneth writes “Through the Montegut Scholarship award for Africa, I was offered the opportunity to be part of an enriching experience, one I will remember for a very long while. Indeed, I feel blessed. Thank you, ABFM-F”. Kenneth has written an excellent report.

Fragmentos de política: Maximizando el papel del personal de Atención Primaria

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:44:42 GMT

Conociendo la demanda en Atención Primaria: Maximizando el papel del personal de Atención Primaria fue un artículo escrito por la Profesora Amanda How y el Doctor Jamie Murdoch de la Universidad de Anglia del Este.

Fragmentos de política: Invitamos a un miembro del Robert Graham Centre de Estados Unidos

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:35:24 GMT

El invitado de este mes del Fragmentos de política viene del Robert Graham Centre, en los EE.UU. Su objetivo principal es el de mejorar la asistencia sanitaria individual y de la población a través de la recopilación de experiencias y evidencias clínicas que llevan las perspectivas de la medicina de familia y de la atención primaria a debates políticos sanitarios desde un contexto local hacia el nivel internacional.

WP on Education- Cairns and Prague activities

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:35:39 GMT

Val Wass, chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education summarises the group's planned activities at the next two WONCA conferences - the world rural conference in Cairns in late April, and WONCA Europe in Prague in late June.

Applications for the Dr Atai Anne Deborah Omoruto Scholarship

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:25:42 GMT

Applications are sought for this year's Dr Atai Anne Deborah Omoruto Scholarship Award for an African woman to attend the 2017 WONCA Africa conference in Pretoria.

De la Presidenta - abril 2017

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:39:34 GMT

Conservo unos recuerdos muy intensos acerca del Congreso de China que ha sido impresionante y que me animan un poco - acabo de asistir al encuentro de la organización miembro de WONCA llamada Cross Straits (Entre Estrechos) en Xiamen, que ha reunido a más de 2.000 delegados. Hace dos semanas me estuve en un encuentro de la Región Mediterránea Oriental en Abu Dhabi, que será también la sede del Congreso de WONCA Mundial del próximo 2020. Este fue un encuentro fantástico.

Du Président - avril 2017

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:16:53 GMT

Il me reste les souvenirs de la conférence extraordinaire de Chine pour me remonter le moral -je viens d’assister, à Xiamen, à la réunion de l’organisation membre de Cross Straits qui comptait plus de 2000 délégués et a attiré de nombreux conférenciers au niveau ministériel. Il y a deux semaines, j'étais à notre réunion régionale de Méditerranée orientale à Abu Dhabi où aura lieu la conférence mondiale de 2020. La réunion d’Abu Dhabi était également excellente,

From the CEO's desk: conferences and World Family Doctor Day

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 12:55:26 GMT

WONCA CEO, Garth Manning, reports on this year's coming WONCA conferences. It is also World Family Doctor Day on May 19 and this year a theme you may like to use is "depression". The WHO has a number of useful resources for this theme.

From the President; April 2017

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:34:00 GMT

I have just attended the Cross Straits member organisation meeting in Xiamen, which had more than 2000 delegates and attracted a number of ministerial level keynote speakers. Two weeks ago I was at our Eastern Mediterranean regional meeting in Abu Dhabi, which will also host the global conference in 2020. This was also a wonderful meeting.

Policy Bite: guest feature from the Robert Graham Center, USA

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:28:00 GMT

This month's guest policy bite comes from the Robert Graham Center, in the USA. The chosen topic is: Valuing, Measuring & Paying for Primary Care’s Foundations: Comprehensiveness, Continuity, & Coordination.

Policy Bite: Maximising the role of primary care workforce

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:15:00 GMT

Prof Amanda Howe and Dr Jamie Murdoch, University of East Anglia write: the challenge for primary care services to negotiate tensions between meeting patients’ needs effectively and managing demand for care is a global problem. Rising life expectancy and improved options to help diagnosis and treatment mean that doctors both in community and hospital settings have to manage increasingly complex patients with multi-morbidities.

WONCA Prague 2017: the latest news

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:18:27 GMT

WONCA Europe comes to Prague from June 28 - July 1, 2017. The latest news from the Scientific Committee chair and about the exciting WONCA Europe open meeting chaired by Job Metsemakers with Han Kluge from WHO.

Rural story on Northern Ireland crisis goes viral

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:24:29 GMT

In recent weeks a story on the Primary Care crisis in Northern Ireland written by our colleague Michael Smyth has stimulated enormous discussion on the WONCA Working Party on Rural practice google group. If you are not a member, find out what all the fuss is about as Michael writes for WONCA News.

WHO Quality rights initiative - 15 key training and guidance materials

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:55:51 GMT

The WHO Quality rights initiative has just published 15 key training and guidance materials to transform these recommendations into practical on the ground solutions. Modules include core mental health and human rights modules.

EJGP now open access

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:13:25 GMT

Some readers will have noticed that since 1 January of this year, the European Journal of General Practice has ‘open access’ for all its readers. ‘Open access’ means that you not only can download the abstract but also the full-text version of all articles published in this journal.

Rural round-up: Dave Schmitz on collaboration with the USA

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:33:54 GMT

David Schmitz, executive member of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice (WPRP) for North America and the president of the USA's 2017 National Rural Health Association (NRHA), shares his hopes for collaboration and upcoming conferences.

Michael Kidd: update and the importance of primary care

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:20:38 GMT

Professor Michael Kidd, WONCA Immediate Past President updates us on his latest activities and gives us two great resources relating to the importance of primary care.

Why you can’t miss the 14th World Rural Health Conference

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 09:37:18 GMT

Here’s four big reasons why you should attend. 1) Networking with more than 600 delegates 2) Professional development 3) Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in international rural health 4) Hear the conference keynote speakers: including WONCA leaders Amanda Howe and Bruce Chater

WONCA Global Jobs Board

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 07:47:07 GMT

WONCA CEO, Garth Manning, has written a letter to member organisations informing them of an exciting development of a new global jobs board on the WONCA website.

Mental Health Matters - focus on depression and working party activities

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 07:19:09 GMT

Chris Dowrick, newly elected chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health, writes the second of his updates since our conference in Rio - speaking on activities of the working party and also on WONCA's decision to use depression as the theme for World Family Doctor Day on May 19.

From the President: March 2017

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 06:55:00 GMT

I attended the Executive Board of WHO in late January with Dr Manning. Much of the Assembly was preoccupied with the election of the next Secretary General, which will occur in May 2017. There were several items on the agenda where we gave statements on behalf of WONCA - on workforce, and also migrant health.

From the CEO's desk: more on SIGs

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:21:20 GMT

I had reported that WONCA, at its October 2016 Council, had approved the formation of several new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – in Non-Communicable Diseases; Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine; Men’s Health; Health Equity; Genetics; Emergency Medicine; Quaternary Prevention; and Workers’ Health.

Rural round up: The World of Rural Health

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:07:28 GMT

John Wynn-Jones, Chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice speaks of his hopes for the 14th WONCA Rural health conference coming up in Cairns at the end of April.

WONCA Europe Prague 2017 - speaker interviews

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:56:52 GMT

Growing together in diversity is the main motto of our conference. This newsletter considers interviews from two speakers, Harris Lygidakis and Cyril Hoeschl.

WONCA Working Party on Education set priorities for action

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 01:57:54 GMT

Prof Val Wass, the new chair of the WONCA Working Party on Education sets out the group's coming priorities and activities.

De la Presidenta – Marzo 2017

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 02:51:00 GMT

A finales de enero fui al Consejo Ejecutivo de la Organización Mundial de la Salud con el Doctor Manning. Buena parte de la Asamblea estaba preocupada acerca de la elección del nuevo Secretario General, que tendrá lugar en mayo de 2017. De todos modos, hubo diversos elementos en la agenda en la que pusimos puntos en común en nombre de WONCA – también en el ámbito personal – tanto en lo referente al personal sanitario como a los inmigrantes sanitarios, puesto que para ambos de ellos ya disponemos de una política disponible.

Du Président mars 2017

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 02:40:00 GMT

J’ai assisté au Conseil d’administration de l’OMS (Organisation mondiale de la Santé) fin janvier en compagnie de Dr Manning. La préoccupation principale de l’Assemblée concernait l’élection du prochain Secrétaire Général qui aura lieu en mai 2017. Plusieurs autres points à l’ordre du jour nous ont permis de faire des déclarations au nom de WONCA –sur le personnel et sur la santé des migrants, sujets pour lesquels nous avons déjà établi des politiques.

WONCA World of Rural Health conference- latest bits and pieces.

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:55:00 GMT

The WONCA World Rural Health Conference comes to Cairns, Australia at the end of April. This is the latest information on visas, accommodation, transport, postconference workshops.

News from EACH - now international.

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 03:56:10 GMT

From Evelyn van Weel-Baumgarten, President of EACH: International Association of Communication in Healthcare (EACH) an Organization in Collaborative relations with WONCA.

WONCA Lima 2017 - ¡Queda una semana!

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:44:04 GMT

¡Queda una semana! ¡45% de descuento en tu inscripción! Fecha límite: 28 de febrero

Policy Bite from the UK: the needs of patients with multimorbidity

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 07:05:00 GMT

This month’s Policy Bite is another ‘external invite’, this time by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in the United Kingdom. The document deals with multimorbidity and our role as family doctors in caring for patients with multimorbidity. It is a 20 page monograph written by Maureen Baker and Holly Jeffers and is endorsed by the RCGP Council.

Montegut Scholarships -Africa and Iberoamericana regions

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 07:01:00 GMT

The time has come to seek applications from doctors from these two regions for Montegut scholarships, allowing one doctor from each region to attend regional conferences in August. This year there will be two awards for the Africa region and one for the Iberoamericana region.

From the CEO's desk: World Family Doctor Day May 19, 2017 theme

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:59:50 GMT

Last year many of our colleagues across the globe celebrated the day by organising a variety of events and activities. We’re very happy for Member Organizations to develop their own theme for FDD, depending on local priorities, but this year we’d especially like to highlight depression.

The Lancet Commission on Essential Medicines Policies

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:16:10 GMT

In mid 2014 The Lancet commissioned a group of 21 independent experts in a variety of disciplines to generate a report on Essential Medicines Policies to be published in late 2016. Dr Lembit Rägo, Secretary-General, CIOMS shares the report.

Fragmentos de politica: Respondiendo las necesidades del paciente con mulitmorbilidad: una visión general práctica

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:36:26 GMT

Este mes el artículo de Fragmentos de Política ha sido escrito por otro invitado externo. En esta ocasión el texto ha sido realizado por parte del Real Colegio de Médicos Generalistas (Royal College of General Practitioners, RCGO) del Reino Unido. El documento trata el tema de la mulitmorbilidad. Se trata de una pequeña introducción-resumen escrita por Maureen Baker y Holly Jeffers que también ha recibido el apoyo del Consejo de la RCGP.

WONCA Rural Cairns early bird ending soon

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:26:18 GMT

WONCA Rural comes to Cairns at the end of April - please help support bursaries and don't forget, early bird registration ends soon. More on the program, and the post conference study tour to New Zealand.

KRISTINA - The first European virtual assistant in the field of healthcare already speaks Spanish, German and Polish

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 07:53:39 GMT

KRISTINA is a research project funded by the European Union, within the Horizon 2020 Program. The main goal of this project is to develop a technological solution to overcome migrants’ language and cultural barriers in healthcare and geriatric services in the host countries.

WONCA EMR congress 2017 - the latest

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:20:48 GMT

The WONCA EMR congress comes to Abu Dhabi from 2-4 March 2017. Standard registration closes soon and speakers have now been announced to include a number of current and past WONCA leaders.

From the President: Behind the scenes

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 04:32:00 GMT

Life as the new President has been quiet geographically but busy online. There is an odd tension between leadership and service, where the responsibility to ‘keep moving and improving’ is set against the ordinary repetitions of daily life. In fact, as family doctors our most important work is that which we do again and again, in our consulting rooms and clinics, with patients and colleagues

WONCA EMR conference in Abu Dhabi - March 2-4

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 03:46:34 GMT

As the President of WONCA EMR Organization, it gives me great pleasure and honor to invite you to the 4th WONCA East Mediterranean Region Family Medicine Congress which will be held from 2-4 March 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

From the CEOs desk: new special interest groups

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:53:00 GMT

WONCA is blessed with many Working Parties (WPs) and SIGs which work between world council meetings to progress specific areas of interest to WONCA and its members around the globe. This month and next I will feature some of the seven new SIGs, to give members a flavor of where their interest lies, and give details of how to join the groups for anyone who shares their interests.

WONCA World of Rural health - Cairns conference latest

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:38:51 GMT

The latest news from the WONCA World of rural health conference coming to Cairns 29 April- 2 May. Information on registration, accomodation, tours and the latest keynote speakers - Jim Campbell, Amanda Howe, Mayara Floss.

Du Président: En coulisse

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:07:54 GMT

Ma vie de nouvelle présidente a été calme géographiquement mais mouvementée en ligne. Il y a une tension étrange entre leadership et service avec la responsabilité de faire avancer les choses et de les améliorer sur la toile de fond des routines ordinaires de la vie quotidienne. En fait, en tant que médecins de famille, notre travail le plus important est ce que nous faisons continuellement, dans nos salles de consultation et nos cliniques, avec patients et collègues

De La Presidenta: Entre bastidores

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 04:57:16 GMT

La vida como nueva Presidenta de WONCA ha sido, de momento, bastante tranquila desde un punto de vista geográfico, pero bastante ajetreada en la red. Existe una extraña tensión entre liderazgo y servicio, mediante la cual la responsabilidad de “seguir moviéndose y seguir mejorando” es lo que está establecido para luchar contra las repeticiones de la rutina diaria. En realidad, como médicos y médicas de familia, nuestro trabajo más importante es el que hacemos una y otra vez, en nuestras consultas y clínicas, con nuestros pacientes y colegas.

Vasco da Gama presidential handover - Reflections

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 04:02:00 GMT

Peter Sloane writes - Having had the huge privilege to serve as President of the Vasco da Gama Movement for two and a half years, it gives me a deep sense of pride to look back on what was an extremely challenging and exciting period, but ultimately one which proved to be tremendously rewarding, engaging, stimulating and invigorating. A time I will never forget.

Rural round up: The development of the Rural Family Medicine Café

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 03:34:38 GMT

Mayara Floss is a keynote speaker at the WONCA World Rural health conference coming to Cairns, Australia from 29 April- 2 May 2017. she created the Rural Family Medicine Café to provide a forum to discuss Rural Health and has now written a "how to" manual so others can expand on the rural cafe movement

WICC report 2015-16

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:16:21 GMT

WICC is the WONCA International Classification Committee, the oldest working committee of WONCA. The WICC currently has 45 members from 29 countries. "A classification is much more than the annoying outflow of bureaucrats. Instead it is a tool to separate the fuzzy world into disjunctive categories in order to make it countable and statistically describable."

Fragmentos de política desde Canadá – defendiendo una Medicina de Familia internacional

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 01:19:35 GMT

Este mes, el artículo de Fragmentos de Política recibe nuestra primera “invitada externa” y ha sido escrito por parte de la profesora Katherine Rouleau del Centro Besrour. La presentación de la profesora Rouleau nos muestra como una organización miembro puede intentar influir sobre el Gobierno a través de la promoción de una consulta oficial.

Policy bite from Canada : Advocating for Family Medicine internationally.

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:17:33 GMT

This month’s Policy Bite is our first ‘external invite’ and has been written by Professor Katherine Rouleau of the Besrour Centre, which is linked with our WONCA Member Organization - the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Prof Rouleau’s submission shows how a member organization can try to impact on government through participating in an official consultation.

Anna Stavdal's vision for WONCA Europe

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:37:59 GMT

Anna Stavdal of Norway is the new president of WONCA Europe. She outlines her plans for the region for the coming two years. - To provide our populations with primary medical care of high quality, we need to be recognized by colleagues and politicians as key players of the primary care team.

WONCA Europe Prague 2017 - Abstracts deadline closing

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:25:46 GMT

WONCA Europe's conference will be held in Prague from June 28 to July 1, 2017. Due to a high level of interest from participants, we are pleased to announce that the abstract submission deadline has been extended to January 15, 2017.

SIG on NCDs reports on Rio

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 11:44:47 GMT

The new WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has participated in the 2016 Conference in Rio de Janeiro with different activities. Convenor, Dr Domingo Orozco-Beltran reports.

WHO Technical Series on Safer Primary Care

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 02:16:52 GMT

The Technical Series on Safer Primary Care is a series of nine monographs, which explore the magnitude and nature of harm of each topic in the primary care setting, and provides potential solutions and practical next steps for improvement.

WONCA Working Party for Mental Health Activity Plan 2016-18

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 02:01:46 GMT

The aim of the working party is to enhance global equity of access to high quality primary mental health care. Our objectives are to improve internal structures, offer mental health guidance for WONCA members and provide global leadership on primary mental health care. Here are the activities planned for the next two years.

Mental Health Matters - news after Rio

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 01:50:14 GMT

Prof Chris Dowrick the new chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health (WWPMH) intends a regular series of bulletins to keep you all in touch with latest developments and activities for our Working Party. Here is news following on from Rio.

IX Spanish conference on patient safety in primary care: “Challenges and strategies”.

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 01:31:47 GMT

The IX Spanish Conference on Patient Safety in Primary Care took place in Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid on May 13th 2016 with the theme “Challenges and Strategies in patient safety in primary care”. More than 150 primary care professionals met together to share patient safety activities.

WONCA Special Interest Group highlights palliative care in Rio.

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:24:59 GMT

The Rio pre-conference of the WONCA SIG on Cancer and Palliative care attracted a large group, including many Brazilians eager to hear about palliative care in the community internationally.

New board for LebaneseSociety of Family Medicine

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:05:24 GMT

The Lebanese Society of family medicine announced a new board in September 2016.

Dr Halfdan Mahler, WHO’s third Director-General, dies at 93

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 02:24:00 GMT

Prof Michael Kidd, WONCA Immediate Past President directs us to an announcment by the WHO that Dr Halfdan Mahler, the third WHO Director-General has died. Prof Kidd says "He is being hailed, I think appropriately, as a hero of global public health and primary health care."

WONCA Europe Prague 2017

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:26:06 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to the 22nd WONCA Europe Conference that will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from June 28 to July 1, 2017. Abstract submission and registration is open.

WONCA Awards 2016 - winners

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:13:25 GMT

At the WONCA World conference in Rio, various WONCA award winners were announced. Many winners are well known leaders in WONCA and family medicine.

WONCA Rural early bird registrations now open!

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 10:17:50 GMT

Register now for the 14th WONCA World Rural Health Conference, being held in Cairns from Saturday 29 April – Tuesday 2 May 2017.

WONCA Executive 2016-18

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:30:46 GMT

WONCA World has a new Executive Committee who will serve until November 2016.Our first woman President,, Prof Amanda Howe, has just taken over from Prof Michael Kidd.

Introducing Victor Ng and Miguel Pizzanelli - new SIG convenors

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:46:10 GMT

At the Rio conference several new WONCA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) were announced. This month we feature the convenors of two of these, namely Dr Victor Ng of Canada (SIG on Emergency Medicine) and Dr Miguel Pizzanelli of Uruguay (SIG on Quaternary Prevention and Overmedicalization).

Marc Rivo, WONCA Fellow – what is he doing now?

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:46:49 GMT

Marc Rivo, MD MPH, past WONCA editor (2001-2010) of WONCA News, received the prestigious WONCA Fellowship, in Rio, in November 2016. The current WONCA Editor asked him to write about his activities and passions. Marc is President of the Southeast Region of the American Friends of Bar Ilan University, and supporter with his wife Karen of the BIU Medical School and its Department of Population Health. He has chosen to write about his involvement in the BIU hoping it is of interest to WONCA Members.

Visit to two Rio health clinics

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:48:31 GMT

WONCA Editor, Karen Flegg and WONCA South Asia Rural leader, Pratyush Kumar, paid visits to primary care clinics in the progressive Brazilian Health System. Here are their impressions.

WONCA Working Party on Research Activity Plan for the 2016-18

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:47:32 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Research's new Chair, Prof Felicity Goodyear-Smith, reports on the meeting in Rio's development of activity plans for the next two years.

The first woman President - a personal world view from Rio

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT

Prof Amanda Howe of the UK has just taken office as WONCA President, and is our first woman president. The handover occurred at the WONCA World conference in Rio in early November 2016. Here is her personal world view from Rio.

La première présidente - une vue personnelle du monde de Rio

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:58:19 GMT

Professeur Amanda Howe vient de prendre ses fonctions en tant que Présidente de WONCA et première femme à ce poste. La passation des pouvoirs a eu lieu à la Conférence mondiale de WONCA à Rio au début novembre 2016. Voici, de Rio, sa vision personnelle du monde.

WONCA Rural comes to Cairns Australia, in April 2017

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:20:08 GMT

The 14th WONCA World Rural Health Conference will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre, Australia, from 29 April to 2 May 2017. The conference will be based around themes most relevant to all rural and remote health practitioners. These include social and environmental determinants of health; leadership, education and workforce; social accountability and social capital, and rural clinical practices: people and services.

Donate or register for bursaries to attend WONCA Rural Conference

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:06:19 GMT

“Young Doctors”, doctors from developing countries, and medical students, are invited to apply for bursaries to support them to attend the WONCA Rural Health Conference which will be held in Cairns, Australia from 29 April -2 May 2017. Others are invited to support bursaries for colleagues or medical students.

Launched in Rio - Rio Statement and resources

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 09:15:00 GMT

The WONCA Rio statement was launched By Professor Michael Kidd at the opening ceremony of the WONCA World conference held recently in Rio. He also launched the following items developed in the last triennium.

Viviana Martinez-Bianchi – new WONCA WHO Liaison

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:11:00 GMT

Dr Viviana Martinez-Bianchi from USA and Argentina was elected in Rio, as a Member-at-Large on the WONCA World executive and is the new WONCA WHO Liaison person. She reports on the WHO presence and presentations at our recent World conference in Rio.

From the CEO’s Desk: Reporting on Rio

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 11:06:00 GMT

The CEO, Garth Manning, reports on the recent WONCA World Council meeting followed by the World conference in Rio.

Bursaries help colleagues to attend Rio

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:01:29 GMT

WONCA Europe and WONCA World organised a bursary call and offered funding for colleagues to attend the 21st WONCA World Conference and the 17 winners traveled to Rio de Janeiro

La primera mujer Presidenta: Un punto de vista persona de Río de Janeiro

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:24:40 GMT

La Profesora Amanda Howe del Reino Unido ha asumido el cargo de Presidenta de WONCA, y será nuestra primera mujer presidente. La toma de posesión tuvo lugar en el Congreso mundial de WONCA en Río de Janeiro a prinicpios de este noviembre de 2016. Compartimos aquí su visión personal del Congreso de Río.

WONCA Rio statement 2016

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:13:11 GMT

At the WONCA World conference opening ceremony, in Rio de Janeiro, WONCA President, Prof Michael Kidd released the “Rio Statement” calling for all countries to increase the number of family doctors to achieve high quality comprehensive primary care and universal health coverage.

New Report: Achieving SDGs with innovative primary care education

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:21:36 GMT

The report, Achieving Universal Health Coverage: technology for innovative primary care education, was officially released at the 21st WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by WONCA and iheed.

WHO Framework on integrated people-centred health services website

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:01:46 GMT

At the Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly Member States officially adopted the Framework on integrated people-centred health services (IPCHS) and its supporting resolution, formally giving the WHO Secretariat the mandate to work across the organization to support the implementation, national adaptation and operationalization of the Framework. The new website aims to be a steward for the Framework

WONCA Council Agenda and Papers Rio 2016

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:20:56 GMT

From the President: final reflections

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:54:00 GMT

This is my final report to you as WONCA President and so I would like to share with you some reflections on the huge amount of work that is carried out by WONCA and our dedicated family doctor members and supporters all around the world.

High-level UN Commission recommends reform of health systems

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:55:57 GMT

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set an ambitious agenda to improve the lives of all. Recent outbreaks have additionally confirmed the urgency of building resilient health systems and strengthening global health security. Health workers and health employment reside at the heart of the SDG agenda.

Special WONCA edition of Education for Primary Care - EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:54:04 GMT

We are delighted to announce the publication of a special WONCA Edition of the journal Education for Primary Care with exclusive access available to WONCA readers

Du Président: réflexions finales

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:45:26 GMT

Voici mon rapport final en ma qualité de président de WONCA et je voudrais donc partager quelques réflexions sur l'énorme quantité de travaux menés à bien par WONCA et nos membres médecins de famille ainsi que par nos supporters à travers le monde.

Rio - Meetings, Social events, Program

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 02:22:00 GMT

This page summarises important meetings and details particularly for Council delegates and members of WONCA Working Parties or Special Interest Groups. Also includes links to the preliminary program and social event summary.

Job Metsemakers: From Prague 2013 to Rio 2016 to …

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:40:00 GMT

Job Metsemakers reflects: It was not a surprise that I left Prague in 2013 as President of WONCA Europe. But I also left Prague as an Executive Board member of WONCA World, and as Chair of the WONCA Membership Committee. With Rio fast approaching it is a good opportunity to reflect on my three and a half years as a WONCA Europe President.

Incoming Asia Pacific Region President: Prof Meng-Chih Lee

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 13:02:45 GMT

In his new capacity as the President for WONCA Asia Pacific Region, Prof Meng-Chih Lee, coupled with his Asia Pacific council members and World WONCA, would like to strengthen Rajakumar Movement, continue to support Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award, try to invite the non-member countries in Asia Pacific region to join in WONCA , and to maintain good partnership with WHO Western Pacific Region.

Del Presidente: últimas palabras

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:55:22 GMT

Estas son las últimas palabras que os dedico como Presidente de WONCA y es por eso que me gustaría compartir con vosotros algunas reflexiones acerca de la gran cantidad de trabajo que WONCA lleva a cabo y sobre la dedicación de todos los profesionales de la Medicina de Familia en todo el mundo.

From the CEO’s Desk : A tale of two visits and two videos

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:54:09 GMT

The CEO reports on visits to The Maldives, the UK and two videos - one from the RCGP and the other from WHO EMRO.

Rural round-up : from Norway to Rio: three locations, three messages

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:51:15 GMT

John Wynn- Jones writes: I have just returned from a remarkable international symposium in Norway on the research associated with generalism in rural practice, which was hosted by the Centre for Rural Medicine at the University of Tromso. Although the term rural generalism appears to be new, it is really a reaffirmation of the fact that doctors working in rural & isolated communities are by nature generalists. Good rural doctors, who have such a wide scope of practice have to be good generalists.

WHO EMRO video on family practice

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:21:42 GMT

WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office has produced an advocacy video on family practice. Prof Michael Kidd, WONCA President, was invited to provide some words from WONCA for inclusion in the video

WONCA supports Bill of Rights for Individuals with Mental Illness

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 09:30:21 GMT

WONCA has supported a Bill of Rights produced by the World Psychiatric Association. The Bill of Rights has been supported by the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health and WONCA World Executive.

College of Family Medicine Pakistan initiates research cell.

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 09:07:51 GMT

College of Family Medicine Pakistan has initiated its research cell. The project was initiated by the board of executive directors of the CFMP. Some of these members have expertise in conducting both clinical as well as community interventional research.

Balearic Meeting of European Residents & Young GPs coming next month

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 09:44:13 GMT

The Balearic and Spanish Societies of Family and Community Medicine (Ibamfic and SemFYC) have the great honor to invite you to the IV Balearic Meeting of European Residents & Young GPs - “Connecting Doctors”, which will be held in Palma de Mallorca on October 21st and 22nd of 2016.

South Asia region president visits Maldives

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:54:07 GMT

Dr Garth Manning and I, were invited to visit Maldives from 20th to 22nd August 2016 by Dr Ali Shareef, the Maldives’ first Dirct Member of WONCA and also its first GP trainee

Fragmentos de política : La Salud Mental – conectando todo lo que hacemos en Medicina de Familia

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:52:43 GMT

El próximo 10 de octubre es el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental (World Mental Health Day, WMHD). El tema entorno el cual gira el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental de este año es “primeros auxilios psicológicos”.

Policy bite : mental health – bridging everything we do in family medicine

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:46:35 GMT

October 10th is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). This year’s WMHD theme is ‘Dignity in Mental Health-Psychological and Mental Health First Aid for All" - which is a common need in our clinics.

Goodfellow Gems - an educational resource for FPs

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:06:00 GMT

WONCA is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Goodfellow Unit of the University of Auckland in New Zealand. As a result we will be promoting an educational resource "GoodFellow Gems" which are produced by the Goodfellow Unit.

EMR conference coming in March 2017.

Sat, 10 Sep 2016 10:53:30 GMT

As the President of WONCA East Mediterranean Region, it gives me great pleasure and honor to invite you to Fourth WONCA East Mediterranean Region Family Medicine Congress which will be held during 2-4 March 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Rural round up : Rural health success stories feature an Amanda Howe poem.

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:30:01 GMT

Have you heard about the "Rural Health Stories" set up by a partnership of WONCA Rural South Asia (WoRSA) and the World Rural Medicine Students Network. This month we note that WONCA’s President Elect, Prof Amanda Howe has submitted a very lovely poem "Human Kindness".

From the President Pioneering Family Medicine Training in the South Pacific

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:53:00 GMT

The Cook Islands Fellowship in General Practice training program aims to create a workforce of well-trained family doctors to serve the future health care needs of the people of the Cook Islands, and is part of a wonderful collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education in the Cook Islands, the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and New Zealand’s University of Otago.

WHO global survey on the use of CT in asymptomatic individuals

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:33:37 GMT

WHO is conducting a global survey on the use of computed tomography (CT) in asymptomatic individuals for individual health assessment to gather information on the current status of this practice, and results are to be presented in Rio.

Fragmentos de política - Ideas acerca de los impactos

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:03:26 GMT

Sugiero que podríamos hacer un mejor uso con la gran cantidad de recurso de nuestros miembros. Podríamos tener una mayor cantidad de “grandes conversaciones” focalizadas en algunos de los temas clave para nuestra disciplina.

Pakistan launches research cell to support primary care research

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 05:12:20 GMT

The College of Family Medicine Pakistan has initiated its research cell. The College shall be training and supporting its members all over the country for primary care research projects.

Del Presidente : Liderando la Medicina de Familia en el Sur del Pacífico

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 05:10:16 GMT

El programa formativo de la Comunidad de las Islas Cook de Práctica Generalista tiene la voluntad de crear un personal de médicos de familia con una buena formación para dar cobertura a las futuras necesidades de la Asistencia Sanitaria de la población de las Islas Cook, y forma parte de una estrecha colaboración entre el Ministerio de Sanidad y el Ministerio de Educación de las Islas Cook, el Real Colegio de Nueva Zelanda de Médicos Generalistas, y la Universidad de Nueva Zelanda de Otago.

Du président: Approche innovatrice de la formation en médecine familiale dans le Pacifique sud

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 05:08:34 GMT

Le programme de formation de l'Association de médecine générale des Iles Cook vise à créer une main d'oeuvre de médecins de famille bien formés pour servir les futurs besoins en soins de santé des habitants des Iles Cook et représente une excellente collaboration entre le Ministère de la santé et le Ministère de l'éducation des Iles Cook, le Royal College of General Practitioners de Nouvelle Zélande, ainsi que l'université néo-zélandaise d'Otago.

Gabby Ivbijaro writes in Huffington Post about FGM

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:37:54 GMT

Well known WONCA identity and past chair of the Working Party on Mental Health, Prof Gabriel Ivbijaro MBE is now President of the World Federation for Mental Health, and has a new blog in the Huffington Post. His latest is reproduced here courtesy of the Huffington Post.

Rio preliminary program now available online

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:26:25 GMT

The preliminary program for the WONCA World conference being held in Rio in early November is now online. Program at a glance is listed in this item.

Resources- PEARLS added this month

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:08:01 GMT

PEARLS are an independent product of the Cochrane primary care group and are meant for educational use and not to guide clinical care. Next month we begin a relationship with the Goodfellow Unit of the University of Auckland which will see us promote their "Goodfellow Gems" another clinical resource.

From the CEO's desk: WONCA Membership explained

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 06:17:21 GMT

The CEO, Garth Manning, explains the various categories of membership for organizations and individuals. Also listed are new Organizational members in the current triennium 2013 -2016.

WONCA Europe 2017 call for abstracts

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 05:29:17 GMT

The Czech Society of General Practice will be the host organization for the 22nd WONCA Europe Conference, which will be held in Prague from 28th June to 1st July 2017, and they have informed us that abstract submission is now open.

Statement to 66th Session of the WHO Afro ‎Ministerial meeting

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 05:24:59 GMT

WONCA Africa was given the opportunity to present a Statement to the delegates at the ongoing 66th Session of the WHO Afro ‎Ministerial meeting holding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Policy Bite: Ideas into impacts

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 05:17:26 GMT

I am going to suggest we could do one thing better with the rich resources of our members. We could have more focused ‘big conversations’ on some of the key topics for our discipline. We have many policy experts in our community, and many of the MOs are writing papers and strategies regularly for use in their own country.

WHO Framework on integrated people-centred health services

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 05:06:57 GMT

On 28 May 2016 at the Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly, WHO Member States officially adopted the Framework on integrated people-centred health services (IPCHS) and its resolution on “Strengthening integrated, people-centred health services”, formally giving the WHO Secretariat the mandate to work on this new programmatic area.

Health is Primary campaign in the USA

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:15:56 GMT

Family Medicine for America is a collaboration between the USA’s eight leading family medicine organizations. It has launched a national three-year campaign, Health is Primary, to raise awareness of the role of primary care in the health care system and demonstrate its value in delivering on the Triple Aim of better health, better care and lower costs.

2017 AFMC Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:56:11 GMT

Applications close November 4, 2016 for the the AFMC Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award. The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) last year announced a new award - the AFMC Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award. Named after Dr Charles Boelen, a world leader in Social Accountability, it aims to celebrate people or organizations whose professional accomplishments are reflective of the principles of social accountability.

From the President
Singapore and the Sustainable Development Goals

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:32:00 GMT

The recognition of family medicine as a specialty matters. We want our medical graduates to become family doctors by choice, not by accident... I was reminded by college president, Associate Professor Lee Kheng Hock, that family medicine is not yet recognized as a medical specialty in Singapore.

Dr Fons SIPS : 1940 - 2016 Vasco da Gama Movement founder

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:40:00 GMT

It is with great sadness that we today learned of the death on 22nd July 2016 of our great friend, colleague and one of the Founding Fathers of the Vasco da Gama Movement, Fons Sips.

New Special Interest Group on Genetics - Why?

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:25:00 GMT

A newly formed WONCA Specialist Interest Group on Genetics has been set up and we hope the topics and themes discussed in this short paper will interest WONCA members (and we look forward to having new members join!).

Karen Flegg - A very Danish practice experience.

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:28:00 GMT

WONCA editor, Karen Flegg, writes: The recent WONCA Europe conference provided an opportunity for attendees to undertake a visit to the practice of Danish colleagues. I was welcomed by Dr Gobind Kalsi and Dr Kristian Müller at their practice in Vesterbro, Copenhagen.

Policy Bite: What is, or is not, Family Medicine?

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:58:00 GMT

Definitions, models and limits... Does this matter? I think it does, at least at the level of the ‘system’. While individual circumstances and opportunities may vary, a health care system that does not implement the full scope of family medicine is likely to be less cost-effective.

From the CEO: Important things repeated

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:26:00 GMT

A timely reminder from our CEO about details for the coming World conference in Rio and the associated meetings of WONCA groups and WONCA World Council. Links to the latest on Zika virus.

Cultural exhibitions & contests for Rio close August 31

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:01:00 GMT

As part of the cultural calendar for WONCA World 2016 in Rio, our colleagues in the Brazilian Society of Family and Community Medicine have launched a call for two exhibitions and three contests of cultural material. The two exhibitions call for video and photograph submissions, whilst the three contests are seeking short story, music and poetry submissions. Deadline August 31.

WONCA Africa news

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:04:01 GMT

From Shabir Moosa, Secretary, on behalf of the WONCA Africa Executive Committee brief news from WONCA Africa including next year's conference dates.

Amanda Howe visits Taiwan and the TAFM Action Plan

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 09:53:20 GMT

Report from Prof Howe regarding her visit to Taipei, Chinese Taipei, Asia Pacific Region, July 8-11 2016. During a press conference attended by Prof Amanda Howe, the Taiwan Association of Family Medicine released the Taiwan Action Plan.

WONCA Policy on eHealth

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 09:29:12 GMT

WONCA has launched its new policy statement on eHealth developed by the WONCA Working Party on eHealth. The statement on eHealth calls for information technology that supports the family doctor in providing patient-centered care that has high quality and is safe.

Rural Round-up: Ewen Mc Phee's masterclass on social media & medicine

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 05:07:26 GMT

This month's rural round up is a presentation given in April by Ewen Mc Phee "Masterclass on Social Media and Medicine". You can read the transcript below or alternatively watch it on YouTube.

World Mental Health Day (October 10) educational material

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 02:47:30 GMT

World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Professor Gabriel Ivbijaro current President WFMH (World Federation for Mental Health) encourages us all to promote the day.

STFM Foundation International Scholarship

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 02:18:53 GMT

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Foundation supports the sharing of expertise among those who want to advance the family medicine model throughout the world. One scholarship recipient is selected each year and receives funding to attend the STFM Annual Spring Conference.

Du président: Singapour et les Objectifs du Développement Durable

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 02:16:40 GMT

Cette identification de la médecine familiale comme spécialité est importante. Nous devons montrer aux meilleurs étudiants en médecine de toute nation que les soins de santé primaires au niveau de la communauté sont un choix de carrière viable et louable et nous devons les encourager à nous joindre dans cette carrière. Lee Kheng Hock, professeur agrégé et président du collège, a rappelé que la médecine familiale n'est pas encore reconnue comme spécialité médicale à Singapour.

Del Presidente : Singapur y los Objetivos de Crecimiento Sostenible

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:44:15 GMT

El hecho de reconocer la Medicina de Familia como una especialidad es importante. Es necesario que los mejores estudiantes de Medicina y los más brillantes de todos los países perciban la Atención Primaria y la asistencia Comunitaria como una carrera estimulante y que vale la pena, y que se nos unan en la especialidad Familiar y Comunitaria... El colega Presidente y Profesor Asociado, Lee Kheng Hock, me recordó que la Medicina Familiar todavía no es una especialidad médica reconocida en Singapur.

Fragmentos de política: ¿Qué es y qué no es la Medicina de Familia?

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:07:55 GMT

Definiciones, modelos y límites... ¿Esto importa? Yo creo que sí, al menos a nivel del “sistema”. Mientras que las circunstancias individuales y las oportunidades pueden variar, un sistema sanitario que no implementa todo el ámbito de la Medicina de Familia es probable que sea menos coste-efectivo.

Euripa rural health forum coming in Marseille

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:13:47 GMT

The 6th Euripa Rural Health Forum, to be held in Marseille 23-24 September 2016, will address the full scope of research and educational questions facing rural family doctors of all ages, through presentations, workshops, and poster sessions.

WONCA Europe 2016 report - keynotes online

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:05:43 GMT

Did you realise that we all just had a fantastic conference in Copenhagen? That is what we hear. We hope that you all had enjoyable stays in Denmark and Copenhagen – and hopefully many of you got the opportunity to travel to some of the other Nordic countries as well. We want to thank you for the brilliant contributions you all made. Whether it was scientific, clinical or as an interested clinician, everyone made the WONCA Europe Conference 2016 a memorable conference.

Young doctor bursaries for Rio close August 15

Sun, 17 Jul 2016 01:42:57 GMT

The Brazilian Society of Family and Community Medicine (SBMFC) as official organizer of the RIO WONCA 2016 conference will offer 30 bursaries to provide the opportunity for young family physicians/general practitioners from around the world to attend the event.

WHO Information for travellers visiting Zika affected countries

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:12:50 GMT

As the WONCA World conference in Rio approaches, you may be interested in the latest WHO advice relating to the Zika virus.

GPtopia- VDGM think to the future.

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 08:58:07 GMT

Vasco da Gama young doctors imagined themselves in 2084 at the recent Copenhagen conference. The result is the GPtopia healthcare declaration.

From the President
Family Medicine challenges in Japan & Indonesia

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:51:00 GMT

This past month I have visited family medicine colleagues in Japan and Indonesia and have gained insights into some of the challenges facing family medicine development in each country.

WONCA North America Region report 2015-16

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:09:03 GMT

Ruth Wilson, region president reports: member organizations of the North American region of WONCA remained strong and active in the past year. All held successful and well-attended meetings in 2015.

Raman Kumar "at my ancestral rural village in Bihar India"

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:19:00 GMT

Raman Kumar writes about his visit to his ancestral rural village in Bihar India and there are more reports on World Family Doctor Day - this time from China and Ukraine.

Fragmentos de política: Marco prioritario.

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:44:04 GMT

En enero, el Presidente Ejecutivo y yo asistimos al Encuentro del Premio Príncipe Mahindol en Bangkok en representación vuestra. Se trataba solamente de una invitación a ese Congreso político creado en memoria del Príncipe Mahidol de Songkla, reconocido como el “Padre de la Medicina Moderna y de la Sanidad Pública de Tailandia”.

Policy Bite : Priority setting.

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:41:00 GMT

In January, the CEO and I attended the Prince Mahindol Award Conference in Bangkok on your behalf. This is an ‘invitation only’ policy conference set up in the memory of Prince Mahindol of Songkla, who is recognized as ‘The Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand’.

From the CEO: WHA, Europe conference, Zika and Rio.

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 07:25:06 GMT

The two key events I want to talk about this month are the World Health Assembly, held in late May, and the WONCA Europe conference in Copenhagen from 15th to 18th June. I also briefly want to mention the many great activities undertaken by our member organizations to celebrate World Family Doctor Day.

WONCA delegation at the 69th World Health Assembly

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 06:55:35 GMT

WONCA was represented at the 69th World Health Assembly by Michael Kidd, Amanda Howe, Garth Manning and Luisa Pettigrew. During the WHA this year new resolutions were adopted on a host of topics from the Sustainable Development Goals to Mycetoma. Margaret Chan, Director General, during her speech highlighted approval of the new programme for health emergencies. She welcomed the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and member states’ commitment to universal health coverage. The Zika outbreak featured frequently in discussions.

Del Presidente : Los retos de la Medicina de Familia en Indonesia y en Japón

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 06:54:00 GMT

El mes pasado visité a los colegas médicos de familia en Indonesia y en Japón y compartieron conmigo su percepción acerca de los retos para el desarrollo de la Medicina de Familia en cada país.

Du président: Les défis confrontant la médecine familiale au Japon et en Indonésie

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 06:10:59 GMT

Le mois dernier, j'ai rendu visite à des collègues de médecine familiale au Japon et en Indonésie, ce qui m'a permis de me faire une idée des défis confrontant le développement de la médecine familiale dans ces deux pays.

Launch of the new Student’s Handbook for Professional Exchanges in Primary Care

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 03:50:36 GMT

During the past months, the International Federation of Medical Student’s Associations (IFMSA) and WONCA’s Family Medicine 360º (FM360º) program have been collaborating in order to review the learning outcomes and create a checklist for the IFMSA Student’s Handbook for Professional Exchanges in Primary Care.

Special Interest Group (SIG) on Health Equity June news

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:06:26 GMT

Greetings from the WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Health Equity. For this edition, we take a glance at GPs at the Deep End, which has and continues to strive for health equity in the most deprived areas of Scotland. In Global Focus, we take a look at studies from Guatemala, Sweden to India.

Combating the stigma of mental illness – an online course

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:01:39 GMT

Combating Stigma is a web-based course created by a partnership of organizations. it is available online free of charge.

Young Doctor Movements Engaging in Rural Health Policy

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:39:00 GMT

Presented as a joint workshop from VdGM-EURIPA at WONCA Europe 2016 conference in Copenhagen this month - the aim was to get doctors thinking about ways in which they could influence policy changes to improve care for their patients and their own working conditions.

Next year we’ll have the first operational avatar of KRISTINA

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:30:00 GMT

Noticias semFYC Magazine has published a short video about the European Project KRISTINA in which the main responsible of the project’s objectives and achievements have been interviewed.

Legacy of WONCA Europe 2016 conference

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:00:19 GMT

The legacy of the WONCA Europe 2016 conference is a result of collaboration between the Host Organizing Committee, WONCA Europe Council and WONCA Europe Executive board. European Family Doctors call for Joint Action with Heads and Hearts!

Rural round-up : A look at telehealth

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:39:00 GMT

Dr Jo Scott-Jones of New Zealand and Dr Kate Dawson of Scotland (NHS) write about telehealth - Following the lead of the USA and Australia three years ago we developed a Rural Health Alliance in New Zealand, bringing together 40 different organisations that have an interest in the health and wellbeing of rural communities.

La Luz de Polaris Brilla Fuerte desde Tobago

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:03:44 GMT

Un congreso en particular llevado a cabo en la idílica isla de Tobago, del 14 a 19 de mayo 2016, fue único en mezclar los elementos necesarios para agrupar profesionales locales al tiempo que inculcaba un sentido de comunidad en un público de varios países. Esta reunión combinó la reunión anual de la isla y el Foro Polaris WONCA

Polaris light shines bright in Tobago

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:05:09 GMT

A particular conference in the idyllic island of Tobago from May 14th to 19th, 2016 was unique in blending the elements needed to engage the local professional body while instilling a sense of community in a wider audience from various countries. The meeting served to combine the island’s annual meeting and the WONCA Polaris Forum.

World Family Doctor Day 2016 celebrated worldwide

Wed, 25 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT

This year as always it seems World Family Doctor Day has grown in popularity. The theme of smoking cessation was taken up with enthusiasm as evidenced by some of the posters produced. Our feature is on the videos produced by WONCA’s young doctors’ movements

Global “One Health Day” – November 3, 2016

Wed, 25 May 2016 10:53:16 GMT

Three leading international One Health groups, the One Health Commission, One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team, and the Health Platform Foundation are partnering to create a global “One Health Day” on November 3.

From the President: Family medicine in the Middle East

Sun, 22 May 2016 11:27:00 GMT

I recently visited Saudi Arabia as a member of a World Health Organization mission. We had been invited to review primary health care across the country. This visit allowed me to witness the changes underway in a country that has firmly adopted a policy of strengthening primary health care through a family practice model.

From the CEO: new website, Rio and more

Sun, 22 May 2016 11:21:00 GMT

Garth Manning reports on the WONCA website upgrade, the planning for the World conference in Rio, information on Zika virus, and on his recent participation in the Cumbre in Costa Rica.

Du président: La médecine familiale au Moyen Orient

Sun, 22 May 2016 10:50:50 GMT

J'ai récemment visité l'Arabie Saoudite en tant que membre d'une mission de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé. Nous étions invités à examiner les soins de santé primaires à travers le pays.

Rural Roundup: Rabia Afridi in collaboration with Sameena Shah

Sat, 21 May 2016 10:32:00 GMT

A story from Pakistan - Dr Rabi Afridi moves to a remote area of Pakistan and commences work in charge of a Basic Health Unit. "My name is Rabia Afridi, the youngest and most pampered of my family. I was born into a Pathan family from the North West province of Pakistan"

Policy Bite: can you measure quality?

Fri, 20 May 2016 12:35:00 GMT

I was invited to a policy summit in Washington last month. Hosted by the Robert Graham Centre, and attended by many family medicine leads from the U.S.A., its declared purpose was to look at how changes in the payment structures for health care in the U.S.A. may, or may not, incentivise the ‘triple aim’ of first contact, coordinated, continuous, comprehensive primary care.

Taiwan Association celebrates 30 years with a declaration

Fri, 20 May 2016 11:37:23 GMT

The Taiwan Association of Family Medicine has released the 2016 Taiwan Declaration of Family Medicine to be issued during their 30 year Anniversary.

Fragmentos de política: ¿Podemos mesurar la calidad?

Fri, 20 May 2016 11:06:00 GMT

El mes pasado me invitaron a una cumbre sobre política en Washington. Organizada por parte del Robert Graham Centre, y con la asistencia de muchos médicos de familia líderes de los Estados Unidos, el objetivo que perseguía la cumbre era el de estudiar hasta qué punto los cambios en las estructuras de pago de la asistencia sanitaria en los Estados Unidos incentivan o no el “triple objetivo” de la Atención Primaria de contacto personalizado, coordinado, continuado y atención completa.

Del Presidente : La Medicina de Familia en el Próximo Oriente

Fri, 20 May 2016 10:32:05 GMT

Recientemente visité Arabia Saudí como miembro de una misión de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Fuimos invitados para hacer una revisión de la Atención Primaria en todo el país.

Rural Health Stories – a Pakistan example, Dr Sanam Shah

Sun, 08 May 2016 08:51:25 GMT

Aa sample story has been submitted from the rural areas of Pakistan by Dr Sanam Shah. You will realise after reading this story that why there is need for accessible, affordable and quality healthcare in rural areas. She has written it so beautifully that you can almost feel and visualise the situation faced by doctor as well as the patient.

Mensaje del Presidente de WONCA para el día del médico de familia

Sun, 08 May 2016 08:28:24 GMT

El próximo 19 de mayo es el Día del médico de familia. Se trata de un día para destacar y celebrar el papel y la contribución de los médicos de familia en todo el mundo.

WONCA Mental Health Consultancy in Moldova

Sun, 08 May 2016 08:12:01 GMT

Members of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health are participating in a major policy initiative to help Moldova move from institutional to community-based mental health care. In collaboration with the European Association for Communication in Healthcare (EACH) and NIVEL in the Netherlands, and with coordination from Trimbos, we are running a series of 'train the trainer' courses.

AAFP supports WONCA Europe Istanbul Statement

Thu, 05 May 2016 11:57:16 GMT

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), offers a statement in support of the WONCA Europe 2015 Istanbul Statement:

WONCA Europe Copenhagen conference newsletter No. 18

Thu, 05 May 2016 11:49:13 GMT

In Copenhagen in June we are delighted to present: Katherine Rouleau, associate professor with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto – giving a keynote on Inequality in health and specific patient groups

WONCA announces 2016 global five star doctor award to Atai Omoruto

Tue, 03 May 2016 11:53:09 GMT

The winner of the WONCA Global Five Star Doctor Award for 2016 is Dr Atai Anne Deborah Omoruto from Uganda, known to all as Atai. I am sad to advise that Atai passed away in Kampala on May 5, 2016 after a short illness.

Report from EURACT -a visit to Ukraine

Tue, 03 May 2016 11:46:16 GMT

Dr Jo Buchanan, president of EURACT reports - a visit to Ukraine. Following the council meeting in Budapest meeting I travelled to Uzghorod in the Ukraine with Pavlo Kolesnyk, at the invitation of Professor Ivan Chopey where I spoke at a national Conference of Family Doctors on the development of Family medicine in Europe.

Sri Lanka award to family physician inventor

Tue, 03 May 2016 11:40:40 GMT

Dr Sanath Hettige has won the first prize for the best medical invention (2013), for his invention of papaya leaf syrup, tablets and capsules for the treatment of dengue fever and other medical conditions.

WONCA President's message on World Family Doctor Day

Tue, 03 May 2016 10:25:45 GMT

May 19. 2016 - World Family Doctor Day. WONCA President, Prof Michael Kidd sends greetings to all colleagues thanking them work they do throughout the year.

World Family Doctor Day comes on May 19

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:19:00 GMT

World Family Doctor Day is fast approaching. What is your WONCA Member Organization doing on May 19? We already have some proposals for the day from Portugal, the Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago), and Bangladesh.

From the CEO's desk: Executive meeting and EMR conference

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:41:00 GMT

This month I want to tell you a little of the recent WONCA Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) conference in Dubai and also provide some feedback on the latest WONCA Executive meeting in Abu Dhabi on 20th and 21st March.

From the President: Family Medicine in Costa Rica

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:05:00 GMT

I was in Costa Rica to participate in the 6th Iberoamericana Family and Community Medicine Summit (Cumbre in Spanish), hosted in the capital city, San José, by the Association of Family and Community Medicine of Costa Rica, and our WONCA Iberoamericana CIMF Region, which includes the Spanish speaking nations of Central and South America, as well as Brazil, Portugal and Spain

High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 05:25:03 GMT

WONCA has provided a submission to the Commission through the recent public call for contributions issued by the Expert Group of the Commission, and Professor Ruth Wilson (WONCA President North America region) participated in a face-to-face consultation with health professional organisations on 11th April in Geneva.

WHO document "Communicating radiation risks in paediatric imaging"

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 10:31:12 GMT

WHO has just published the document “Communicating radiation risks in paediatric imaging: Information to support health care discussions about benefit and risk”. This document is intended to be a tool for health care providers to communicate about risks associated with paediatric imaging procedures.

Primary Health Care Improvement Global Stakeholder Meeting at the World Health Organization

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 10:28:04 GMT

A global stakeholder meeting seeking to shape a global agenda on measurement for improvement in primary health care (PHC) took place over 6th-8th April 2016 at WHO headquarters in Geneva.

WONCA Europe Copenhagen program

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 08:17:05 GMT

We are delighted to present the first edition of the ”programme at a glance” for WONCA Europe 2016. We received a record-large number of session proposals and abstracts. Based on external reviews and a thorough assessment by the energetic Scientific Committee, we are proud of the result.

Zika virus information

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 08:10:58 GMT

WONCA CEO, Dr Garth Manning has recently been in South America preparing for the coming WONCA world conference in Rio. He provides this summary of WHO information on the Zika virus.

SIG on Point of Care testing survey closing soon

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:41:00 GMT

During 2014, the WONCA Special Interest Group on Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) launched an online survey. The survey closes on June 30 - respond now!

Du président: Médecine familiale au Costa Rica

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:38:37 GMT

J' étais au Costa Rica pour participer au 6ème sommet ibéro-américain de médecine familiale et communautaire (Cumbre en espagnol), tenu dans la capitale San José, par l'association de médecine familiale et de médecine Communautaire du Costa Rica et de la région ibéro-américaine de WONCA CIMF, qui inclut les nations de langue espagnole d'Amérique Centrale et d'Amérique du Sud, ainsi que le Brésil, le Portugal et l'Espagne.

Del Presidente : Medicina de Familia y Cobertura Universal de Salud en Costa Rica

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:31:58 GMT

Estuve en Costa Rica participando en la 6ª Cumbre Iberoamericana de Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria que tuvo lugar en la capital del país, San José, organizada conjuntamente por la Asociación de Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria de Costa Rica y por nuestra Región WONCA CIMF Iberoamericana, en la que se encuentran los países de habla española de la América Central, así como Brasil, Portugal y España.

Network for Rural medical students being formed

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:59:44 GMT

Mayara Floss and John Wynn-Jones have been working with IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Student Associations) to establish a World Rural Medical Student Network (WRMSN).

Fragmentos de política: Pasar una revisión anual

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:29:43 GMT

Esta semana tuve mi evaluación – una especie de control anual de mi trabajo que me hizo un colega, y pasé por una valoración estandarizada basada en la evidencia que engloba todas las áreas de mi trabajo

Policy Bite: having an annual review

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:19:16 GMT

Prof Amanda Howe, WONCA President-elect, writes: I had my appraisal this week – an annual review of my work with a trained peer, and with a standardised submission of evidence that covers all areas of my work.

WHO EMRO reports on WONCA conference

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:11:49 GMT

The WHO intranet reports on the recent WONCA East Mediterranean region conference.. and do watch the great video "Family practice: towards universal health coverage."

Rural Round-up: Scott Kellerman - what we have in common

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:55:44 GMT

Bwindi Community Hospital, adjacent to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of southwestern Uganda, is a 120 bed hospital rated as one of the best in Uganda. The hospital’s original focus was addressing the health care of the Batwa pygmies, the original inhabitants of the Bwindi Forest.

College of Family Medicine Pakistan inaugurates Course for Diabetes

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:46:50 GMT

The College of Family Medicine Pakistan inaugurated a Certificate Course for Diabetes Management for Family Physicians, on 10th April 2016. The Course is aptly titled, “Fighting diabetes: educate 2 health.” The title is chosen in line with the WHO slogan 2016: "Beat the diabetes."

Al Razi young doctors' workshop

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:00:09 GMT

On the first day of the WONCA EMR conference in Dubai, the Al Razi Young Doctors’ Movement was privileged to present their first workshop in a regional conference

IFMSA Training Manual on Climate and Health

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:41:59 GMT

The International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA) is proudly launching a training manual, titled Climate and Health: Enabling Students and Young Professionals to Understand and Act Upon Climate Change Using a Health Narrative,

WONCA Europe's first newsletter

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:21:48 GMT

A Message from WONCA Europe President, Prof Job FM Metsemakers on the launch of the first WONCA Europe newsletter.

World Mental Health Day 2016 theme

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:10:23 GMT

The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) announces the theme for World Mental Health Day coming on October 10, 2016: "Dignity in Mental Health - Psychological & Mental Health First Aid for All"

RCGP International Travel Scholarship and Gambrill Awards

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:06:05 GMT

The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) welcomes applications for the current round of International Travel Scholarship and Eric Gambrill Memorial Awards.

Spice Route young doctors offered support by the MRCGP INT board

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:59:00 GMT

It gives me immense pleasure to inform you regarding generous support displayed towards encouraging young doctors of the South Asia region, through WONCA South Asia region’s Young Doctors’ Movement, The Spice Route, by the MRCGP INT board. The Spice Route movement members have been offered an annual support up to $ 2500 towards various activities.

From the President
Family Medicine transformation continues in China

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:06:00 GMT

This was my 8th visit to the People’s Republic of China since I became WONCA president in May 2013. WONCA has a long history of supporting our colleagues in China in the development of family medicine, dating back to the work commenced in the 1980s by past WONCA president, Dr Peter Lee, from Hong Kong.

Michael Kidd launches 'The Universal Doctor' stories

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:43:00 GMT

'The Universal Doctor’ is presented an example of the power of doctors’ stories. We are seeking more stories from family doctors from around the world to contribute to a new edition on humanity, human rights and resilience.

Rio 2016 speakers

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:22:00 GMT

Who are the speakers for WONCA Rio? Many concepts and topics related to the development of family medicine will be discussed, such as quaternary prevention, "overdiagnosis", electronic health records, management of common health problems, quality assessment, the pre-test probability, system management of health and organization, etc

Basic Occupational Health Service for Informal Industry resource published

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:11:00 GMT

The Indian Association of Occupational Health has just published a book, titled "Basic Occupational Health Service for Informal Industry: Manual for Primary Care Providers". The book is edited by well-known WONCA leader, Dr Ramnik Parekh and Dr Suvarna Moti.

From the CEO's desk: Many meetings and Rio planning dates

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 05:54:00 GMT

This month the CEO anticipates his coming attendance at a number of WONCA conferences and meetings. He also reminds us that World Family Doctor Day comes on May 19 and it certainly time to start planning activities. This year's suggested theme is smoking cessation and there are a number of resources available.

World Family Doctor Day - May 19th

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 05:49:00 GMT

What is your Member Organization planning will this year's World Family Doctor Day? This year we’d especially like to highlight smoking cessation. Read more here.

WONCA Europe 2016 - "patient voice" to speak

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 05:32:00 GMT

Ulrika Sandén is a social worker pursuing doctoral research of cancer processes at the Ingvar Kamprad Design Centre, Lund University, Sweden - meet her in Copenhagen! Remember: final deadline for very late abstracts is 31 March

Bangladesh Academy of Family Physicians report

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 04:29:00 GMT

The Bangladesh Academy of Family Physicians reports on recent activities including the annual conference, the WONCA South Asia Region conference held recently in Colombo, the Academy CME programs, the family medicine diploma course and finally the coming WONCA world conference in Rio.

Working Party on the Environment to have presence in Rio

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 04:14:00 GMT

Dr Enrique Falceto de Barros, Pro-Tem Chair WONCA Working Party on the Environment, message to members of the working party encouraging their participation in the WONCA World conference coming to Rio in November this year.

Del Presidente: La Transformación de la Medicina de Familia continua en China

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 03:57:00 GMT

Esta fue mi octava visita a la República Popular de la China desde que me convertí en Presidente de WONCA en mayo de 2013. WONCA tiene una larga historia de apoyo a los colegas chinos en el desarrollo de la Medicina Familiar, anterior del trabajo que empezó en los años ochenta por parte del anterior Presidente de WONCA, el Doctor Peter Lee, de Hong Kong.

Du président: La transformation de la médecine familiale continue en Chine

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 03:41:00 GMT

C'était ma 8ème visite en République populaire de Chine depuis ma nomination à la présidence de WONCA en mai 2013. WONCA s'est forgé une longue histoire dans le soutien des collègues de Chine en ce qui concerne le développement de la médecine familiale, depuis le travail débuté dans les années 80 par l'ancien président de WONCA, Dr Peter Lee de Hong Kong.

Launch of family medicine training in Malawi

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 01:17:00 GMT

On 25 February 2016, an exciting event occurred in Malawi, the launch of postgraduate family medicine training. Malawi is a landlocked country of about 17 million people in Southern Africa, one of the least developed nations in the world, but known as the warm heart of Africa.

International Perspectives on Primary Care Research

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:32:00 GMT

WONCA Working Party on Research members, Felicity Goodyear-Smith and Bob Mash have edited a new book due for release in May: International Perspectives on Primary Care Research.

Rio 2016 abstracts summary

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 02:46:35 GMT

Our next WONCA World conference is coming to Rio in November. Discount registration closes on April 30. The Host Organising committee has released details of abstracts received.

Skills lab at WONCA Europe 2016

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 02:36:34 GMT

Great news: The participants of WONCA Copenhagen will be able to train skills that are important to the daily work of a GP. We have created a “Skills lab” in an open area in the conference center.

From the President
Family Medicine transformation continues in China

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:07:45 GMT

Shenzhen is one of the miracles of modern China. Prior to 1979 it was a small market town. In that year it was established as the first Special Economic Zone in China, opening up opportunities for rapid foreign investment. It became one of the fastest growing cities in the world and now has a population of over 10 million people and a reputation for innovation and “leading the way”.

FM360 exchange hosts needed

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 09:16:07 GMT

Are you interested in hosting a young GP from overseas? The FM 360 program is looking for host practices particularly in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This program is supported by WONCA and works thanks to the collaboration of the seven WONCA Young Doctors’ Movements.

RCGP publishes Roger Neighbour's 'The Inner Physician'

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 09:03:06 GMT

RCGP publishes Roger Neighbour's 'The Inner Physician' -

Rural Round-up: de vuelta a la medicina rural catalana

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:57:48 GMT

En catalán tenemos un dicho que dice "roda el món i torna al Born", que significa que después de viajar por un tiempo; la gente tiene una tendencia natural a volver a su lugar de origen

Rural Round-up: returning to rural health in Catalonia

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:49:19 GMT

In Catalan we have an expression that says “roda el món i torna al born”, it means that after travelling for a while; people have a tendency to come back to their native place.

WONCA Europe 2016 February news

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:57:38 GMT

June and WONCA Europe in Copenhagen is getting closer :-) In Copenhagen in June we are delighted to present: Professor Martin Roland, University of Cambridge – giving a keynote on The future of primary care “What is primary care going to look like in the future?”

Philippines – FM educators conference

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:54:27 GMT

The Foundation for Family Medicine Educators will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on April 21-23, 2016 at, in Manila.

Call for Submissions to Education for Primary Care - WONCA Edition

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:04:58 GMT

The journal Education for Primary Care aims to reflect the best experience, expertise and innovative ideas in the development of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing primary care education. The journal is currently seeking submissions for a 'WONCA' special edition.

PEARLS - latest resources added

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 10:15:01 GMT

PEARLS are an independent product of the Cochrane primary care group and are meant for educational use and not to guide clinical care.

RCGP publishes new book: Mapping Uncertainty in Medicine

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:45:35 GMT

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has just published guidance to help clinicians understand uncertainty in medical practice, help them manage it effectively and improve their stress levels and resilience as a result.

From the CEO's desk: South Asia, Family Doctor Day and more

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:17:49 GMT

WONCA CEO, Dr Garth Manning reflects on the recent WONCA South Asia region conference and looks forward to the next WONCA conference in Dubai, in March, and to World Family Doctor Day, on May 19.

WONCA remains an 'organization in official relations" with WHO

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:11:20 GMT

WHO has confirmed that WONCA has had its "Organization in Official Relations" status renewed for a further three years. The decision was confirmed at the 138th session of the WHO Executive Board and detailed in a letter to the WONCA CEO .

The Spice Route young doctors report on Colombo

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:09:41 GMT

The recent WONCA South Asia region conference was preceded by ‘The Spice Route Movement session’ at Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo on 12 February 2016. The session manifested over seventeen young doctors representing seven different countries.

Du président: Développement de la médecine familiale en Asie du Sud

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 06:22:30 GMT

WONCA Asie du Sud a tenu sa conférence annuelle à Colombo au Sri Lanka en février. Plus de 600 médecins de famille du Sri Lanka, d'Inde, du Pakistan, du Bangladesh, du Bhutan et des Maldives se sont joints à des collègues de nombreuses autres nations afin de partager leurs expériences en soins cliniques, en éducation et formation, et en recherche.

Del Presidente: Los progresos de la Medicina Familiar en Asia del Sur

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 06:10:21 GMT

Nuestra región de WONCA Asia del Sur organizó su conferencia anual en Colombo, Sri Lanka, el pasado mes de febrero. Más de 600 médicos de familia de Sri Lanka, India, Pakistán, Bangladesh, Bután y las Maldivas coincidieron con colegas de muchos otros países de todo el mundo, para compartir sus experiencias en la Clínica Práctica, Educación y Formación e Investigación.

From the President Family Medicine developments in South Asia

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 05:58:45 GMT

Our WONCA South Asia Region held its annual conference in Colombo in Sri Lanka in February. Over 600 family doctors from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Maldives, joined together with colleagues from many other nations around the world, to share experiences in clinical care, education and training, and research.

Development of Family Medicine in Uganda

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 05:03:14 GMT

Family Medicine is rapidly evolving in Africa. By the year 2000, family medicine was well known only in South Africa and Nigeria. However by 2016, efforts to promote the discipline were underway in almost all African countries. This article summarises developments in Uganda.

Fragmentos de política: Optativas, intercambios y ética

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:01:32 GMT

Es un gran privilegio tener la oportunidad de viajar a otro escenario y aprender de nuevos colegas. Aquellos de nosotros que trabajamos en la docencia médica debemos considerar cuál es la mejor forma de hacer este trabajo en relación a los nuestros estudiantes y residentes, así como asegurarnos de que viven una gran experiencia.

WHO releases reports on Childhood Obesity and also on Ageing

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 05:08:30 GMT

The WHO has released two reports - the Ending Childhood Obesity report and the World report on Ageing and Health.

Policy Bite: Electives, exchanges and ethics

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 05:03:26 GMT

It is a great privilege to have the chance to go to another setting and learn from new colleagues. Those of us who work in medical schools need to consider how best to make this work for those who host our students and residents, as well as making sure they have a great experience.

Rural Round-up: WONCA South Asia group launch

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 07:41:20 GMT

It is planned to launch the WONCA Rural South Asia (WoRSA) health group formally during forthcoming WONCA-SAR conference in Feb 2016.

Policy Bites with Amanda Howe: 2015 in review

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:00:00 GMT

Professor Amanda Howe, our new President–Elect, said in her speech at the WONCA Council in 2013 that she would “help with policy messages". These are her policy bites from 2015.

WONCA Awards 2016

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 04:46:12 GMT

WONCA awards are available to assist doctors in attending the world conference in Rio de Janeiro. The awards include the Montagut scholarships, the WONCA foundation award and the Taiwan Family Medicine research award. Find out more about these awards and how to apply.

2016 – WONCA conferences

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:51:28 GMT

2016 sees a another WONCA world conference, this time coming to Rio, in November. There are also several regional events and events for young doctors so why not join us at a WONCA conference this year?

From the CEO's desk: looking forward to 2016

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 05:12:39 GMT

The WONCA CEO informs about deadlines and criteria for WONCA awards for 2016, and the year's conference calendar including preparations for Rio in November.

Fragmentos de política: Sociedades público-privadas de Atención Primaria de salud – ¿cuál es el “balance”?

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 04:56:51 GMT

Todos los gobiernos tienen que decidir cómo satisfacer las necesidades de su gente, y la mayoría de elecciones políticas se basan en diferentes creencias de cómo lograr hacerlo. Las cuestiones fundamentales acerca de cómo financiar las inversiones de la asistencia sanitaria y los otros sectores públicos necesitan estar dotadas de una forma de pensamiento clara y de una revisión recurrente de las decisiones que se toman.

Del Presidente: La reforma de la Medicina de Familia en Vietnam

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 04:45:01 GMT

El Doctor Tran Trong Thong es un médico de familia en la región rural de Soc Sun en Vietnam, al norte de la capital, Hanoi. El Centro de Salud Comuna Soc Sun, donde trabaja el Doctor Tran, ofrece ambos servicios de atención curativa y preventiva a una comunidad rural dispersa de 20.000 personas. El Doctor Tran lidera un equipo de Atención Primaria de la salud, que incluye enfermeras, comadronas, asistentes médicos y un farmacéutico...

Du président : Réforme de la médecine familiale au Vietnam

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 02:52:03 GMT

Dr Tran Trong est médecin de famille au Vietnam dans la zone rurale de Soc Sun, située au nord de la capitale Hanoï. Le centre médical communautaire de Soc Sun où travaille Dr Tran assure des services de soins curatifs et préventifs à une communauté rurale dispersée de 20.000 personnes. Dr Tran dirige une équipe de soins de santé primaires, qui compte des infirmières, des sages-femmes, des médecins auxiliaires et un pharmacien...

WHO short survey on Universal Health Coverage

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 02:46:21 GMT

Call for contributions! – short survey with a short deadline (15 February)! You can help WHO to better understand people’s needs and values about UHC. Your contribution, by completing this short survey of four questions, will offer new insights into how health systems can be more responsive, accessible and of high-quality in your context.

From the President: Family Medicine Reform in Vietnam

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:53:00 GMT

Dr Tran Trong Thong is a family doctor in the rural region of Soc Sun in Vietnam, north of the capital city of Hanoi. The Soc Sun Commune Health Station, where Dr Tran works, provides both curative and preventive care services to a dispersed rural community of 20,000 people. Dr Tran leads a primary health care team, which includes nurses, midwives, assistant doctors and a pharmacist..

Rural Round-up: reflections on three years

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:39:32 GMT

John Wynn-Jones write: On behalf of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice (WWPRP), I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We are coming to the end of our latest triennium and it’s a good time to reflect on what we have achieved and what we need to do in the next three years.

Policy Bite : Public-private partnerships for PHC

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 01:33:47 GMT

All governments have to decide how to meet the needs of their peoples, and most political elections are based on different beliefs as to how this can best be done. Fundamental issues about how to finance investment for health care and other public sectors require clear thinking and recurrent review of decisions made.

WONCA Europe 2016 conference New Year newsletter

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 01:15:26 GMT

WONCA Europe comes to Copenhagen - June 15-18, 2016 - Please note that the deadline for abstract submission has been extended until 5 February 2016

EACH - in collaborative relations with WONCA

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 04:30:12 GMT

The European Association of Communication in Healthcare (EACH) is delighted to have become an Organization in Collaborative Relations with WONCA.

SIG Health Equity New Year news

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:39:40 GMT

Hello again, from the WONCA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Health Equity. The health equity group is still bustling with activity writes convenor William Wong.

Fragmentos de política: Primeros años – la importancia de la intervención y la promoción para los médicos de familia

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:32:12 GMT

Uno de los aspectos más desgarradores de las fotos de los refugiados es el hecho de ver a niños pequeños arrastrándose a través de los desiertos, empujados a los botes o a través de las líneas de control policial. Cualquier familia puede ser víctima de una tragedia, pero los niños de las familias más humildes siempre tienen un mayor número de factores en contra.

From the CEO's desk: recent and future meetings

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:18:30 GMT

This month the WONCA CEO reflects on two WHO meetings that he has been to recently (on cardiovascular disease and ageing & health respectively) as well as next year's WONCA conferences. Finally, at the end of the year, seasons greetings are extended to all colleagues

Research Workshop at WONCA Istanbul

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:43:09 GMT

A one-day workshop on Research in Primary Health Care was organised by a joint collaboration between the European General Practice Research Network and the Vasco da Gama Movement during the VdGM preconference in Istanbul

WONCA SAR - Sri Lanka heading for a big bang in February

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:29:14 GMT

The WONCA South Asia Region conference organisers are planning an exciting conference in Colombo from 12 to 14 February, 2016.

semFYC : la Asamblea de WONCA Europa en Estambul

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:14:06 GMT

La Sociedad Española de Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria (semFYC) participó en la Asamblea y en el Congreso anuales celebrado en Estambul de WONCA Europa como miembro de las 45 organizaciones representadas por WONCA en toda Europa.

Drs Ramnik and Jyoti Parekh – Lifetime Achievement Award

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:11:04 GMT

At the recent conference of AFPI (Academy of Family Physicians of India) Ramnik and Jyoti were awarded the first AFPI Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their enormous contribution to family medicine development in the South Asia Region

VIII jornadas españolas de seguridad del paciente en atención primaria

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:00:01 GMT

El pasado 29 de mayo de 2015 tuvieron lugar las VIII Jornadas de Seguridad del Paciente en Atención Primaria en el aulario docente del Hospital de Cruces en Baracaldo (Bilbao. España)

Report: 8th Spanish conference on patient safety in primary care

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:45:41 GMT

The eighth annual conference on patient safety in primary care took place on May 29, 2015 in Cruces Hospital in Baracaldo, Bilbao (Spain).

From the President: Lessons from a great family doctor

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:36:00 GMT

Ian McWhinney was a family doctor from the UK who moved to Canada in 1967 to establish the Department of Family Medicine at Western University in Ontario. Ian influenced the careers and the attitudes of family doctors in many parts of the world.

Visit us in Copenhagen 15 - 18 June 2016

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:30:22 GMT

Many GPs are already looking very much forward to the WONCA Europe Conference in June 2016 in Copenhagen. We have already received a promisingly high number of abstract submissions and we hope you are considering submitting your abstract to the congress

Del Presidente: Lecciones de un gran médico de familia

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 04:53:00 GMT

Ian McWhinney influyó en las carreras y las actitudes de los médicos de familia en muchas partes del mundo, y fue uno de los líderes pioneros del desarrollo de la base académica de nuestra disciplina profesional. Ian murió en 2012 a la edad de 85 años.

Du président: Leçons d'un grand médecin de famille

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 04:15:00 GMT

Ian McWhinney a influencé les carrières et les attitudes des médecins de famille dans beaucoup de régions du monde, et il fut l'un des pionniers du développement de la base universitaire de notre discipline professionnelle.

Policy Bite: Early years – the importance of family doctors in intervention and advocacy.

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 01:17:00 GMT

One of the most heart wrenching aspects of the photos of refugees is the sight of small children trailing across deserts, being dragged into boats, or through police lines. Any family can be the victim of a tragedy, but the odds are stacked against children from lower income families.

Canadian College's new governance structure and board.

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 06:25:14 GMT

At the Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), members voted to approve a new governance structure for the College that will see a transition to a smaller skills-based Board of Directors.

Rural Round-up: new elective for undergraduates in Germany

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 06:02:04 GMT

Dr Jens Holst, from Germany is this month's Rural Round-up author. He writes about a new elective, undergraduate rural practice course at the University of Magdeburg.

WONCA EMR Submit your abstract

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 03:43:06 GMT

The scientific committee of 3rd WONCA East Mediterranean Region Family Medicine Congress 2016 invites presenters worldwide to submit abstracts to be presented as an oral or poster presentation

The VdGM Compass: Navigating the Sea of Soci@l Media

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:31:20 GMT

Our aims in creating this ePDF, through using actual case studies in peer-to-peer social media usage, were to empower family doctors, GP trainees and medical students, enabling them to make good use of social media, and to develop professional social media strategies that support the maintenance of a healthy work/life balance

WHO call to protect health from climate change

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:09:33 GMT

With less than two weeks away from the climate change negotiations in Paris (COP-21), please take a moment, if you haven’t done so, and sign the WHO Call to Action on health and climate change

Condoléances à nos collègues en France

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:15:13 GMT

Le président de WONCA et le président de WONCA Europe ont tous deux adressé des messages de condoléances concernant les attentats dévastateurs de Paris à nos collègues en France au nom de la famille WONCA.

WONCA condolences to French colleagues

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:56:38 GMT

WONCA President, Michael Kidd and WONCA Europe President, Prof Job FM Metsemakers have sent messages of condolence to our colleagues in France on behalf of the greater WONCA family.

III Encuentro Balear de residentes y jóvenes médicos de familia Europeos

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 01:53:00 GMT

Los pasados 11 y 12 de Septiembre de 2015, un centenar de residentes y jóvenes médicos de familia (JMF) se reunieron en el Colegio Oficial de Médicos de las Islas Baleares (COMIB) en Palma de Mallorca (España), para participar en el III Encuentro Balear de Residentes y JMFs, organizado por la Sociedad Balear de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (Ibamfic), con la colaboración del COMIB, de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (semFYC) y del Movimiento Vasco da Gama.

WONCA Europe feature- Istanbul conference, awards and more

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:38:01 GMT

WONCA Europe region held its annual conference in Istanbul during October and as a result WONCA News for November sees a focus on WONCA Europe. Harris Lygidakis, WONCA Europe Hon Secretary, reports on the conference. "Returning from the WONCA Europe conference in Istanbul, we look back at an amazing organizational feat, led by Okay Basak, Dilek Guldal, Mehmet Ungan and Resat Dabak, which saw the participation of more than 3,600 colleagues, more than 1,000 of whom being junior doctors or trainees."

From the President: Family Medicine reforms in Central Asia

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:48:00 GMT

I was in Kyrgyzstan, accompanied by WONCA president-elect, Amanda Howe, and WONCA Europe President, Job Metsemakers, for the nation’s first congress of general practitioners and family physicians, hosted by the Minister of Health and the leadership of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy. Kyrgyzstan, like many countries in Central Asia, is facing a new round of health system reform, based on family medicine and strengthening primary health care.

WONCA Europe 5 star doctor: Dr Ali Cerrahoğlu

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:47:47 GMT

WONCA Europe has announced its 5 Star doctor for 2015 : Dr Ali Cerrahoğlu MD, family physician of Turkey.

Montegut Scholars: Shastri Motilal and Patrick O'Donnell

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 06:44:55 GMT

The MGSP was established to foster international education, research and collaboration, in the specialty of family medicine. Read how the schoalrship helped Shastri Motilal from Jamaica and Patrick O'Donnell from Ireland.

WONCA Annual Report 2014-15

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 04:58:25 GMT

The WONCA Annual Report 2014-15 is now available. It is a large and comprehensive document produced by our Secretariat - find out more about WONCA activities.

WHO mental health guidelines updated

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 02:51:03 GMT

The World Health Organisation has recently updated its mhGAP guidelines for the management of common mental health problems in low and middle income countries. WONCA works closely with WHO and offers consultancy services in support of mhGAP.

WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence reports

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 02:35:33 GMT

We are proud to send you the first newsletter of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence.

The III Balearic Meeting of European Residents & Young GPs

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 02:14:25 GMT

On the 11th and 12th of September 2015, 100 Residents and Young GPs met at the Official Medical College of Balearic Islands (COMIB) in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), to take part in the III Balearic Meeting of European Residents & Young GPs

Del Presidente: Reformas en la Medicina de Familia en Asia Central

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 01:34:11 GMT

Yo estaba en Kirguistán, acompañado de la presidenta electa de WONCA Amanda Howe y del Presidente de WONCA Europa Job Metsemakers, en motivo del primer Congreso que se hacía en el país de profesionales y médicos generalistas, organizado por el Ministerio de Salud y la dirección de la Academia de Medicina del Gobierno de Kirguistán.

Fragmentos de política: Migraciones y refugiados de la salud

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 01:25:37 GMT

Compartimos el artículo de Fragmentos de política de este noviembre de la presidenta electa de WONCA, Amanda Howe acerca de la situación que se vive por la crises de los refugiados

Policy Bite: Migration & refugee health – new challenges

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:07:25 GMT

The recent situation of rapid and unplanned migration in Europe has raised my awareness of a situation which many other regions have already experienced. The WONCA Europe conference saw the launch of the ‘Istanbul statement’ on refugee health, and much discussion

From the CEO's desk: WONCA executive meet

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:53:18 GMT

This month I want to report back to everyone on the recent WONCA Executive meeting held in Istanbul on 18th and 19th October, just prior to the WONCA Europe conference.

East Mediterranean Region president reports on WHO meeting

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:13:12 GMT

WONCA EMR president, Mohammed Tarawneh reports on the 62nd session of WHO regional Committee for East Mediterranean Region

Activities WONCA SIG on migrant care, international health and travel medicine

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:56:33 GMT

Maria van den Muijsenbergh, convener of the WONCA special interest group on Migrant care, international health and travel medicine reports on activities in Istanbul and for the future.

One year of Occupational Health

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:44:29 GMT

A little over one year ago, WONCA News began a regular feature on the subject of Occupational Health including useful resources for clinical practice. Peter Buijs (right) & Frank van Dijk (left) are the promotors and main authors. Here we review the items published so far.

RCGP International Travel Scholarship and awards

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 22:53:28 GMT

Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) International Travel Scholarship and Eric Gambrill Memorial Awards - information for applicants

Rural Round-up: Rural Medical Generalism in Tasmania, Australia

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 01:56:00 GMT

This month's rural round-up is written by a trio of Australians working in Tasmania, who consider the different workforce needs of that island.

Working Party on Women in Family Medicine report

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:41:00 GMT

Prof Dada Leopando reports on a meeting of the WONCA Working Party on Women in Family Medicine (WWPWFM) held in June in the Philippines

WONCA Europe launches Istanbul Statement

Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:06:52 GMT

On behalf of our colleagues across our region, WONCA Europe and the Turkish association of Family Doctors have published a statement on the refugee crisis

WONCA Rio workshop abstracts close February 1

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:56:41 GMT

URGENT NOTICE: Abstracts for workshops, panels and symposia for the WONCA World conference coming to Rio next year close on February 1.

Fragmentos de Política: ¿Lo que se mide, se gestiona?

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:02:00 GMT

El cliché es, “si no se mide no se gestiona” – o simplemente puede no hacerse. Aunque existen numerosos riesgos asociados con querer medir cosas que no se pueden o no se deben medir, hay una cierta verdad en este dicho.

From the President: Perspectives on Iran

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:34:00 GMT

This was an interesting time to be in Iran, with the United Nations having recently announced a nuclear accord that could lead to the lifting of long-standing sanctions. I admit that I was a little nervous about visiting Iran, especially when told that I would have to undertake advanced security training through the United Nations. Once in Iran, I felt welcome and safe.

WONCA and International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation deliver collaborative products

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:33:00 GMT

WONCA and the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation are pleased to announce the release of the General Practitioner/ Family Practitioner Reasons for Encounter/ Health Issues (GP/FP) subset and the map from the GP/FP subset to the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC-2).

WHO/UNAIDS Global Standards for quality health care services for adolescents is launched

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:56:55 GMT

The recently published WHO/UNAIDS Global Standards for quality health care services for adolescents aims to assist policy-makers and health service planners in improving the quality of health-care services

Policy Bite: What gets measured gets managed?

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:44:51 GMT

Prof Amanda Howe is on holidays, so this month’s Policy Bite is written by guest author Dr is Luisa Pettigrew. Luisa is a member of WONCA Executive and our liaison person with the WHO. The cliché is that “if it is not measured it is not managed” - or simply may not be done. Whilst there are numerous pitfalls associated with wanting to measure things that cannot or should not be measured, there is also some underlying truth in this saying.

WONCA EMR 2016 call for abstracts

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:11:42 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean region is holding its 2016 conference from March 17-19 in Dubai. Submission of abstracts is now open.

Istanbul program relevant to migrant care, international health and travel medicine

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:18:58 GMT

The WONCA World Special Interest Group on migrant care, international health and travel medicine will present two workshops at the coming WONCA Europe conference in Istnabul, on the health of refugee children and on migrant children. Other relevant program items are listed.

Rural Round-up: a Tokunoshima after party

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:53:00 GMT

Ewen McPhee writes of an exchange of ideas between rural doctors from Queensland, Australia, and rural doctors in Japan, after a chance meeting at the WONCA rural conference in Dubrovnik.

CFPC releases "Fundamental Teaching Activities in Family Medicine: A Framework for Faculty Development"

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:28:16 GMT

It is with great pride that the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) releases its latest resource: Fundamental Teaching Activities in Family Medicine™: A Framework for Faculty Development (FTA Framework).

WONCA Europe Istanbul programme announced

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:58:52 GMT

WONCA Europe conference is coming soon to Istanbul Download the full program, register for courses, meet the speakers.

SIG on Complexities in Health activities in Istanbul

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:51:10 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Complexities in Health will run three workshops and a meeting at this year’s WONCA Europe conference in Istanbul.

From the CEO’s Desk - WONCA’s Global Reach

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:57:00 GMT

WONCA truly is a global organization, representing over 500,000 members in more than 140 countries and territories in all continents. This month's report is on representation on the global stage.

Chloé Perdrix writes: the final leg of a journey

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:38:03 GMT

Chloé Perdrix is a young French GP who has taken a sabbatical year travelling around Asia. In order to stay in touch with the medical network, she has tried to meet general practitioners during this journey. This is her final article - Primary care in Mongolia and Russia and reflections about my future in Family medicine.

Submissions open for Rio 2016

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:23:44 GMT

The WONCA World conference coming to Rio in November 2016 has opened abstract submissions. Find out more here.

Feature: How students can change realities?

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:13:10 GMT

I am a medical student and like most students I have had a lot of concerns. In 2010 in my first year at the Medical School I was disappointed. The University was not exactly what I expected ...

Fragmentos de política de Amanda Howe: Género y salud – una agenda más equitativa

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:48:52 GMT

Este mes me ha llegado una publicación de los compañeros de Holanda y me ha recordado los motivos por los cuales me involucré en WONCA en los años 90.

Fragmentos de Política de Amanda Howe: El personal moderno de Atención Primaria

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:43:05 GMT

Recientemente he participado en una comisión independiente para hacer recomendaciones acerca del personal que trabaja en Atención Primaria en Inglaterra.

WONCA SIG on Health Equity September news

Sun, 13 Sep 2015 01:14:20 GMT

WONCA's new SIG on Health Equity reports: Welcome to the WONCA Special Interest Group on Health Equity news. In this edition we would like to share with you our excitement towards the upcoming WONCA Europe conference where we have been invited to host a Health Equity workshop. In addition to this, our convener shares with us some interesting and related experiences this summer.

WONCA Europe Conference 2016 newsletter

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 23:38:43 GMT

Visit us in Copenhagen 15 - 18 June 2016

Al-Razi young doctors movement annual report

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 23:20:13 GMT

This annual report on activities to August 31, 2015, is provided by the convenor, Dr Nagwa Nashat, for the Al Razi young doctors' movement of the WONCA East Mediterranean Region

WONCA EMR workshop in Egypt

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 08:45:20 GMT

WONCA EMR in collaboration with Egyptian FM Association conducted a workshop in Cairo on 3rd September 2015

Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health: consultation

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 08:37:22 GMT

WHO is in the process of developing a Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health which will be submitted to the World Health Assembly next May for endorsement. Comment by October 30.

Polaris Young Doctors' Preconference October 1, 2015

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 03:24:11 GMT

WONCA's North America region for young doctors' group 'Polaris' are holding a preconference before the American Academy of Family Physicians global health workshop.

WONCA endorses Social Justice Position Statement

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:12:00 GMT

The WONCA Executive Committee has endorsed and supported the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Social Justice Position Statement and the call for a FAIR DEAL for "Mind Matters Day" on September 4.

Del Presidente: WONCA y los nuevos objetivos de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Sostenible

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 01:34:57 GMT

Recientemente he estado en Natal, en el noreste de Brasil, reuniéndome con los miembros la Sociedad Brasileña de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, miembro de WONCA, y hablando en el 13 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad.

From the President: WONCA and the new UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 01:21:55 GMT

As a frequent visitor to Brazil and other countries in Central and South America over the past few years, I am very impressed by the work our WONCA member organisations are doing in this part of the world, especially to ensure both quality and equity in family medicine for the people of this region of the world.

Policy Bite: Gender and health – a major equity agenda

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:25:31 GMT

A new publication from colleagues in the Nederlands came my way this month, and reminded me of why I got involved with WONCA in the 1990s. The report was drawn to my attention by Professor Toine Lagro-Janssen, who was an academic colleague of our Past President Prof Chris van Weel.

Un número especial sobre “Prevención Cuaternaria”

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:16:05 GMT

La Revista Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade (RBMFC) es la publicación científica trimestral de la Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade (SBMFC). Se ha publicado recientemente en ella, un número especial sobre “Prevención Cuaternaria”, concepto que ha tenido una expansión significativa en Sud América.

From the CEO's desk: reminders from vacation

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:22:24 GMT

The CEO is on vacation but has found time to give us some timely reminders on next year's conferences including announcing two new speakers for the world conference in Rio.

Rural Round-up: a history of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 06:06:00 GMT

Ian Couper, Roger Strasser, Jim Rourke, John Wynn-Jones have published a history of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice 1992 to 2012 in the journal "Rural and Remote Health". It includes some fascinating memories and conclusions about the state of play at the moment.

SIG on Conflict & Catastrophe Medicine to meet in Istanbul

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:43:48 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Conflict & Catastrophe Medicine (WONCA SIG C&CM ) provides a forum through which WONCA can lend its support to improving the quality of care of peoples of the world when they face some of life’s greatest challenges. General membership is open to all GP/FMDs. A workshop will be held during the WONCA Europe Conference in Istanbul (22-25 October 2015).

2015 WONCA conference photos

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:31:28 GMT

2015 has been a big year for WONCA conferences - with more still to come. A collection of links leading to photos of WONCA conferences held so far in 2015.

"L’ensignement en milieu ambulatoire" - un guide pratique en français

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:17:28 GMT

L’enseignement en milieu ambulatoire est un guide pratique conçu pour aider les médecins de toutes les spécialités à former les étudiants en médecine et les résidents dans des cabinets privés et des cliniques en milieu hospitalier.

North America region annual report

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 08:27:26 GMT

Ruth Wilson, WONCA North America region president, reports that ,ember organizations of the North American region of WONCA remained strong and active in the past year.

Special Interest Group on Global Point of Care Testing annual report

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 07:13:23 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Point of Care Testing (POCT) reports on its activities in the last six months for the WONCA annual report including its activities at the recent WONCA rural health conference in Dubrovnik

Quaternary Prevention special issue published

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:39:33 GMT

The Brazilian Journal of Family and Community Medicine (RBMFC) is recently published a special issue about 'Quaternary Prevention' which has had a significant spread in South America. The articles are in English Portuguese and Spanish.

Ethiopian residents join WONCA with help from a colleague

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 02:59:27 GMT

American colleague, Ann Evensen, has helped 14 Ethiopian residents join WONCA as direct members.

Visit us in Copenhagen 15 - 18 June 2016

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 02:42:46 GMT

"Family Doctors with heads and hearts". This is the thought-provoking theme of our 2016 WONCA Europe Conference being held in Copenhagen next June. How do we combine our scientific knowledge with the tender, loving care that is a distinguishing feature of our work as family doctors

Vasco da Gama young doctors to meet before WONCA Istanbul

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:54:15 GMT

The VdGM Pre-Conference 2015 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, between 21-22 October 2015 immediately preceding the WONCA Europe conference.

From the President: The World Bank, Romania & ICPC… read on

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 06:07:43 GMT

I was in Romania in June to deliver the opening address at the 2015 World Psychiatric Association Congress. The visit provided me with the opportunity to meet with Sandra Alexiu and other family medicine colleagues in Romania and to discuss some of the challenges facing family medicine and the delivery of universal health coverage.

From the CEO's desk: looking forward to Rio & Istanbul

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:26:01 GMT

The CEO discusses advance planning for the 2016 WONCA World conference and committee meetings in Rio, and notes we still have WONCA Europe in Istanbul to come this year.

Del Presidente: El Banco Mundial, Rumanía y el ICPC… sigue leyendo

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:17:52 GMT

El pasado junio estuve en Rumaníapara pronunciar el discurso de bienvenida del Congreso de 2015 de la Asociación Mundial de Psiquiatría. La visita me dio la oportunidad de conocer a Sandra Alexiu y a otros colegas médicos de familia en el país y pudimos conversar sobre los retos de la medicina de familia y la cobertura sanitaria universal.

Policy bite: The modern primary care workforce

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:49:07 GMT

I have recently been a member of an independent ‘Commission’ to make recommendations about the primary care workforce in England - very interesting to put one’s own ideas to scrutiny by equally intelligent and critical peers from other backgrounds.

Public consultation on the WHO's 'Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030'

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:52:11 GMT

All WONCA members and member organizations are urged to respond to the online public consultation towards the development of a Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health by 31 August.

RCGP launches International Affiliate membership

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:19:32 GMT

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has recently launched a new membership grade, International Affiliate membership.

WONCA South Asia to meet in Colombo 2016

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:42:25 GMT

Prof Antoinette Perera, President of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka is interviewed by the WONCA Editor about her hopes for the conference. Antoinette is also a WONCA Featured doctor this month.

Chloé Perdrix writes: India and Kyrgystan - two very different countries, two very different experiences of primary care.

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:19:19 GMT

This month Chloé Perdrix, the young French GP travelling through South Asia write on her travels in India and Kyrgystan

Occupational Health - China and Thailand

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:10:00 GMT

WONCA News has begun a regular feature on the subject of Occupational Health. Peter Buijs & Frank van Dijk are the promotors and main authors. IIn this edition, they tell about two good practices, where PHC is paying more attention to work issues, coming from two newly industrialized countries: China and Thailand.

Rural Round-up: a rural practice in Southern Italy

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:06:34 GMT

I am a middle aged Italian family doctor who lives and works in a rural village in Southern Italy. I work in a solo doctor practice and my surgery is in a wing of my own house. This is quite unusual and considered barely legal nowadays, but is tolerated as I started my practice long ago.

Happy Audit ll Sudamérica

Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:59:58 GMT

El objetivo es determinar los factores que influyen en la decisión de prescribir antibióticos en pacientes con sospecha de infección del tracto respiratorio en Suramérica.

South American Happy Audit ll

Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:59:26 GMT

The aim of Happy Audit ll is to determine the factors associated with prescription of antibiotics in patients with suspected respiratory tract infection I South-America. This is the second report on progress.

Bangladesh Family Medicine Diploma examinations

Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:34:10 GMT

The Bangladesh Institute of Family Medicine & Research [BIFMR] is an Institute of the University of Science & Technology Chittagong [USTC]. BIFMR has been an ‘Academic Member of WONCA’ from the beginning of that membership category. Recently its Family Medicine Diploma exams were held.

IPCRG - Asthma Research Priorities

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:22:41 GMT

ICPRG (International Primary Care Research Group) has advised us of an EU-funded project to create a new action plan to outline research priorities in the field of asthma. Complete the survey to share your thoughts:

XXth World Congress of The World Federation for Mental Health

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:16:30 GMT

We are counting down to the XXth World Congress of The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) which is being held at the Intercontinental Citystars, Cairo Egypt from 16th-19th October

WHO vacancy in Primary Health Care/Family Medicine

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:07:23 GMT

Dr Hernan Montenegro, WONCA’s WHO Designated Technical Officer, has advised us of a newly advertised post for a Technical Officer within the Services Organization and Clinical Interventions Unit (SCI) in the Service Delivery and Safety (SDS) Department of WHO.

Fragmentos de política: médicos de familia – a qué nos referimos realmente?

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:01:00 GMT

Así pues, ¿qué significa ese profundo compromiso con la “familia” de nuestro nombre? De noche, últimamente, cuando tras el nacimiento me encontraba sentada en una sala de hospital, pensé: testimonio, observar y esperar, cuestionarse

Prof Ruth Wilson receives civil honour

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:37:00 GMT

Prof Ruth Wilson is the WONCA North America region president. WONCA congratulates her on receiving the civil award of Member of the Order of Canada.

Del Presidente: La Medicina de Familia en la Región Mediterránea Oriental

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:05:17 GMT

La Región Mediterránea Oriental es la nueva región de WONCA, aunque la medicina de familia se instaló ahí hace ya mucho tiempo, tal y como nos demuestran los escritos del Antiguo Egipto. Esta nueva Región Mediterránea Oriental se extiende desde Marruecos, en el oeste, hasta Afganistán, incluyendo más de 20 países .

From the President
Family Medicine in the East Mediterranean Region

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:40:56 GMT

The WONCA East Mediterranean Region is WONCA’s newest region, but family medicine has been in this region for a very long time, as we have seen from the writings of Ancient Egypt. WONCA’s East Mediterranean region extends from Morocco in the west, to Afghanistan in the east, and includes over 20 countries.

Montegut scholar report for WONCA/EMR 2015 conference

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:36:56 GMT

Nagwa Nashat Hegazy was a Montegut Scholar attending the recent WONCA East Mediterranean region congress was held from 30 April to 2 May 2015 in Dubai city in the UAE. This edited report written by Nagwa is reproduced with the permission of the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFM-F) who provide the scholarship.

Policy Bite: Family doctors – what does the name really mean?

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:20:54 GMT

So what does the deep commitment to “family” mean in our title? As I sat in the late nights in a hospital ward following the birth, I thought of witness, watching and waiting, wonder.

WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice feature

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:26:11 GMT

This month we make a special rural feature in WONCA News. In April, the WONCA world rural health conference was held in Dubrovnik and our very active WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice formally met. The WWPRP is chaired by Dr John Wynn-Jones of Wales and he and Dr Jo Scott-Jones of New Zealand have fueled such a wave of enthusiasm from working party members that we have decided to make a special rural feature in this month's WONCA News.

Engaging Students and Young Doctors with Rural Health

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Veronika Rasic, a family medicine trainee, from Croatia and a member of the Vasco da Gama Movement for young doctors writes on her experience with the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice in Croatia recently. She is now looking to connect with other young rural enthusiasts.

From the CEO's desk: June activities and the future

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 04:19:04 GMT

I started the month in Seoul, South Korea, attending the international conference of ICOH and I also met with some of the Host Organizing Committee for the 2018 WONCA World Conference.

Working Party on Rural Practice’s resource page

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 01:10:59 GMT

At the WONCA Rural health conference in Dubrovnik the new Working Party on Rural Practice’s resource page was launched to augment the existing webpage on WONCA's website. The new resource page will provide an up to date working space

World rural conference in Dubrovnik - report from Jo Scott-Jones

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 12:22:52 GMT

A great conference leaves an impression that lasts, a great health conference creates something new that impacts on patient outcomes. On this measure, Dubrovnik was a great conference. Jo Scott-Jones reports.

Rural Round-up: Island hopping in the Atlantic

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:52:54 GMT

Dr Noreen Lineen-Curtis, a general practitioner from Achill, County Mayo, Ireland says that life as a rural GP on the West coast of Ireland is never, ever dull. Read on to find out why ..

The latest about WONCA Europe's coming Istanbul conference

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:33:00 GMT

Would you like to extend your travel to Turkey before the WONCA Europe conference in October? Primary health care visits have been announced as well as an extension to Early bird registration and BRITE submission deadlines.

A rural doctor’s earthquake experience

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 01:30:00 GMT

This is the story of a doctor’s experience in the worst case disaster situation, it is a story unsung bravery and of the courage staff at Jiri Hospital, Nepal, displayed during and after the disaster - Dr Roshan Khatri, Medical Superintendent at Jiri Hospital, Dolakha district east of Kathmandu writes.

Canada announce Director of Besrour Centre

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 01:04:00 GMT

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) announce that Dr. Katherine Rouleau has been appointed to the position of Director, Besrour Centre effective immediately

Consultation on WHO global strategy on people-centred and integrated health services

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:53:18 GMT

The World Health Organization seeks input to the WHO global strategy on people-centred and integrated health services through a public consultation process.

WONCA Europe is in Istanbul this year but 2016 is in Copenhagen

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:06:45 GMT

Newsletter for WONCA Europe 2016 in Copenhagen

Scholarship to attend the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s 2016 Annual Spring Conference

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:58:55 GMT

We’d like to inform you of a scholarship opportunity for one International Scholar to attend the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Annual Spring Conference, April 30-May 4, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Resources added this month

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:52:29 GMT

Latest PEARLS added as well as the Australian Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity (SNAP) guide.

Reports from World Family Doctor Day

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:37:55 GMT

This year World Family Doctor day (FDD) has been celebrated by more people in more countries. We have been overwhelmed by the number of activities notified. This year we have chosen to feature celebrations from Nepal, as despite the very recent devastation of their country by two earthquakes, the general practitioners of Nepal made a celebration of World Family Doctor day and used it to pay tribute to the victims of the recent tragedy.

Del presidente: Medicina de Familia en África

Sat, 30 May 2015 11:41:13 GMT

Estuve en Ghana, asistiendo al Cuarto Congreso Regional de WONCA para África, presidido por el Dr. Henry Lawson de Ghana, presidente electo de nuestra región WONCA de África. Originalmente, el Congreso había sido pospuesto debido a la crisis del Ébola.

From the President: Family Medicine in Africa

Fri, 29 May 2015 23:45:26 GMT

I was in Ghana attending WONCA’s 4th Africa Regional Conference. The conference was chaired by Dr Henry Lawson from Ghana, president-elect of our WONCA Africa Region. Originally the conference had been postponed because of the Ebola crisis.

From the CEO's desk: Dubai, Ghana, the WHA, and vale.

Fri, 29 May 2015 12:24:00 GMT

The CEO reports on WONCA conferences in Dubai and Ghana; the World Health Assembly; and the success of World Family Doctor Day. He also bids a sad farewell to Janko Kersnik and David Game.

Fragmentos de política : El papel de la medicina familiar al “elegir sabiamente”

Fri, 29 May 2015 10:52:24 GMT

Hay un gran debate sobre un grupo de conceptos denominados de forma diversa como sobrediagnóstico, sobremedicalización, y prevención cuaternaria. WONCA ya cuenta con miembros que están activos en este debate.

Rural Round-up: little story of something that inspires me

Wed, 27 May 2015 23:59:00 GMT

You don’t have to be inspired to work here ... but it helps! So here I am at age 60, resurrecting an old rural practice in the northern-most community in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Policy bite: The role of family medicine in ‘choosing wisely’.

Mon, 25 May 2015 09:46:27 GMT

There is a big conversation going on – about a group of concepts variously termed as ‘overdiagnosis’, ‘overmedicalization’, and ‘quarternary prevention’. WONCA already has members who are active in this debate..

Young African Family Physicians: providing care and leadership.

Sun, 24 May 2015 09:11:26 GMT

A general interest item from members of AfriWON - WONCA Africa region's movement for young doctors.

Chloé Perdrix writes: Myanmar, an amazing experience

Sun, 24 May 2015 08:07:57 GMT

After Vietnam and Laos, we decided to visit Myanmar to discover this country which is known for its wonderful and preserved landscapes, very welcoming population and rich and unique history and culture.

Special Interest Group on Health Equity May update

Sun, 24 May 2015 06:46:25 GMT

One year since the Newsletter for the WONCA SIG on Health Equity has started; it has been great to see increasing interest to the group, which is free for anyone of all healthcare professions to join.

WONCA EMR conference photos and presentations

Wed, 20 May 2015 12:14:47 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean region met in Dubai from 30 April to 2 May. The conference organisers now have a wonderful selection of photos online as well as presentations available.

WHO Director-General's speech at the Sixty-eighth World Health Assembly

Wed, 20 May 2015 12:02:54 GMT

Speech delivered by Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, 18 May 2015 at the Sixty-eighth World Health Assembly.

WONCA Working Party on Mental Health meet in Lille

Wed, 20 May 2015 11:43:13 GMT

From 28th-30th April, a conference took place in Lille, France, under the title “Mental Health for all: connecting people and sharing experience”. The WONCA Working Party on Mental Health took advantage of the presence of WWPMH members for a meeting.

EURACT Statement on Assessment in Specialty Training for Family Medicine

Wed, 20 May 2015 11:15:54 GMT

The European Academy of Teachers in General Practice (EURACT) announces its Statement on Assessment in Specialty Training for Family Medicine - “Assessment for Learning”

What PHC can do regarding the health of workers - Alma Ata 1978 revisited

Wed, 20 May 2015 11:07:22 GMT

WONCA News has begun a regular feature on the subject of Occupational Health -in this contribution, we deal with a review, commissioned by the WHO, and written by our authors on interventions in Primary Health Care regarding the health of workers.

Polaris Shines Bright in Montevideo

Tue, 19 May 2015 12:42:56 GMT

Recently, Polaris took advantage of the chance to collaborate in the planning, leading, and development of a Family Medicine preconforence with our international colleagues in Montevideo, Uruguay. This meeting was a collaboration between three World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) regional Young Doctor Movements (YDMs): Waynakay (Iberoamericana Region), Polaris (North America Region) and the Vasco da Gama Movement (Europe Region).

WONCA grieves

Mon, 18 May 2015 00:41:20 GMT

The WONCA family has been greatly saddened this weekend by the passing of two of its leaders, Prof Janko Kersnik, WONCA Europe Secretary and Dr David Game, past president of WONCA. WONCA sends its deepest condolences to the families of both men on behalf of the worldwide WONCA family.

From the President: video message for World Family Doctor Day - May 19

Mon, 11 May 2015 12:03:40 GMT

WONCA President, Prof Michael Kidd says "thank you" to all family doctors around the world in honour of World Family Doctor Day, May 19.

From the CEO’s Desk: CEO travels, Family Doctor Day, Nepal

Wed, 06 May 2015 10:25:14 GMT

The WONCA CEO reports from the Africa region conference in Accra on recent travels to Dubrovnik and Dubai. He also reminds us that Family Doctor Day comes on May 19 and how to help our colleagues in Nepal.

Del Presidente: La Medicina Familiar en la Región Asia-Pacífico y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible

Wed, 06 May 2015 07:45:44 GMT

2015 es un año clave en la salud mundial, pues los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio llegan a su fin. La Naciones Unidas han desarrollado los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y las metas, u ODS, que guiarán la agenda mundial de desarrollo post-2015.

Report on Mental Health For All - Connecting People And Sharing Experience

Mon, 04 May 2015 00:56:00 GMT

An abridged letter from Prof Gabby Ivbijaro on the outcomes of the recent conference held in Lille France 28-30 April 2015 where WONCA was represented by Job Metsemakers, Nabil Kurashi and Luis Galvez.

Policy Bite: A brief note on election day…

Mon, 04 May 2015 00:35:00 GMT

Today my country goes to the polls. During the last government, we had a major health service reform, with a new ‘market’ model where more services could be contracted with private providers; family medicine doctors were tasked to manage the budget to buy services from the hospital and referral centres: and large scale reorganisation occurred, within the context of a taxation funded public health service

WONCA Working Party on eHealth – new name, new plans

Sun, 03 May 2015 16:57:04 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Informatics has changed its name to WONCA Working Party on eHealth (WWPEH). The new name reflects the wider scope of electronic tools, services and electronic health record functionalities.

Special Interest Group on Conflict & Catastrophe comment on Nepal

Sun, 03 May 2015 07:50:17 GMT

As recently as January 2015, WONCA Executive approved the formation of a new WONCA Special Interest Group on Conflict & Catastrophe Medicine. Convenor, Rich Withnall, has shared this message about the Nepal disaster and invited interested family doctors to join the new group.

WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice report on Dubrovnik

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:47:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice met over two days before the beginning of the WONCA World Rural Health Conference in Dubrovnik in April 2015. People from all over the world, movers and shakers in rural health education, research and in health service provision, many jobbing doctors, trainees and students took part in two meetings

WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence update

Fri, 01 May 2015 07:58:01 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence launches an invitation to WONCA members, all colleges and academies to join its reflection on effective implementation on how to deal with family violence in primary health care.

Rural round-up: Are you a rural hero?

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:13:00 GMT

Elsewhere we report on the launch of the Rural Heroes Project in April, in Dubrovnik. Are you a rural hero too?? ... take the Rural Health Hero test designed by Jo Scott-Jones of New Zealand.

Rural Heroes project launched in Dubrovnik

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:03:53 GMT

At the WONCA World Rural Health Conference in Dubrovnik we made the first presentations of stories of some of your rural heroes. Two of those stories are shared this month in WONCA News - Dr Andrija Štampar and Dr John MacLeod.

From the President: Family Medicine in the Asia Pacific & SDGs

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:00:00 GMT

2015 is a landmark year in global health as the Millennium Development Goals come to an end. The United Nation has developed the Sustainable Development Goals and targets, or SDGs, which will guide the global development agenda post-2015.

From the President -Message for Nepal and reply

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:49:26 GMT

This week has seen a horrific earthquake in Nepal. The WONCA President has sent a message of concern and support to colleagues in the disaster zone.

Waynakay Movement - April 2015

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:46:00 GMT

Young Family Medicine doctors left their mark at the 4th Iberoamerican Conference of Family and Community Medicine... The outcomes of this event were elaborated in the Waynakay Declaration.

Movimiento Waynakay - Abril de 2015

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:37:00 GMT

Con gran entusiasmo y dinamismo se llevo a cabo la participación de los jóvenes médicos familiares en el marco del 4º Congreso Iberoamericano de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria ... durante este espacio, se elaboró colectivamente la Declaración de Waynakay;

WONCA Europe's Istanbul conference deadlines close soon

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:44:39 GMT

WONCA Europe region's conference this year is in Istanbul in October. abstract submission closes May 22 and early bird registration close on June 22. Mehmet Ungan writes more about the conference.

Welcome to Rural Health in Dubrovnik

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:30:28 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice is holding the WONCA World Rural Health conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia this week. Welcome messages were given by the WONCA President and also WONCA Europe Vice President, Anna Stavdal.

Fragmentos de política: El papel de la atención primaria en el envejecimiento de la población

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 11:45:45 GMT

Al final, la buena atención primaria de salud que ofrecemos a las personas mayores refleja el valor que damos a nuestros mayores; el retorno que ofrecemos por su contribución y los recursos que todavía nos brindan. Es una prueba de las sociedades civilizadas, un imperativo moral y lo que esperamos para nosotros mismos en nuestra vejez.

Del Presidente: Lecciones desde América Latina

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:23:40 GMT

La Organización regional Iberoamericana de WONCA fue fundada en 1981 por un pionero de la medicina de familia argentina, Julio Ceitlin. La organización reunió a las sociedades y colegios de medicina familiar en los países de la región y en 1996 fue nombrada como Confederación Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar

From the President: Lessons from Latin America

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMT

WONCA’s Iberoamericana regional organisation was founded in 1981 by Argentine family medicine pioneer, Julio Ceitlin. The organization brought together societies and colleges of family medicine in the countries of the region and in 1996 was named the Confederacion Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar.

WONCA History - WONCA Asia Pacific returns to Taipei

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 03:46:00 GMT

From March 4-8, 2015 WONCA Asia Pacific region held their conference in Taipei, Chinese Taipei. WONCA Asia Pacific region has met before in Taipei -16 years ago

From the CEO's desk: Young Doctors and Family Doctor Day

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 02:53:00 GMT

We really are blessed in WONCA. In each of our seven regions we now have a Young Doctors’ Movement (YDM), helping to support and encourage and develop the next generation of family doctors and WONCA leaders. At two recent conferences – WONCA South Asia in Dhaka and WONCA Asia Pacific in Taipei – I’ve been privileged to take part in sessions run by the regional YDMs.

Policy Bite: The role of primary care in the ageing population

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT

At the end of the day good primary health care for older people reflects the value we place on our elders; the ‘pay back’ we offer for their contribution, and the resources they still offer us. It is a test of civilised societies, a moral imperative, and what we hope for ourselves in our old age.

Meeting considers exposure to radiation through medical imaging

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:21:00 GMT

WONCA is concerned about the impact of exposure to radiation through medical imaging, and the risks of unnecessary exposure due to inappropriate or excessive investigations. WONCA has been working with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to look at ways to improve the appropriateness of imaging, and to measure each person's cumulative exposure to radiation from imaging.

World Family Doctor Day - May 19 is our day to celebrate

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:20:19 GMT

There are two suggested themes for this year's World Family Doctor Day - “A family doctor for every family” and “Universal Health Coverage”. We also have a new logo and posters which can be downloaded. Read the CEO's message.

Chloé Perdrix writes: Vietnam and Laos

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:22:33 GMT

This month Chloé Perdrix continues her journey through Asia and in the beauty of Vietnam and Laos, must face some confronting issues.

Countdown to WONCA Africa conference

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 11:04:43 GMT

The countdown to the WONCA Africa region conference is on! Coming to Accra, Ghana from May 6-9.

Rural Round-up: networking with rural colleagues around the world

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 10:28:59 GMT

The Working Party on Rural Practice as part of the WONCA Family provides support and adds an influential voice at international policy tables to further the needs of our communities. If the idea of being “linked in” to rural colleagues around the globe appeal read more.

Health Systems and Young Family Doctors - VdGM Forum 2015

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:44:00 GMT

A report from the World Café workshop at the 2nd Vasco da Gama Forum in Dublin, 2015: The Best and Worst of Contemporary Health Systems in Europe.

Occupational health feature: Depressive patients, work is relevant

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:33:00 GMT

In this contribution to our Occupational Health features, Frank van Dijk and co-author Karen Nieuwenhuijsen present reflections for the GP when confronted with depression or depressive disorders related to work.

Asia Pacific research conference 2015

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:36:00 GMT

The fifth Asia Pacific research conference is coming to Malaysia this year, in December.

Rajakumar movement for young doctors- photos from Chinese Taipei

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:02:00 GMT

The WONCA Asia Pacific movement for young doctors, The Rajakumar Movement, recently met at the WONCA Asia Pacific conference in Taipei, Taiwan. See photos.

One word for family medicine on Family Doctor Day

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:58:00 GMT

Kyle Hoedebecke , chair of Polaris (WONCA North American Movement for Young Doctors) has an interesting suggestion for creating one world of family medicine from one word!

Speakers for WONCA Europe in Istanbul in October

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:53:45 GMT

At our twentieth conference, WONCA Europe invites you to look into the future from the perspective of the past. - find out more about the speakers already lined up. At our twentieth conference, WONCA Europe invites you to look into the future from the perspective of the past. Come to Istanbul to share what you think about family physicians, patients, diseases, health systems and WONCA with your colleagues from the speaker's corner.

Final call for the 47th EQuiP Meeting in Switzerland, 24-25 April

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:10:00 GMT

Open EQuiP Spring Meeting 2015: Knowledge Translation in Primary Health Care - Focus on Quality Circles EQuiP is the European Society for Quality and Safety in Family Practice - a WONCA Europe Network

Proud to call myself a Vasco da Gamian.

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 01:56:07 GMT

Dr Deirdre Kelly an Irish general pracittioner in training writes on why she's proud to call herself a Vasco da Gamian after attending the recent forum in Dublin.

semFYC apuesta por una nueva estrategia digital

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:54:59 GMT

La Sociedad Española de Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria (semFYC) apuesta por una nueva estrategia digital

Spanish Society creates new social network profiles

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:51:44 GMT

The Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC) streamlines its digital channels and create new profiles on social networks

VdGM award to Per Kallestrup

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 02:10:16 GMT

The Vasco da Gama Movement is delighted to announce Per Kallestrup as the inaugural recipient of the "Being Young Staying Young" award. Per Kallestrup has been an inspirational figure to many within VdGM, being responsible for the establishment of the VdGM Hippokrates Exchange Programme. Per is also a WONCA Featured doctor this month.

Caribbean College of Family Physicians conference report

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 01:53:59 GMT

The Caribbean College of Family Physicians hosted its 6th Triennial Pan-Caribbean Family Medicine Conference from February 6 – 8, 2015 in Jamaica, under the theme – “Family Physicians: Integrating Mental Health Care in Family Practice”. President Elect of WONCA, Professor Amanda Howe was present at the conference via a live teleconferencing link.

Fragmentos de política: Influencia exitosa para la medicina de familia

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:28:53 GMT

Os escribo para compartir con vosotros lo que podría ser necesario incluir en términos de estrategia en una 'hoja de ruta' que fortaleciera la medicina de familia en vuestro propio país, y también para compartir con vosotros las cosas que mi propia organización miembro de WONCA hizo para tratar de asegurar este alto nivel de influencia.

Policy Bite: successful lobbying for family medicine

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 01:43:01 GMT

I am writing to share with you what a ‘roadmap’ to strengthen family medicine in your own country might need to include in terms of strategy: and also to share with you the things my own WONCA member organisation, did to try to secure this high level intervention.

From the President: Family Medicine Reforms in South Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:00:00 GMT

In February I attended the WONCA South Asia Regional Conference held in Dhaka in Bangladesh. This was an opportunity to join with family medicine colleagues from across South Asia to discuss challenges and opportunities and share stories of success.

Del Presidente: Mejoras de la medicina familiar en el sur de Asia y el Mediterráneo Oriental

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:53:43 GMT

En febrero asistí a la Conferencia Regional de la Región WONCA del Sur de Asia, celebrada en Dhaka, en Bangladesh. Fue una oportunidad para unirnos con los colegas de medicina de familia de todo el sur de Asia y discutir los retos y oportunidades, así como compartir casos de éxito.

From the CEO's desk: Family Doctor Day and more

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:34:00 GMT

In this month’s WONCA News I want to report back on the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) which is held each year in Bangkok. I also want to highlight World Family Doctor Day which, as ever, will be celebrated on 19th May.

Special Interest Group: Non-communicable diseases

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:01:00 GMT

A new WONCA Special Interest Group on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) was approved by the WONCA Executive in July 2013 and serves as a focus for the development of NCDs issues for Wonca worldwide.

Abstracts for WONCA Europe close soon

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:38:00 GMT

WONCA Europe is coming to Istanbul from October 22-25, 2015. Submit your abstract by March 23, 2015 for consideration.

Philippine Academy of Family Physicians- new officers

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:48:00 GMT

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) has announced its new officers for 2015-16.

WONCA South Asia meets in Dhaka - conference report

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:46:00 GMT

Earlier this month the WONCA South Asia Regional Conference 2015 was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prof Kanu Bala reports on this highly successful event

Family Medicine Ethiopia Highlights

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:56:00 GMT

Dr Dawit Wondimagegn and Dr Brian Cornelson provide an update on the progress of the growth of family medicine in Ethiopia. An oft-quoted Ethiopian proverb is that ‘Slowly slowly the egg will (hatch and) walk.’ This egg is now walking!

Rural round-up: Definition - collegial

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:38:41 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice is giving lots of opportunities for people to “put stuff in” – it’s time now to participate.

THEnet wins inaugural AFMC - Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:23:00 GMT

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) have announced that the Training for Health Equity Network (THEnet) is the very first recipient of the AFMC - Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award.

WONCA President delivers National Professor Nurul Islam Memorial Lecture

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:14:38 GMT

At the recent South Asia region conference held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Prof Michael Kidd, WONCA President, delivered the second annual National Professor Nurul Islam Memorial Lecture.

WHO's Global status report on noncommunicable diseases 2014

Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:39:39 GMT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Status Report on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

News from European GP Research Network (EGPRN)

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 03:02:31 GMT

A core project initiated in May 2012, has been a reflective process on the network’s future, and of research in general practice, in Europe in general. Quo Vadis, EGPRN?

WONCA Special Interest Group on Health Equity's first year

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 03:40:33 GMT

After a great first year of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Health Equity, we hope this will be another great year for our drive towards health equity!

WONCA Special Interest Group on Point-of-Care Testing survey update

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 02:39:49 GMT

During 2014, the WONCA Special Interest Group on Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) launched an online survey. They are keen to get more responses from interested colleagues.

Mental health for all conference – connecting people and sharing experience

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 02:35:21 GMT

Many of you have either submitted abstracts or confirmed your attendance at the conference in Lille, France on 28th – 30th April 2015, “Mental Health for All – Connecting People and Sharing Experience.”

From the CEO's desk: WONCA executive meeting outcomes

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:28:36 GMT

WONCA CEO Garth Manning outlines the outcomes from the recent WONCA Executive meeting, including the Gramado Statement, two new Special Interest Groups, by-laws issues, and new Members.

Del Presidente: Lecciones de Cuba y Canadá

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:05:43 GMT

También me parece que muchos países ricos consiguen médicos y enfermeras en otros países para poder satisfacer las necesidades de salud de sus propias poblaciones cuando lo que deberían hacer es seguir el ejemplo de Cuba y formar a más profesionales de salud de los que necesitan, y hacer una contribución al resto del mundo ...Otro estado que marca una diferencia sustancial en la salud global a través del apoyo a la medicina de familia de todo el mundo es Canadá.

Family Medicine in Pakistan 2015

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 04:05:00 GMT

An update from Dr Shehla Naseem, Secretary General, College of Family Medicine Pakistan, on exciting developments for Family Medicine in Pakistan.

From the President: Lessons from Cuba and Canada

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 02:43:47 GMT

It also strikes me that while many wealthy nations source doctors and nurses from other countries to meet the health care needs of their populations, what they should be doing is following Cuba’s example and training more health care professionals than they need and making a net contribution to the rest of the world ... Another country making a substantial difference to global health through supporting family medicine developments around the world is Canada

Rural round-up: New Year - New Horizons for Rural Practice

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 02:27:06 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice chair, Dr John Wynn-Jones summarises the activities of the working party and looks forward to this year's events.

News from the European Academy of Teachers in General Practice and Family Medicine

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 02:13:58 GMT

As the discipline of family medicine has developed within Europe, training has become more sophisticated ... training for FM teachers for those countries who do not have the resources for internal provision can be provided via the Leonardo courses

Hot on the planet – should WONCA be considering sustainable travel policies?

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:51:06 GMT

This month's policy bite with Amanda Howe, President-elect ... I am writing this to start a bit of a debate, and also to consider other ways of being present without always needing to fly and stay.

New executive for Portuguese association

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:49:20 GMT

We are pleased to inform you that the following members were elected to Executive Board of The Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine (APMGF), for the years 2015-2017.

Latest from WONCA 2015 Asia Pacific region conference

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:39:53 GMT

Please find the 7th E-news of the WONCA 2015 Asia Pacific Regional Conference coming to Taiwan in early March.

Chloé Perdrix writes: primary care in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:31:16 GMT

Chloé Perdrix, a young French GP is travelling around Asia. This month she visits the WONCA secretariat in Bangkok and then travels to Laos and Cambodia. "After Thailand, a new adventure began. We decided to go to Vientiane, capital of Laos and buy two bikes to cycle along Mekong river to its delta, in Vietnam... "

WONCA comments on WHO matters

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 02:17:00 GMT

WONCA has submitted various statements to the WHO executive board meeting this January.

WONCA Africa welcomes you to Ghana, May 2015

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:59:00 GMT

Dr Henry Lawson, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the Wonca Africa Conference in Accra, Ghana 6-9 May 2015 and future Wonca Africa President, urges you to join us in Ghana.

Young doctors explore balint groups

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:00:25 GMT

Title: Balint 2.0: The Application of Balint Methodology by Young Doctors Movements through a Novel International Web-based Approach

Common mental health disorders: what about work?

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:02:49 GMT

WONCA News has begun a regular feature on the subject of Occupational Health including useful resources for clinical practice. In this contribution, Frank and Peter present reflections for the GP when confronted with ‘common mental disorders’ related to work.

Rural Heroes Project 2015

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:07:14 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice Rural Heroes Project invites WONCA Member Organizations to celebrate the life and work of a rural doctor from their country who has inspired others, and led the way in family medicine for rural communities.

WONCA Working Party on Mental Health develops consultancy services

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 07:42:14 GMT

WONCA is delighted to offer international consultancy services in primary mental health care, through its Working Party on Mental Health.

Happy New Year update on 2015 conference deadlines

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 04:20:32 GMT

WONCA wishes the worldwide WONCA family a Happy New Year and best wishes for a safe and prosperous 2015. This is a great year to join the WONCA family at a WONCA conference, somewhere near you.

VDGM young doctors' forum in Ireland in February

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 02:19:00 GMT

The second Vasco da Gama Movement Forum will take place in Dublin, Ireland on 20th and 21st February 2015. VdGM is the WONCA Europe network for new and future General Practitioners / Family Physicians and the VdGM Forum is a two day conference for new and future European family doctors. The title for the 2015 Forum is Family Medicine 2.0: Innovation and Awareness, and these themes will be reflected throughout the meeting.

Del Presidente: Reforma de la Atención Primaria de Salud en Finlandia

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:55:27 GMT

Me quedé impresionado al saber que los médicos generales finlandeses no solo mantienen todos sus registros médicos en los ordenadores, sino que también tienen acceso pleno al hospital y a los registros electrónicos de otros médicos especialistas, con los resultados de radiología y patología ordenados en cualquier parte del país. Este es un logro que queda fuera del alcance de muchos otros países desarrollados

Dubrovnik prepares for the 2015 WONCA World rural health conference

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:20:00 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones, Chair of WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice, sends seasons greetings and updates us on the preparations for the coming WONCA World rural health conference.

From the President: Primary Health Care Reform in Finland

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:35:21 GMT

I was impressed to learn that Finnish general practitioners not only keep all their own medical records on computers but they also have access to full hospital and specialist electronic records and to radiology and pathology results ordered anywhere in the country. This is an achievement which remains beyond the reach of many other developed nations.

WONCA's response on Human Resources for Health

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:16:25 GMT

WONCA's response to the public consultation to inform the Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health

EGPRN conference May 7-10, 2015

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:46:24 GMT

EGPRN welcomes posters, oral presentations and one-slide/five minutes’ presentations on the theme of the meeting, or on any other relevant research topic. The theme of this meeting will be: “Research into new Methods and Techniques in Primary Care”.

Resources added November 2014

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:12:00 GMT

These resources were added to the WONCA website in November 2014. Why not take a look at the many other resources on the WONCA website by going to the Resources homepage.

Scholarships for the World Rural Health conference in Dubrovnik

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:02:29 GMT

The Croatian Coordination of Family Physicians as the organizer of the 13th World Rural Health Conference has announced five scholarships (accommodation and registration fee) for the conference.

A British GP visits Misiones in rural Argentina

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:04:22 GMT

Dr Debbie Hipps is a young British doctor who recently took sabbatical leave and undertook volunteer work in primary care in remote Argentina. Read more about her experiences.

WONCA Annual Report 2013-14

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:49:39 GMT

WONCA CEO, Dr Garth Manning has announced WONCA's first ever Annual Report covering the period July 2013 to June 2014 - produced to keep our Member Organizations, Organizations in Collaborative Relationship, Direct Members, and other interested organizations and individuals informed of the progress of WONCA, between World Council meetings.

Honestidad y esperanza: algunas reflexiones sobre la maximización de nuestros mensajes

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:40:33 GMT

Fragmentos de política de Diciembre de 2014, por Amanda Howe: Las evidencias de avances increíbles por parte de las organizaciones miembro de WONCA se equilibran a menudo con decepciones: no hay suficientes residentes de medicina familiar en la formación, hay falta de compromiso por parte de los gobiernos, problemas de reembolso financiero ....

Honesty with hope – some reflections on maximising our messages

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:14:28 GMT

This month's Policy Bite with Amanda Howe - Evidence of amazing gains by WONCA member organisations are often offset by disappointments – not enough family medicine residents in training; lack of commitment from governments; problems of financial reimbursement; perceptions that we are less respected than other specialists; and constant political change and challenge.

From the CEO's desk: final 2014 message

Sat, 29 Nov 2014 10:11:30 GMT

The CEO has been in Rio checking on preparations for the world conference and council meeting being held in 2016. Dates for various associated meetings have been announced and he is clearly excited: "Rio really is a fantastic city, with many beaches right in the heart of the city. The conference itself is planned for Rio Centro, an excellent congress centre on a really lovely campus, close to what will become the Olympic village for the 2016 Olympics."

News from North America region

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:33:00 GMT

Fall is a busy time for the North American Region of WONCA. The American Academy of Family Medicine held its Congress and Assembly in October and in November the College of Family Physicians of Canada held its board meeting, Scientific Assembly, and Besrour Conference in Quebec City.

Rural round-up: Dubrovnik - a temptation now and in history

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:50:55 GMT

Tanja Pekez- Pavlisko is this month's author of rural round-up. Tanja is president of the Organising Committee of the coming WONCA World Rural Health conference being held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in April. Here she reflects on the rich history of Dubrovnik and medicine.

Mental Health for All - Connecting People and Sharing Experience

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:29:23 GMT

This important conference taking place in Lille France from April 28-30, 2015 and has already attracted a great deal of global interest.

Chloé Perdrix writes: Medicine in the Jungle in Malaysia.

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:11:30 GMT

Chloe writes from Malaysia - Now is the next chapter of the trip : sharing primary care experiences in Asia through articles in WONCA’s news and thanks to mini Family Medicine 360 exchanges during the coming year.

Pledge on Worker’s Health - a ten year incubation period

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:02:47 GMT

In the Pledge on Workers’ Health (made by WONCA and the International Commission on Occupational Health, both organisations state their intent to start addressing, together with the WHO, “gaps in services, research and policies for the health and safety of workers, and better integrate occupational health in primary care settings, to the benefit of all workers and their families.”

Polaris' first executive meeting 2014

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:56:53 GMT

Polaris has been busy since its launch six months ago on World Family Doctor Day. We are happy to report on Polaris’ first executive meeting that recently took place November 12, 2014 during the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) annual Family Medicine Forum in Quebec City, Canada.

WONCA rural health conferences - why not come?

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:41:48 GMT

Dr John Wynn-Jones, from Wales, writes about the outputs of the previous two world rural health conferences and invites you to Dubrovnik in 2015

Pacific Rim Indigenous doctors meet in Chinese Taipei

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:49:00 GMT

WONCA President Prof Michael Kidd sent a video address to PRIDoC 2014 (Pacific Rim Indigenous Doctors conference) held in Hualien, Taiwan. Prof Kidd talk about the importance of the work that WONCA is doing in the indigenous and minority groups health issues .

From our El Salvador colleagues

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 02:06:25 GMT

After two days full of different kind of emotions (happiness for the results, tiredness for the effort), I write you to say thanks for the support, in the name of all of members of the Family Medicine Association of El Salvador (AMEFAES)... Your speech caused a big impact on the audience: it was the best way to open our Congress.

WONCA EMR president at WHO regional committee

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 01:23:25 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean Region president, Dr Mohammed Tarawneh, was invited to participate in the 61st session of the WHO regional committee for the WHO East Mediterranean region (EMRO) which was held in Tunis from 19-22 October 2014.

AFMC Charles Boelen international social accountability award

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 03:42:00 GMT

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada has announced a new award named after Dr Charles Boelen - the International social accountability award. Applications extended until December 10.

Strong family practice and universal health coverage in the Middle East

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:23:52 GMT

I was invited recently by the World Health Organization to assist the Oman Ministry of Health in a review of the rollout of that nation’s national primary health care strategy. The achievements of Oman over the past forty years in reforming the nation’s health care system, and tackling the major health care challenges facing its population of four million people, have been a remarkable success

Del Presidente : Medicina familiar fuerte y cobertura universal de salud en Oriente Medio

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:02:00 GMT

Fui invitado recientemente por la Organización Mundial de la Salud para ayudar al Ministerio de Sanidad de Omán en una revisión de la implantación de la estrategia de atención primaria de ese país. Los logros de Omán en los últimos cuarenta años en la reforma del sistema de salud del país y el afrontamiento de los grandes desafíos de atención que recibe su población de cuatro millones de personas han sido un éxito notable.

WONCA EMR meeting with Kuwait Society of Family Practice

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 09:44:04 GMT

In Kuwait, WONCA leaders, Dr Mohammed Tarawneh, WONCA East Mediterranean region president and Prof Nabil Kurashi, Immediate past WONCA East Mediterranean region president, had an official meeting with the Kuwait Society of Family Practice (KSFP) section of the Kuwait Medical Association (KMA).

WONCA's written contribution to World Health Organization's hearing on ending childhood obesity

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:56:00 GMT

WONCA was invited to a meeting at WHO Headquarters on October 14 for a discussion on childhood obesity. Dr Luisa Pettigrew, WONCA WHO liaison person prepared this statement which was endorsed by WONCA Executive.

From the CEO's desk: Member Organizations information

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:46:51 GMT

WONCA's voting members are its Member Organziations (MOs) this month the CEO informs of a survey of the MOs and an annual report coming out soon.

The Science and Practice of People-Centred Health Systems

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:31:00 GMT

The Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research took place in Cape Town during the first week of October. The symposium aims to bring people together to work towards delivering more evidence-based policy making in health, with a focus principally on low and middle income countries

Family Medicine around the World

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:52:23 GMT

In order to allow those unable to attend in person to partake in the excitement, we asked social media participants in the Polaris forum, as well as our international supporters, to share with us how "Family Medicine" or its cultural equivalent is written in their native tongue. Responses went viral.

Rural round-up: the proofing is in the practice

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:33:17 GMT

The phrase “The proof is in the pudding” became increasingly popular in the United States during the 1950s while its origins can be traced abroad and to as early the 14th century. Here in the US family physicians find themselves in times of unprecedented political, technological and social change in the midst of healthcare reform.

Involving patients in family medicine – towards a WONCA policy position

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 05:20:00 GMT

Family doctors are natural advocates for patient involvement – since we are close to our patients and their communities, and we can see the need to empower people to help themselves where possible, the idea that extra effort may be needed to ensure patients have a voice in their own care may seem strange to us.

La participación de los pacientes en medicina de familia: hacia una posición política de WONCA

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:37:00 GMT

Los médicos de familia somos los defensores naturales de la participación de los pacientes, ya que estamos cerca de nuestros pacientes y de sus comunidades, y podemos ver la necesidad de empoderar a la gente para ayudarse a sí mismos cuando sea posible.

Biennial elections of the College of Family Medicine Pakistan

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:28:40 GMT

The Biennial elections of the College of Family Medicine Pakistan 2014-2016, took place on 21st August 2014 and were endorsed by the General Body of College of Family Medicine Pakistan.

Kuching sparks interest in men's health

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:13:42 GMT

WONCA would like to establish a Special Interest Group on Men's Health. Here, Alan White, Professor of Men's Health, Leeds Beckett University writes on resources and a workshop held in Kuching

Chinese Medical Association meeting hears of WONCA standards

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:56:00 GMT

Dr Donald Li, WONCA Executive member-at-large was recently invited to speak on the WONCA educational standards for accreditation at the Annual General Meeting and conference of the Society of General Practice of the Chinese Medical Association (SOGP CMA), the member organization of WONCA of China.

2015 conference notices

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:02:55 GMT

Have you ever thought of attending a WONCA conference? Maybe you have been to many? Regardless, 2015 brings a variety of events to choose from, and spread all around the world - Croatia, Taiwan, Uruguay, Turkey, UAE, Bangladesh, Ghana.

RCGP publishes "Being a doctor: understanding medical practice"

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:59:33 GMT

The Royal College of General Practitioners has just published Being a doctor: understanding medical practice, a book which explores the role of the modern doctor beyond the clinical knowledge.

Michael Kidd honoured by his peers

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:48:45 GMT

WONCA President, Professor Michael Kidd was today honoured by his Australian peers. He received the the Rose-Hunt Award - the highest accolade awarded by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). He also delivered a memorable oration at the Academic Session of the RACGP conference

Fragmentos de política: ¿Qué entendemos por "atención integrada" y cómo podemos comprobar su integración?

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:45:32 GMT

“Integración” se ha convertido en la palabra de moda en la agenda política de la Salud: la OMS , la Fundación King , y el Nuffield Trust tienen todos ellos grandes programas de trabajo sobre este tema y en el Reino Unido los manifiestos preelectorales de los partidos políticos están inundados de la necesidad de la atención "integrada". Pero hay muchas definiciones de modelo que se están debatiendo, y estas tienden a depender de la naturaleza del sistema de salud y el nivel de integración previsto.

Más de 2.500 especialistas en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria asistieron a la XXXIV Reunión Anual semFYC

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:49:00 GMT

Más de 2.500 especialistas en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria asistieron del 12 al 14 de junio de este año al XXXIV Congreso de la semFYC. El 35% de los asistentes a esta actividad fueron residentes y jóvenes médicos de familia y comunitaria. Durante el Congreso, se ofrecieron 80 actividades científicas (sesiones clínicas, más de 25 talleres y reuniones mantenidas con los expertos...), y se presentaron 2.000 comunicaciones, de las cuales 1.350 fueron aceptadas.

Del Presidente: Algo maravilloso en Dinamarca

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:49:34 GMT

Dinamarca es un país con un sistema envidiable de atención de salud, basado en una medicina familiar fuerte y una oferta de cobertura de salud universal. Fui invitado a visitar Dinamarca para hablar en el Congreso Anual del Colegio Danés de Médicos de Familia y tenía muchas ganas de aprender más sobre los éxitos y también los desafíos que enfrenta la práctica de la medicina de familia danesa.

More than 2,500 specialists in Family and Community Medicine attended the XXXIV semFYC Annual Meeting

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:06:06 GMT

More than 2,500 specialists in Family and Community Medicine attended the XXXIV semFYC Annual Meeting - 80 scientific activities were conducted including some international conferences as the one performed by Vasco da Gama Movement

From the CEO's desk: awards, conferences, resources.

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:51:30 GMT

Hello again from Bangkok. This month I want to concentrate on WONCA awards, WONCA conferences and WONCA resources. Two sets of awards are currently available for WONCA members. The Montegut Scholarship awards provide support for one doctor from each of the seven WONCA regions to attend their regional conference annually. The Taiwan Family Medicine Research awards are available to three young researchers, to present their research at the Asia Pacific conference in Taipei next March.

Rural Round-up: Being Rural - exploring sustainable solutions for remote and rural healthcare

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:23:00 GMT

Miles Mack, Chair-elect of the RCGP Scotland writes: Scotland is by no means unusual in having difficulties in recruiting to remote and rural posts. At present there are many isolated mainland and island practices that are unable to recruit and in many places the Health Boards have been forced to employ short term locums or even take over the running of practices to ensure patients are provided with the care they need

What do we mean by ‘integrated care’ – and how can we test its integrity?

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:21:58 GMT

Amanda Howe, President-elect writes another thought-provoking policy bite: ‘Integration’ has become the latest buzzword on the health policy agenda ... But there are many definitions and models being debated, and these tend to depend on the nature of the health system and the level of integration envisaged.

Primary Health Care & Workers’ Health

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:10:59 GMT

In coming months, WONCA News will feature regular articles on the subject of Occupational Health including useful resources for clinical practice. This month we revisit the recent statement on worker’s health.

Mental Health Gap Action Programme Forum 2014

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 12:02:07 GMT

WONCA was represented at the annual Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) meeting, which this year took place September 4-5 at the World Health Organization premises, Geneva.

Montegut Scholarships to 2015 WONCA conferences

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:16:24 GMT

The Montegut Global Scholars Program was established by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation in 2010. The program will provide a scholarship for one family physician from each of the seven WONCA regions to aid their attendance at their respective regional WONCA meetings in 2015.

From the President: Something wonderful in the state of Denmark

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:33:00 GMT

Denmark is a country with an enviable system of health care, based on strong family medicine and providing universal health coverage. I was invited to visit Denmark to speak at the annual meeting of the Danish College of General Practitioners and I was keen to learn more about the successes and also the challenges facing Danish general practice.

The VDGM 10th Anniversary Preconference

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:51:23 GMT

The astonishing city of Lisbon was the host of the 10th anniversary preconference of the Vasco da Gama Movement (VDGM), which was held on 1st and 2nd July 2014, and was made possible thanks to the enduring effort and passion of the preconference organising team and the unconditional support of the Portuguese Association of Family Medicine (APMGF).

WONCA at the WHO South Asia regional committee

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:59:06 GMT

Health Organization's (WHO) Regional committee for South East Asia (SEAR) was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 9-12, 2014. WONCA was represented by Professor Pratap Narayan Prasad, WONCA South Asia region (SAR) president.

VdGM meets the world through AAFP Workshop

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:20:33 GMT

From September 11-13, 2014, the AAFP Global Health Workshop was held in San Diego... A Vasco da Gama Movement team, of Ana Nunes Barata, Lisa Gambhir and Harris Lygidakis, had the great opportunity to participate in this workshop. Includes videos of exchange participants and hosts.

WONCA East Mediterranean meets Tunisian family doctors

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:17:21 GMT

WONCA EMR executives go to a meeting with five Tunisian family medicine societies, and four academic medical schools belonging to the following universities - Tunis city, Sousse, Monastir, and Sfax

EMR Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases in Primary Health Care

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:10:50 GMT

WONCA EMR president, Dr Mohammed Tarawneh, and Dr Oraib Alsmadi, WONCA EMR honorary treasurer, were invited as temporary advisors to attend the WHO EMR meeting on strengthening the integration and management of noncommunicable diseases in primary health care

Family Medicine Research Award - Call for Applications

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:59:01 GMT

This Research Award is made possible by a generous donation from the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine, to support three junior and emerging researchers to travel to present their paper at the 2015 WONCA Asia Pacific Region Conference

Rural and Remote Health reviews Rural Medical Education Guidebook.

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:38:41 GMT

The international electronic journal of Rural and Remote Health research education and practice policy has published a review by Dr John Wootton of the WONCA Rural Medical Education Guidebook.

Introducing Dr Bhavna Matta - new chair of the Spice Route movement

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:00:52 GMT

At the recent South Asia region conference in Chennai, Dr Bhavna Matta was announced as the new chair of The Spice Route Movement, for young family doctors/ GPs in South Asia.

The Spice Route Movement report on Chennai 2014

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:51:39 GMT

Over 600 delegates attended the magnificent WONCA SAR 2014 conference, in, Chennai, during August. The Spice Route movement for young family doctors/ GPs held numerous activities. Read their report here.

Chloé Perdrix - a French GP travels Asia

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 08:33:45 GMT

Dr Chloe Perdrix is a young GP from France who has embarked on a year of travel in Asia, finding out about working in other countries. This is the introduction to her story which WONCA News will follow for the next year.

AFMC Charles Boelen international social accountability award

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 04:42:00 GMT

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada has announced a new award named after Dr Charles Boelen - the International social accountability award. Applications close on October 31.

From the President: Family doctors tackling serious global health challenges

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 07:54:40 GMT

Over 25% of the world’s population lives in South Asia, many in dire poverty with limited or no access to health care... The national government of India, like the World Health Organization, has recognised that universal health care can only be achieved through strengthening of primary care, and the key to this is strong family medicine.

Del Presidente: Los Médicos de familia afrontan los retos serios de salud global: ejemplos de la India y África

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 07:52:11 GMT

Más del 25% de la población del mundo vive en Asia meridional, muchos de ellos en extrema pobreza y sin acceso o con acceso muy limitado a los servicios de salud. El gobierno nacional de la Republica de la India, al igual que la Organización Mundial de la Salud (O.M.S.), ha reconocido que la atención sanitaria universal sólo puede lograrse a través del fortalecimiento de la atención primaria, y la clave de esto está en disponer de una medicina familiar fuerte.

Fragmentos de política: Calidad en atención primaria – Haciendo el camino.

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 07:14:50 GMT

Acabo de finalizar la elaboración de un artículo para que lo valore el Consejo de la organización de la que soy miembro (Royal College GPs, Reino Unido). Deseamos revisar lo que hacemos a través de los miembros de nuestra sociedad para mejorar la calidad del cuidado que prestamos a nuestros pacientes – no solamente la seguridad, ni la calidad de los chequeos, sino la mejora de la calidad... Hay que apuntar alto pero ser realista y persistente – como es conocido Gandhi “usted debe ser el cambio que quiere ver en el mundo”- los demás le seguirán.

Rural Round-up : Peter Sloane writes on being young and rural

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 06:33:51 GMT

This month Peter Sloane who is the newly elected chair of the Wonca Europe's movement for young doctors, the Vasco da Gama movement, writes about being a rural GP (and a young GP) in Ireland.

Next year's Lille Mental Health conference

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:40:55 GMT

WONCA is pleased to have endorsed the "Mental Health for all, connecting people and sharing experience" conference coming to Lille, in France, in April next year. The chair of WONCA's Working Party on Mental Health, Luis Gálvez invited colleagues to attend.

From the CEO: Chennai over, zchinese Taipei coming and more

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:29:00 GMT

The CEO reports on attending the recent South Asia conference and on progress for the 2015 Taiwan conference, and on Ramnik and Jyoti Parekh becoming the first husband/wife team to take out WONCA Life membership.

Policy bite: Quality in primary care – walking the walk.

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:54:00 GMT

We (the RCGP) want to review what we do via our members for patient quality of care – not just safe care, not even just quality checks, but quality improvement. .... Aim high, but be realistic, and be persistent – as Gandhi is reputed to have said, “You must be the change you want to see in the world”– others will follow.

Region President report on South Asia conference

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:38:18 GMT

Prof Pratap Prasad provides a short report on the success of the recent South Asia conference held in Chennai, along with numerous photos.

A virtual dialogue on the training of specialists in family medicine

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 05:12:41 GMT

A group of family doctors had the opportunity to participate, in a virtual dialogue on the training of specialists in Family Medicine under universal coverage “Diálogo Virtual sobre la formación de especialistas en Medicina Familiar en el marco de la Cobertura Universal de Salud”. This event was promoted by PAHO.

Ramnik and Jyoti Parekh create a scholarship for young doctors

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 04:59:32 GMT

Drs Ramnik and Jyoti Parekh have created a scholarship for young family medicine doctors in the South Asia region towards supporting their participation in regional exchanges, global exchange program FM360 and WONCA conferences. Find out more about Ramnik and Jyoti and the scholarship.

WONCA president and editor visit clinic near Lisbon

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:27:00 GMT

While in Lisbon to attend the recent WONCA Europe conference, the WONCA President, Michael Kidd and WONCA editor, Karen Flegg, were invited by local GP, Dr Carlos Canhota, to visit his unit which is part of a health centre and meet some of the staff. Our visit was to the ACES Lisboa Ocidental e Oeiras.

European Commission publishes Opinion on Primary Care

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:31:07 GMT

Independent Experts Panel set up by the European Commission publishes Opinion on Primary Care.

Ebola Outbreak: WHO meeting, resources and more

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:25:05 GMT

The WHO Emergency committee met this month and it was the unanimous view of the committee that the conditions for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern have been met. While WHO meet about Ebola, WONCA identity Atai Omorutu works in Liberia with victims, and the WHO and Harrison's textbook offer free resources of interest to GPs/FPs.

First virtual global meeting of Young Doctor Movement leaders

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:26:50 GMT

For the first time ever – all seven Young Doctor Movement leaders/representatives met via teleconference. The meeting’s agenda included important topics such as the relationship between the Young Doctor Movements (YDMs) with WONCA proper, the sharing of resources, exchange of best practices, and current YDM-led initiatives including the Family Medicine 360 Exchange Program (FM360) and the ASPIRE Global Leader Program.

Gramado abstracts online

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:58:24 GMT

Did you miss the WONCA Rural Health conference in Gramado - abstracts are now available online. English and Portuguese

WONCA Lisbon in videos

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 08:35:24 GMT

Did you miss WONCA Lisbon or want to revist your favourite moments? Produced courtesy of the Host organisation, the Portuguese Association of General Practice (APMGF) and featuring the opening and closing sessions, TV footage from each day and the much requested keynote of Rich Roberts.

WONCA website resources

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 06:53:26 GMT

In need of holiday reading? Why not look at some of the resources on WONCA’s website? It includes: A-Z topic listing; Journals of interest; PEARLS.... and more.

Del Presidente: Medicina de familia y la lucha contra el VIH / SIDA

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 05:56:30 GMT

Mi trabajo como médico de familia ha tenido un firme enfoque hacia la atención de personas con VIH durante en los últimos 25 años. Asistir a la Conferencia Mundial contra el SIDA me ha llevado a reflexionar sobre esta experiencia y sobre algunas de las principales lecciones que he aprendido.

From the President: Family medicine and the fight against HIV/AIDS

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 05:43:51 GMT

My work as a family doctor has had a strong focus on the care of people with HIV over the past 25 years. Attending the World AIDS Conference led me to reflect on this experience and some of the key lessons I have learned.

From the CEO's desk: August 2014

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 01:24:55 GMT

The CEO reports on WONCA's latest activities including WONCA Lisbon and the recent Executive meeting where accreditation, membership and the FM360 exchange were discussed.

Emergency preparedness – the role of family medicine

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:33:58 GMT

I have just been at the Royal College of New Zealand GPs’ conference, which was held in the city of Christchurch. This city was decimated by an earthquake in 2011 - 189 lives were lost, including some health professionals.

Statement from Shin Yoshida, new chair of the Rajakumar Movement

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:05:00 GMT

Meet the new chair of the Rajakumar movement for young doctors in the Asia pacific region. he says" Let’s share our generalism, learn from our differences, and built true friendship in the WONCA Asia Pacific Region!"

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine – 2015 Scholarship

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:58:21 GMT

Doctors from both South Asia and Asia Pacific Regions are eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2015 meeting of the society

Primary Care Indonesia – Recent Developments in 2014

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:43:49 GMT

Dr Mora Claramita from the Department of Medical Education at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, provides her perspectives on the recent changes for primary care doctors in Indonesia.

Raman Kumar's young doctors' update

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:23:45 GMT

WONCA Executive member (Young Doctor representative), Dr Raman Kumar, of India, attended the WONCA Europe Conference held in Lisbon in July 2014. He reports on activities from the Young Doctor perspective.

Rural Round-up : the John Macleod Oration 2014

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:00:39 GMT

Prof Roger Strasser, inaugural chair of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice delivered the 2014 John Macleod oration at Gramado. The oration is titled "Improving the Health of Rural People through Health Workforce Policy"

Launch of WHO Consultation on draft global action plan on antimicrobial resistance

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 06:56:28 GMT

At the Sixty-seventh World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2014, a resolution was passed which called for the World Health Organization (WHO) to lead the development of a global action plan to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

WONCA Europe awards

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 06:30:12 GMT

At the recent WONCA Europe conference in Lisbon various awards were presented including the Five Star doctor award, the Montegut Scholarship and the Vasco da Gama awards.

MH 17: WONCA grieves

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:12:01 GMT

WONCA is greatly saddened by the tragic loss of Malaysian Airlines Flight 017 and the dreadful loss of life.

Hidden violence: Working to meet the challenges facing family physicians and their patients.

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:49:48 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine has identified family violence as a major health issue facing women doctors and their patients WONCA’s stance against family violence has been further strengthened by the Vasco da Gama Young Doctors group work and the formation of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Family Violence in 2014.

Donald Li talks on China's health reform

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:23:42 GMT

Dr Donald Li, WONCA Executive member-at-large, was invited by World Health Organization and World Bank to participate in a meeting to discuss about China's Healthcare reform.

Fragmentos de política: ¿Por qué homenajear a los médicos jóvenes?

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:15:52 GMT

El reciente Congreso de WONCA Europa en Lisboa marcaba en el calendario la maravillosa cita del 10º aniversario del movimiento Vasco da Gama, la organización de los jóvenes médicos de familia europeos... me encontré reflexionando sobre por qué ese reconocimiento a los médicos debe limitarse exclusivamente a la etapa temprana de sus carreras.

Del Presidente: La innovación en medicina de familia

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:38:17 GMT

Como médicos de familia, nosotros también somos pensadores innovadores, y al igual que el príncipe Enrique, tenemos la capacidad de cambiar el mundo a través de nuestro trabajo y nuestra influencia.

From the President: Innovation in family medicine

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:24:53 GMT

As family doctors we are also innovative thinkers, and, like Prince Henry, we have the ability to change the world through our work and our influence. Over the past month I have had the opportunity to visit family doctors in Portugal and also in Ireland ...

PEARLS added this month

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:20:53 GMT

More PEARLS have been added this month: - PEARLS are an independent product of the Cochrane primary care group and are meant for educational use and not to guide clinical care. Find out more ...

WONCA and ICOH statement on workers and their families

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:58:00 GMT

In his keynote speech at the recent WONCA Europe conference in Lisbon, Prof Michael Kidd, WONCA President, announced a joint statment on workers health

Policy bite: Why celebrate young doctors?

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:24:26 GMT

The recent WONCA Europe conference in Lisbon marked the wonderful occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vasco da Gama movement – the European young family doctors’ organisation ... I found myself reflecting on why we should particularly single out doctors in the early stage of their careers?

WONCA's Lisbon Declaration

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:57:37 GMT

On July 6, 2014 at the closing ceremony of the WONCA Europe conference in Lisbon, the Lisbon Declaration was signed by WONCA Europe President, Prof Job F M Metsemakers; President of the Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine, Prof João Sequeira Carlos; and Dr Peter Sloane, incoming President of the Vasco da Gama Movement.

WONCA at the World Health Assembly 2014

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 17:22:20 GMT

The 67th World Health Assembly took place in the Palais des Nations, Geneva the week beginning 19th May 2014, fittingly also World Family Doctor Day! Over the course of the 19th and 20th May WONCA's delegation participated in over a dozen meetings with WHO staff and other non-governmental organisation

Rural Round-up: Preparations for Dubrovnik 2015 - WONCA World Rural Health conference

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:26:28 GMT

Dr Jo Scott-Jones writes on preparing for the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice 13th WONCA World Rural Health Conference being held in Dubrovnik Croatia, in April 2015.

From the CEO's desk: WONCA happenings

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:14:30 GMT

The CEO reports on a range of news items including from Shanghai, Kuching, North America (where a new young doctors' movement has formed), the Caribbean as well as the recent World Health Assembly.

WONCA Environment Working Party - book launch

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 04:45:21 GMT

Family Doctors in The Field - environmental stories from across the globe, was launched on 4 July at the WONCA Europe conference in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a collection of inspiring stories from doctors from around the world who have combined working as a family doctor with some form of environmental work.

Vasco da Gama Movement's twitter milestone.

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:23:50 GMT

On June 18 2014 the twitter account of the Vasco da Gama Movement, @vdgmeu, reached its 1000th follower!

Point-of-care testing workshop at WONCA Asia Pacific regional conference

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:55:52 GMT

A workshop titled ‘How to Set Up and Manage Point-of-Care Testing in Your Family Practice’ was presented by Prof Mark Shephard and Lara Motta on behalf of the WONCA Special Interest Group on Global Point-of-Care Testing at the recent WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Kuching, Malaysia.

WONCA Asia Pacific region conference photos

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:51:00 GMT

This year's WONCA Asia Pacific conference was held from May 21-24 in Kuching, Malaysia. This is a small selection fo photographs. More..

Family Doctor day - more reports

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:28:52 GMT

World Family Doctor day has generated a lot of interest from around the globe. More reports have been received from Bangladesh, the Caribbean, Lebanon and Turkey

Rural health clinic visits in Kuching, Malaysia

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:00:17 GMT

At the recent WONCA Asia Pacific region conference, visits to rural health clinics were offered by the Host Organising Committee. The WONCA Editor joined another Australian colleague and four colleagues from Japan on one of the visit programs.

The Caribbean College of Family Physicians launch the Tobago chapter on Family Doctor Day.

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:31:16 GMT

The TOBAGO Chapter of the Caribbean College of Family Physicians (CCFP) is the newest Chapter to be formed within the Caribbean College of Family Physicians (CCFP) and its launch was timed to coincide with World Family Doctor Day- May 19, 2014.

WONCA Asia Pacific conference prizes.

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:50:02 GMT

At the recent WONCA Asia Pacific conference in Kuching prizes were presented for research, oral presentations and posters. Winners are announced.

South Asian Primary Care Research Network report

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:24:25 GMT

The research methodology workshop was organized by South Asian Primary Care Research Network (SAPCRN) and Department of Family Medicine University of Health Sciences Lahore on February 20-21, 2014. The theme of the conference was Promoting Primary Care Research through Family Doctors.

EURACT International course in Bled in September

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:43:00 GMT

The annual EURACT course for family medicine teachers at all levels will be held again at Bled in Slovenia 23 – 27 September. T

Del Presidente: Educar a Médicos de Familia del futuro: en Malasia y en todo el mundo

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:17:26 GMT

Estuve hace poco en la ciudad malasia de Kuching, en Sarawak, en la isla mística de Borneo, y conocí a la médica de familia Maila Mustapha

From the President: Nurturing Tomorrow's Family Doctors: in Malaysia and around the world

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:56:00 GMT

I was recently in the Malaysian city of Kuching in Sarawak, on the mystical island of Borneo, and met family doctor Maila Mustapha. Like Dr Maila, as family doctors we all work hard, and many of us work under difficult conditions. Sometimes the resources that we need to do our job are not available. Sometimes the hours we work and the demands on our time can be arduous.

From the CEO's desk: June 2014

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:49:27 GMT

Our CEO reports on the three main highlights for this month of Family Doctor Day, the World Health Assembly in Geneva and the WONCA Asia Pacific Region conference in Kuching Malaysia.

WONCA SIG on complexity news

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:42:35 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on complexity will run a workshop in Lisbon, at the WONCA Europe conference in July, and is involved in organising a conference being held in November in the US.

Fragmentos de Política: La atención integrada - una labor para la medicina de familia

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:31:43 GMT

Amanda Howe ha estado recientemente en la Asamblea Mundial de la Salud. En esta entrega, considera las definiciones de algunos términos de uso común.

Policy Bite : Integrated care – a role for family medicine

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 07:20:16 GMT

Amanda Howe has recently been at the World Health Assembly. Here she considers the definitions of some commonly used terms: Universal Coverage, Integrated Care, people-centred.

South Asia Chennai conference early bird registration closes soon

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 04:03:02 GMT

Early bird registration for South Asia conference in August closes on June 30. The conference is jointly organized by a consortium of GP orgnaisations - the IMACGP, AFPI & FFPAI

WONCA Europe coming to Lisbon next month

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:37:41 GMT

WONCA Europe holds its conference in Lisbon from July 2-5. FInd out about HOC president João Sequeira Carlos' views and read the latest interviews with guest speakers.

Launch of WHO Report - Health for the world’s adolescents

Mon, 26 May 2014 04:19:00 GMT

What must we do to improve and maintain the health of the world’s one billion adolescents? Health for the world’s adolescents World Health Organization (WHO) report was launched on 14th May.

Cancer and Palliative Care workshop at WONCA conference in Lisbon

Sun, 25 May 2014 11:53:15 GMT

The WONCA Special interest Group on Cancer and Palliative Care will hold a workshop at the coming WONCA Europe conference in Lisbon in July.

Invitation to WONCA Africa 2015 regional conference being held in Ghana

Sun, 25 May 2014 11:38:12 GMT

Dr Henry Lawson, this month's featured doctor invites colleagues to attend the WONCA Africa 2015 regional conference being held in Ghana.

Rural Round up: the importance of training in rural areas.

Wed, 21 May 2014 04:50:00 GMT

Jo Scott- Jones of New Zealand, writes this month's rural round up - and reflects on some lessons learned at Gramado.

Mensaje del Presidente de WONCA en el Día Mundial del Médico de Familia

Sun, 18 May 2014 06:00:00 GMT

En este día, WONCA se une a nuestras organizaciones miembro en 130 países para celebrar la importante labor que llevan a cabo los médicos de familia de todo el mundo.

WONCA President’s message on World Family Doctor Day

Sun, 18 May 2014 05:00:00 GMT

On this day WONCA joins with our member organisations in 130 countries to celebrate the important work carried out by family doctors all around the world.

Polaris – WONCA’s newest Young Doctor Movement

Sun, 18 May 2014 04:20:34 GMT

The newest regional Young Doctor movement is being launched on May 19. The North America region is the final region to announce its Young Doctor Movement.

RCGP publishes ultimate guide for GP training and beyond

Wed, 14 May 2014 11:51:59 GMT

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), UK is about to publish The Good GP Training Guide, and WONCA members are eligible for a discount.

WHO East Mediterranean region meeting on Workers’ Health

Sun, 11 May 2014 04:05:17 GMT

Prof Faisal Al Nasir of Bahrain recently attended the WHO East Mediterranean region consultation meeting on Workers’ Health on behalf of the WONCA.

From Puerto Rico: The specialty of the Family Physician video

Sun, 11 May 2014 03:56:19 GMT

The Puerto Rico Academy of Family Physicians have decided to make a new video explaining the specialty of Family Physicians.

Del Presidente: el mundo de la medicina de familia rural

Thu, 01 May 2014 10:29:45 GMT

"Cualquier paciente con cualquier problema, en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar". Quiero rendir homenaje a nuestro Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Práctica Clínica Rural de WONCA, que durante los últimos 22 años ha sido un gran defensor, además de muy eficaz, de dar formación y apoyo a un número suficiente de médicos de familia rurales cualificados, para poder satisfacer las necesidades de salud de las personas que viven en zonas rurales de todos los países del mundo.

From the President: the world of rural family medicine

Thu, 01 May 2014 09:29:28 GMT

“Any patient with any problem, anytime and anywhere” - I pay tribute to our WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice, which, for the past 22 years, has been such a strong and effective advocate for training and supporting sufficient numbers of skilled rural family doctors to meet the health care needs of the people living in rural areas in all nations of the world.

Fragmentos de Política con Amanda Howe -mayo 2014

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:37:30 GMT

La aplicación de las definiciones de la medicina de familia: lecciones de las regiones, las zonas rurales y los residentes

V Cúpula Ibero-Americana de Medicina de Família e Declaração de Quito

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 03:13:48 GMT

Em 12 de abril, em Quito, Equador, foi concluída a V Cúpula Ibero-Americana de Medicina de Família após dois dias de um trabalho intenso e produtivo, incluindo o intercâmbio de experiências e atividades participativas.

La V Cumbre Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar y la Carta de Quito

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 03:03:22 GMT

El 12 de abril, en Quito, Ecuador, la V Cumbre Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar se ha concluida después de dos días de un trabajo intenso y productivo, incluyendo el intercambio de experiencias y actividades participativas.

From the CEO’s Desk: May 2014

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 07:10:53 GMT

The WONCA CEO reflects on two conferences in South America, the Quito Declaration, and the upcoming World Family Doctor Day and the Asia Pacific conference coming soon in Kuching.

Global Health and Young Family Doctors - VdGM Forum 2014

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:04:59 GMT

Earlier this year, the first Vasco da Gama Movement Forum, gave trainee and new Family Doctors an opportunity to meet and participate in workshops, present posters, hear a variety of speakers and generally exchange views and experiences on being a Family Doctor. One such session was the World Café workshop on the subject of 'Global Health'.

The Iberoamerican Summit of Family Medicine and Quito Declaration

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:10:49 GMT

A report by WONCA Iberoamericana president, Dr Inez Padula, on the the V Iberoamerican Summit of Family Medicine held in Quito, Ecuador and the resultant "Carta de Quito" - Quito Declaration.

"At the doctor's side"- a documentary trilogy

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:30:23 GMT

Well known Swiss family doctor, Dr Bruno Kissling is this month's featured doctor. His work as a family doctor was recently filmed in one of three documentaries made by Dr Sylviane Gindrat about the working life of six Swiss family doctors - "At the Doctor's Side"

Policy bite: Applying definitions of FM - lessons from regions, rural, and residents

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:22:09 GMT

Amanda Howe has recently been in South America - the debates between us, the formulation of policy statements based on the meetings, and the experiences and concerns of younger doctors frequently centred on questions about how we define our discipline, and ensure its unique characteristics are recognised by others.

Report on 12th World Rural Health Conference, Gramado, Brazil

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:21:29 GMT

John Wynn- Jones reports on the 12th World Rural Health Conference, held recently in Gramado, Brazil

Mental health care in settings where mental health resources are limited

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 02:59:01 GMT

WONCA has been informed that a recently published handbook, “Mental Health Care in Settings Where Mental Health Resources are Limited” by Pamela Smith MD, is able to be made available to family doctors electronically.

Family Doctor Day - May 19

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:29:25 GMT

This year we want to encourage even more organizations to celebrate in appropriate style on 19th May. We would love Member Organisations to tell us in advance of their plans – so that we can promote at least some in WONCA News

WONCA rural practice award presented to Dr Bruce Chater

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:16:34 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Practice presented to Dr Bruce Chater, of Queensland, Australia, at the WONCA World Rural Health Conference, Gramado, Brazil, April 2014

Fragmentos de política: Atención primaria (de salud): ¿cuál es la importancia de un nombre?

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 02:37:49 GMT

Existe un amplio apoyo internacional para el establecimiento de una cobertura universal de salud, con frecuentes referencias a la función esencial de la atención primaria de salud y con el fin de lograr este objetivo. Sin embargo, ¿qué significa realmente la atención primaria de salud? ¿Es lo mismo que la atención primaria? ¿Dónde encaja la medicina de familia?

WONCA Rural Medical Education Guidebook launched

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 02:01:29 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice launches its "Rural Medical Education Guidebook" in Gramado, Brazil on Saturday April 5.

World Health Day and World Health worker week - this coming week

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 00:57:49 GMT

World Health day is coming up on April 7. The theme is 'small bite : big threat' This is also the first day of World Health Worker week.

Del Presidente : China y el ascenso del médico de familia

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:05:45 GMT

El Dr. Yin Shoulong es un médico general rural en Tai Shitun Village, en China. Vive en una típica casa de pueblo rural, construida alrededor de un patio central. Su clínica ocupa un lado de la casa. Sus pacientes son de su comunidad agrícola y muchos son pobres, ancianos y frágiles.

WONCA South Asia region conference announced

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:03:42 GMT

WONCA South Asia region is to hold a conference in Chennai in India, this August 2014. Registrations are opening soon.

From the President: China and the rise of the family doctor

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:00:21 GMT

Dr Yin Shoulong is a rural general practitioner, in Tai Shitun Village, in China. He lives in a typical rural village house built around a central courtyard, with his clinic occupying one side of his home. His patients are from his farming community and many are impoverished and elderly and frail.

From the CEO's desk: Family Doctor Day coming soon

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:47:00 GMT

Garth Manning, WONCA CEO, writes about Family Doctor Day, coming up on May 19; past president of WONCA, Dr David Game's visit to the WONCA secretariat;; and attendances on WONCA's behalf to various important meetings.

Policy bite: Primary (health) care: what’s in a name?

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:30:00 GMT

What does primary health care actually mean? Is it the same as primary care? Where does family medicine fit? The answer is not straightforward ...

WONCA SIG on cancer & palliative care symposium coming in Lisbon

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:59:43 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Cancer and Palliative Care will conduct a symposium at the WONCA Europe conference coming up in Lisbon in July.

WONCA EMR meeting report

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:50:31 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean Region had an important meeting with WHO EMRO in January 2014,

The dawn of family medicine in Myanmar

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:29:53 GMT

Drs Tin Myo Han and Daniel Thuraiappah report on the International Seminar on Family Medicine Development, held recently in Myanmar

‘Happy Audit’ –ll South America

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:22:22 GMT

Working Together Across Borders to Curb the Development of Antibiotic Resistance

Uniendo a los médicos rurales europeos

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:03:14 GMT

José López - Abuin : Presidente de EURIPA

Rural Round up: Uniting European rural GPs

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:01:00 GMT

Dr José Lopez-Albuin, President or EURIPA writes this month's rural round-up

European Expert Panel seeks feedback on effective ways of investing in health

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:00:00 GMT

The European Commission has set up a multidisciplinary and independent Expert Panel on effective ways of investing in health (EXPH). Your feedback is sought.

Family Medicine in Ethiopia

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:41:00 GMT

Ethiopia’s first family medicine training program was inaugurated in February 2013 with eight residents ...

South Asia region activities

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:18:31 GMT

Prof Pratap Prasad recently reported on WONCA South Asia region (SAR) activities to the Wonca executive.

Amanda Howe en el Forum Vasco da Gama – Barcelona, febrero de 2014

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 06:14:47 GMT

Tuve el privilegio de asistir a la primera reunión independiente de jóvenes médicos, organizada por el movimiento Vasco da Gama (VDGM) en Barcelona, a principios de febrero.

Del Presidente : marzo 2014 - El tsunami de Japón: tres años después

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 05:59:10 GMT

El mes pasado me invitaron a visitar las comunidades de la región de Fukushima, en Japón, afectada por el tsunami y el desastre del reactor nuclear. Yo tenía muchas ganas de aprender sobre el papel que los médicos de familia locales y sus equipos siguen desempeñando para ayudar en la recuperación de los supervivientes de las comunidades devastadas. Fue una semana aleccionadora.

From the President: The Japan tsunami – three years on.

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 05:41:50 GMT

Last month I was invited to visit communities in the Fukushima region of Japan affected by the tsunami and the nuclear reactor disaster. I was keen to learn about the role local family doctors and their teams are continuing to play in assisting in the recovery of the surviving members of the devastated communities. It was a sobering week.

New Special Interest Group on Health Equity

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 05:27:08 GMT

Dr William Wong is the convenor of the new WONCA Special Interest Group on Health Equity. Find out more.

From the CEO’s Desk: March 2014

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 02:19:19 GMT

WONCA CEO, Garth Manning, writes of meetings attended, upcoming WONCA conferences, direct membership (find out who is Direct member 001), and more.

Rural Round-up – the Prince Mahidol Award conference

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 02:03:07 GMT

John Wynn-Jones reports on his attendance at the Prince Mahidol conference in Thailand and the lessons learnt.

Amanda Howe on the Vasco da Gama forum - Barcelona February 2014

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:21:01 GMT

Amanda Howe's perspective on the recent VDGM forum where she delivered the keynote speech "We are not one - how health inequalities in Europe afflict healthcare, patients and healthcare professionals".

Complete the online survey from WONCA SIG on Point-Of Care testing

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:57:37 GMT

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Point-Of Care testing requests your participation in a survey of family doctors

Farewell Robert Hall
– Truly One of a Kind

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:24:19 GMT

On 13 February 2014, the worlds of academic general practice, community health and rural health lost an extraordinary contributor with the passing of Robert Hall.

Fragmentos de Política con Amanda Howe - La recolección de datos

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:17:34 GMT

La recolección de datos desde la atención primaria: difícil, peligrosa, ¡y definitivamente necesaria!

Policy Bite from Amanda Howe - data collection

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:07:49 GMT

Difficult, dangerous, and definitely needed! Amanda discussed the British Government's plan to make routine, the collection of anonymised ‘patient level’ data (age, sex, locality, attendance, medical problems…)

mhGAP - a WHO mental health resource

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:55:38 GMT

The mhGAP Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG), developed based on WHO recommendations, contains clinical protocols for management of priority conditions by non-specialist health care providers.

Latest on WONCA and the WHO

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 06:24:04 GMT

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board meeting which takes place every January and World Health Assembly in May in Geneva stand out as crucial events during the course of the year to mark the agenda for future WHO activities and bring together representatives from the 194 member states’ ministries of health as well as other stakeholders. WONCA as a non-governmental organisation in official relations with the WHO is invited to participate.

Al Razi (East Mediterranean region) young doctors

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:50:07 GMT

Find out more about the newly launched Al Razi movement for young family doctors in the East Mediterranean region.

XXXIII Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (SemFYC) Conference

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:09:00 GMT

Iona Heath warns of the consequences of austerity for health in the XXXIII Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (SemFYC) Conference

Del Presidente : “Me encanta la medicina de familia”

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 04:01:39 GMT

“Me encanta la medicina de familia". Estas son palabras de la Dra. Margaret Chan, Directora General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), cuando habló ante la Academia de Medicina de Hong Kong en diciembre. La Dra. Chan pasó a describir cómo la medicina de familia contribuye a la salud y el bienestar de los individuos, las familias y las comunidades en muchas partes del mundo. Me hago eco de la opinión de la Dra. Chan.

WONCA conferences earlybird registration closing soon

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 03:46:22 GMT

This year WONCA holds two regional conferences and a world rural health conference - you need to register soon to take advantage of early bird fees.

From the President :
I love family medicine

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:10:11 GMT

These are the words of Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the WHO, speaking at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in December. Dr Chan went on to describe how family medicine contributes to the health and well being of individuals, families and communities in many parts of the world.

Rich Roberts finishes on WONCA Executive

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 01:44:27 GMT

The recent WONCA Executive meeting in London marked the end of many years of service to WONCA by Prof Richard Roberts. Rich began his service on Executive in 2004 ..

From the CEO's desk: a new year

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:55:45 GMT

Another year begins, and it has been a really hectic few weeks already! The WONCA Executive met in London for three days ( January 17-19) with a very full agenda, and many issues were discussed and debated.

WONCA adds name to family violence statement

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:48:34 GMT

At the recent WHO executive board (EB) meeting in Geneva, WONCA was represented by President Michael Kidd, President Elect, Amanda Howe, and WONCA -WHO Liaison, Lusia Pettigrew. They added WONCA's name to a statement being made to the WHO EB - on family violence.

Policy bite from Amanda Howe - invest in primary care

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:25:12 GMT

Different regions, one message – and a need to get that message across!

Rural round-up: Dr Jo Scott-Jones

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:11:18 GMT

Rural communities in the 21st Century need to build resilience and as health providers we can be powerful contributors to that work.

News from Canada

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:02:53 GMT

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is pleased to announce the 2013–2014 Executive Committee

News from the USA

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:41:00 GMT

New AAFP Leaders Announced at 2013 Congress of Delegates

Workshop on quality improvement held in Shenzen, China

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:38:35 GMT

A report from the WONCA Working Party on Quality and Safety in Family medicine

WONCA tribute to past president Peter CY Lee

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:18:12 GMT

We are grateful for his leadership and support to WONCA throughout the years as President of the World WONCA (1992-1995) as well as serving WONCA in numerous other capacities. WONCA has indeed lost a good friend, a leader and a great supporter.

WHO launch of MiNDbank online platform

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:37:14 GMT

World Health Organization officially launched the MiNDbank online platform on the 10th December, Human Rights Day 2013. WHO MiNDbank is a product of the QualityRights Project, WHO’s flagship campaign to improve care and end human rights violations against people with mental and psychosocial disabilities.

Fragmentos de Política con Amanda Howe, diciembre 2013

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:05:51 GMT

La Profesora Amanda Howe, nuestra nueva presidenta electa, afirmó en su discurso en el Consejo WONCA que iba a "ayudar con mensajes políticos. Así que ahora invitamos a Amanda a afrontar ese reto. Aquí está la tercera propuesta de Amanda, que va a ir ofreciéndolas de forma regular.

Del Presidente: una visita a Brasil

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:58:19 GMT

Brasil es líder mundial en el tratamiento de la cobertura universal de salud a través de los equipos de medicina familiar. En noviembre, en una de las favelas (barrios marginales) de Río de Janeiro, tuve la oportunidad de reunirme con el médico de familia Euclides Colaço y sus colegas.

From the President: a visit to Brazil

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:17:53 GMT

Brazil is a global leader in addressing universal health coverage through family medicine teams. In November, in one of the favelas (“shanty towns”) of Rio de Janeiro, I had the opportunity to meet with family doctor Euclides Colaço and his colleagues.

From the CEO's desk: one year on

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:06:47 GMT

Hong Kong anniversary celebrations, young doctors and ... we come to the end of the first full year of the WONCA Secretariat in Bangkok. It has been a busy and eventful year, with our first Executive and Council meetings, but we survived, and I’m sure will go from strength to strength.

Nelson Mandela has passed on: a tribute from WONCA

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:49:26 GMT

Dr Shabir Moosa writes - "Hamba Kahle Tata" We are privileged to have lived in the life and times of Nelson Mandela or Tata Madiba, as he was fondly called.

VDGM forum keynote speakers hangout

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMT

In preparation for the main keynotes, Dr Peter A Sloane interviews Prof Job Metsemakers, President of WONCA Europe, Prof Per Kallestrup, founder of the Hippokrates Exchange Programme, and Dr Luisa Pettigrew, member at large of the WONCA World

The Network: Towards Unity For Health meets in Thailand!

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:40:01 GMT

This year’s The Network: Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) conference was held from November 16-20 in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

Reports from WONCA Europe bursary winners

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:36:36 GMT

At the recent WONCA world conference in Prague, WONCA Europe awarded a number of bursaries to assist with attendance. Read how these bursaries help our colleagues reach their aspirations.

Abstract extensions for Rural and Young Doctor conferences

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:07:51 GMT

Abstract submission has been extended for a short time for both the WONCA Rural Health conference coming up in Gramado Brazil in April and also for the Young Doctors' forum coming up in Barcelona in February.

News from Iberoamericana – the April 2014 V Summit

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The most important event we are focused on is organizing the V Family Medicine Summit (V Cumbre Iberoamericana de Medicina Familiar), that will be held in Quito, April, 11 and 12, 2014.

WONCA Executive announces Young Doctor representative

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:57:22 GMT

WONCA Executive is pleased to announced that Dr Raman Kumar of India has been selected to join them as the Young Doctor representative for the 2013-16 triennium.

Rural Round up: It’s all about the people!

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:19:25 GMT

Prof Ian Couper of South Africa and Past President WONCA Working Party on Rural Health writes this month's Rural Round-up.

Policy Bite from Amanda Howe - the upskilling debate

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:23:23 GMT

Professor Amanda Howe, our new President–Elect, said in her speech at the WONCA Council that she would help with policy messages. She now takes up that challenge with her regular Policy Bites column - this being her third column.

Message from chair of WONCA Asia Pacific conference 2014

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:58:34 GMT

A/Prof (Mohammad) Husni Jamal is chairman of the Host Organising Committee for the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference coming up in Kuching in May, 2014.

World AIDS Day - December 1

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 22:19:46 GMT

Today is World AIDS day. Check out online resources and update your knowledge.

Former WONCA president Michael Boland honoured

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:48:00 GMT

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the Irish Healthcare Awards was WONCA Past president, Dr Michael Boland.

Help for our Filipino colleagues

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:48:45 GMT

The president of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians tells the WONCA family how they plan to assist colleagues affected by Typhoon Haiyan and how we can financially assist them.

WONCA EMR president reports on WHO meeting in Oman

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:35:20 GMT

WONCA EMR Executive Members received a formal invitation to attend the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean 60th Session.

Chris van Weel at Korean Academy conference

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:11:15 GMT

In 2018, Seoul will be the place of the Wonca World Conference and this perspective gave an additional flavor to the invitation by the Korean Academy of Family Medicine (KAFM)

Abstracts close soon for WONCA rural conference in Brazil in April

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:09:51 GMT

The deadline for Abstracts and Early Bird registration for 12th Wonca World Rural Health Conference is approaching fast

Desde la pre-conferencia al Forum: una extraordinaria sinergia

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:34:58 GMT

Cuando la idea de celebrar un nuevo encuentro para el VdGM, el Foro VdGM, nos vino a la mente hace aproximadamente un año, una mezcla de sentimientos de optimismo y miedo vinieron de inmediato a agitar nuestras mentes como un viento de tormenta anunciado en una tarde calurosa de verano.

Una visita a la Asociación Ucraniana de Medicina Familiar (AUMF)

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:03:16 GMT

El Profesor Grygorii Lysenko era un famoso científico ucraniano, un profesor con talento y organizado ... fue fundador de la medicina familiar en Ucrania,

Del Director Ejecutivo: El Movimiento de los Jóvenes Médicos de WONCA

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:49:02 GMT

Este mes quiero llamar la atención sobre el Movimiento de los Jóvenes Médicos de WONCA y el fantástico trabajo que están haciendo. Esta es la próxima generación de líderes de la medicina de familia y de WONCA

From pre- conference to forum: an extraordinary synergy

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 07:01:08 GMT

When the idea of creating a new meeting for VdGM, the VdGM Forum, sprang to our minds about a year ago, a mixed feeling of optimism and fear came ...

Del Presidente - noviembre 2013

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 11:37:31 GMT

En octubre, representé a WONCA en una conferencia en Hyderabad, en la India, para celebrar el 50 aniversario de la creación de la Asociación India de Colegios Médicos de Medicina General (IMA CGP).

From the President: November 2013

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:26:48 GMT

In October, I represented WONCA at a conference in Hyderabad, in India, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Indian Medical Association College of General Practitioners (IMA CGP).

Gustavo Gusso's "Textbook of Family and Community Health"

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:23:01 GMT

The “Textbook of Family and Community Health” in Portuguese was written by Eminent Brazilian family doctor Gustavo Gusso and José Lopes as well as a host of other contributors. The publisher sends this information.

From the CEO's desk: our next generation of leaders

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:04:18 GMT

This month I want to highlight WONCA’s Young Doctor movements and the fantastic work they are doing. These are the next generation of leaders of family medicine and of WONCA, and it is wonderful to see so much energy and enthusiasm – reassuring that the future of family medicine is safe in their hands.

Ukrainian Loss and legacy – Amanda Howe reports

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:56:45 GMT

A visit to the Ukrainian Association of Family Medicine (UAFM)

India national consultation on Family Medicine report

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:23:45 GMT

The report and recommendations of National Consultation on Family Medicine convened by NHSRC NRHM Government of India convened during FMPC 2013.

Rural Round-up : November 13 - Aileen Espina writes

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:11:42 GMT

Aileen Espina from the Philippines is a rural family doctor and member of two WONCA working parties. She writes this month's rural round-up

Vasco da Gama Movement Forum 2014 - Call for Submissions

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:06:42 GMT

The Vasco da Gama Movement is calling for your input to its forum coming up in February 2014

Vasco da Gama Junior Researcher Award 2014

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:39:14 GMT

The Junior Researcher Award has been launched following the movement’s continuous effort to promote a new generation of Family Doctors that combine clinical work and research.

WONCA Africa brief update

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:33:00 GMT

A selection of quick bits from WONCA Africa

Bangladesh Academy latest news

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:42:58 GMT

The Bangladesh Academy of Family Physicians report on their proposed 2014 conference, the latest family medicine diploma examination results and concluding ceremony.

Vasco da Gama movement forum February 2014

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:21:17 GMT

The first Pan-European meeting for trainees and junior family doctors is being held in Barcelona from February 7-8, 2014.

Congreso Peruano de Medicina Familiar

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:22:17 GMT

Congresso Peruano de Medicina Familiar y communitaria en Cusco, Peru de diciembre 5-7, 2013

2014 Gramado Rural health conference date change

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:53:12 GMT

The 12th WONCA Rural Health conference is now being held from April 2-6, 2014. The venue remains Gramado, Brazil.

Launch of the WHO's Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:47:27 GMT

World Mental Health Day took place on 10th October. Three days prior to this during the annual Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Forum which brings together the WHO Secretariat, member states and international partners, the WHO launched its Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020.

PEARLS added this month

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:56:48 GMT

Pearls are an independent product of the Cochrane primary care group - see this month's additions.

WONCA South Asia Region president attends regional WHO committee

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:43:10 GMT

Report of the Sixty Sixth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South Asia Region

From the President - think global, act local

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:38:49 GMT

In September, I attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York, representing WONCA at a summit called to examine progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and to discuss what happens beyond the end of 2015 when the current MDGs conclude.

Del Presidente - octubre 2013

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:31:55 GMT

En septiembre asistí a la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York, en representación de WONCA, una cumbre convocada para examinar los progresos en el cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio (ODM) y para discutir lo que pasará más allá del final de 2015, cuando los ODM actuales concluyan.

WONCA Fragmentos de Política con Amanda Howe - octubre 2013

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:12:14 GMT

La Profesora Amanda Howe, nuestra nueva presidenta electa, afirmó en su discurso en el Consejo WONCA que iba a "ayudar con mensajes políticos. En WONCA… sabemos lo que queremos decir. Me gustaría trabajar en cómo lo decimos, conseguir documentos de información clara, precisa, para que puedas adaptarla al uso en tu entorno.” Así que ahora invitamos a Amanda a afrontar ese reto. Aquí está la segunda propuesta de Amanda

Contribute to stories from environmental family doctors

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:24:26 GMT

Open Invitation to WONCA members to contribute to a new book, “Family Doctors in the Field - stories from environmental family doctors from across the globe”

Rural Round-up : October 13

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 09:55:51 GMT

Much is often made of the poorer health status and standard of living in rural areas – this is true and desperately so in some places but with the provision of public health, good generalist health care and extra job opportunities, rural areas can be wonderful places to live

From the CEO's desk : membership matters

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 09:41:38 GMT

At its June 2013 meeting in Prague, WONCA Council agreed to the proposal to introduce Life Individual Direct Membership.

Family Medicine 360 - young doctors' exchanges

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 05:40:12 GMT

Family Medicine 360 is a global, international exchange program for Junior Family Doctors and General Practitioners, who would like to experience Primary Health Care in a different country.

African young family doctors' movement

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 05:22:43 GMT

AfriWon Renaissance, the youth movement of the WONCA Africa Region was officially inaugurated on the 27th June, 2013 during the WONCA 20th World Conference in Prague Czech Republic.

Policy bite - universal health coverage

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 05:04:21 GMT

Health 2020: A European policy framework and strategy

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:34:53 GMT

Health 2020 is a policy framework aimed at providing European politicians and policy-makers key strategic advice to support action for improving health, well-being and health equity, in a way that is sensitive to each country’s situation, political and organisational circumstances.

WHO survey for primary care providers

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 06:39:50 GMT

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) want to hear about your experiences providing primary care health services.

Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions - PAHO report

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 06:10:56 GMT

The new PAHO/WHO report, Innovative care for chronic conditions: Organizing and delivering high quality care for chronic noncommunicable diseases in the Americas, proposes an integrated Chronic Care Model for addressing NCDs in the context of primary health care

Addressing Health Equity - Prague workshop report

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:53:00 GMT

Addressing Health Equity was a workshop held at the recent world conference in Prague. Here follows a summary of the discussion.

New WONCA working party under way

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:36:00 GMT

The first workshop of the WONCA Working Party on Indigenous & Minority Groups Health Issues drew people from around the globe.

WONCA EMR president in Qatar

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:38:00 GMT

WONCA East Mediterranean region president Dr Mohammed Tarawneh, reports on a meeting in Qatar.

Dr Gustavo Gusso en Perú

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:08:04 GMT

Dr Gustavo Gusso, medico familiar, profesor de la universidad de Sao Paulo, past president de la SBMFYC y editor del Tratado brasileño de medicina familiar y comunitaria; dará una conferencia Titulada en Perú

Young doctor sought for WONCA executive

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:23:22 GMT

WONCA Executive is inviting expressions of interest from young doctors to become a member of the WONCA Executive committee.

WONCA Fragmentos de política con Amanda Howe – Presidenta Electa

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:10:28 GMT

Declaración de Yerevan

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:06:26 GMT

El 13 de Agosto de 2013, en Yerevan, la capital de la República de Armenia, el presidente de WONCA, firmó la ”declaración de Yerevan” junto con los dirigentes de la Asociación de Psiquiatría Mundial y otras tres asociaciones profesionales mundiales de Salud Mental.

Salud Mental y Atención Primaria

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:31:37 GMT

Discurso de apertura de la Conferencia Temática de la Asociación Mundial de Psiquiatría sobre "Salud Mental y Enfermedad Mental: Centrándonos en Eurasia".

Del Presidente - septiembre 2013

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:56:08 GMT

Esta fue mi primera visita a la República de Armenia y realmente no sabía qué podía esperar. Encontré a médicos de familia y enfermeras muy entregados, un programa de formación de medicina familiar sofisticado y algunas reformas muy positivas en salud.

From the President - September 2013

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:42:24 GMT

This was my first visit to the Republic of Armenia and I didn’t really know what to expect. What I found was dedicated family doctors and nurses, a sophisticated family medicine training program, and some really positive health care reforms.

New leaders for WONCA Working Party on Mental Health

Sat, 31 Aug 2013 18:07:36 GMT

At the recent WONCA World conference in Prague, the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health elected new leaders to take them forward. Dr Luis Gálvez-Alcaraz and Dr Abdullah Al-Khatami.

From the CEO’s Desk - Membership, Meetings and Money!

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:30:47 GMT

Dr Garth Manning looks forward to future WONCA conferences and provides more information on Direct membership and the Montegut Scholarship programme.

Rural Round-up - September 13

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:18:00 GMT

This month's rural round up is writen by Dr Jo Scott-Jones of New Zealand. He is the public relations member of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice

Dr Lucy Candib - WONCA Five-Star doctor

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:13:28 GMT

Dr Lucy Candib of the USA is WONCA's Five-Star doctor for 2013-16. She received the award at the WONCA Prague conference from Professor Rich Roberts

Policy bites with Amanda Howe - President-Elect

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:45:30 GMT

Professor Amanda Howe, our new President–Elect, said in her speech at the WONCA Council that she would help with policy messages. So now we are inviting her to take up that challenge.

WONCA Africa - busy since Prague!

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:16:58 GMT

Read more about WONCA Africa's activities including their proposed 2015 conference in Ghana.

Integrating Mental Health and Primary Care: Lessons Learned in Different Countries

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:24:56 GMT

The purpose of this summary on a workshop conducted in Prague, is to remove from consideration mistaken notions that these problems are unimportant and of little interest to family doctors and to further stimulate continuing worldwide efforts to help people with prevalent emotional and behavioral problems get proper care.

An amazing global learning experience

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 06:23:49 GMT

Dr Omneya Ezzat Elsherif writes of her experiences at the recent Wonca World conference in Prague, thanks to a bursary award.

WONCA awards in Prague

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:40:18 GMT

In Prague, WONCA Fellowship and WONCA Honorary Direct Life membership recipients were announced.

Balearic Meeting of European Residents and Young GPs of the Ibamfic

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:17:23 GMT

It's a great honor for us to invite you to the Balearic Meeting of European Residents and Young GPs of the Ibamfic

Encuentro Balear de Residentes Europeos y Jóvenes Médicos de Familia de la Ibamfic

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:13:32 GMT

Encuentro Balear de Residentes Europeos y Jóvenes Médicos de Familia de la Ibamfic

From the President - August 2013

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:23:39 GMT

It is an extraordinary honour to be elected to lead WONCA, our global organization that represents all of us, the family doctors of the world.

Del Presidente- agosto 2013

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:59:43 GMT

Es un extraordinario honor ser elegido para dirigir WONCA, la organización global que nos representa a todos nosotros, los médicos de familia del mundo.

WHO Health for the World’s Adolescents Survey

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:55:35 GMT

A survey has been developed to incorporate the perspectives of health care providers in this WHO rerpot to be released in 2014.

Croatia - new method of financing family medicine

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:13:32 GMT

A pilot project has been initiated, in Croatia as of May 1, 2013, which brings an entirely new model of financing for family medicine.

Rural round-up - August 13

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:33:36 GMT

The first of a monthly update from the WONCA Working Party on rural practice - keeping up the pace, our next triennium.

WONCA Working Party on the Environment Update

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:19:44 GMT

Are you interested in the environment and health - read a letter from the new Chair of the WONCA Working Party on the environment

WONCA East Mediterranean update

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:12:12 GMT

WONCA EMR has new office bearers and some photos of recent meetings for member interest

New Special Interest Group on point of care testing

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:09:10 GMT

At the recent WONCA World Council meeting in Prague in June of this year, a new Special Interest Group (SIG) on Global Point-of-Care Testing was approved.

From the CEO’s Desk - Wasn’t Prague fantastic?

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:56:02 GMT

Wasn’t Prague fantastic? A great conference in a great centre, really well organised and brilliantly delivered.

WONCA North America Region meets in Prague

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:57:02 GMT

Family medicine leaders from the North America Region met in Prague prior to the World Council meeting.

Prague keynote presentations

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:41:27 GMT

Did you enjoy listening to Michael Kidd, Amanda Howe, Igor Svab or Karen Kinder in Prague? They have made their presentations available.

Working Party on Research meeting and workshops in Prague

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:33:17 GMT

Report on activities of WONCA Working Party on Research at the 20th WONCA World Conference held at Prague

Conference in Peru in August

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:21:06 GMT

The Sociedad Peruana de la Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria is hosting a conference in Peru next month.

Puedes seguir a Michael Kidd, Presidente de WONCA

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:04:56 GMT

WONCA cuenta con un nuevo presidente, a saber, el profesor Michael Kidd ... presencia de un blog en el sitio web de WONCA, y actividad regular en Twitter, y en Facebook

Ejecutivo de WONCA 2013-1016

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:51:40 GMT

El Consejo Mundial de la WONCA, representante de las organizaciones miembros de todo el mundo, se reunieron en Praga el sábado 22, domingo 23 y lunes 24 de junio. En la reunión, se aprobó el nuevo ejecutivo de WONCA para el trienio 2013-2016.

Entrevista con el profesor Michael Kidd – Presidente de WONCA

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:45:16 GMT

El Profesor Michael Kidd ha asumido la presidencia de WONCA en una ceremonia en Praga hoy, jueves 27 de junio. Recientemente fue entrevistado por la Praga HOC en el boletín de la conferencia de Praga.

La Dra. Margaret Chan habla a los médicos de familia en Praga

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:00:00 GMT

En su charla en la ceremonia de inauguración de el 20 Congreso Mundial de WONCA en Praga, la Dra. Margaret Chan, Directora General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, dijo lo feliz que estaba de estar en Praga y poder hablar a miles de médicos de familia.

Revisit WONCA Prague: video, newsletters, photos

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:34:55 GMT

For those who went to Prague and those who did not, a selection of items are available relating to the conference - presentations, video, photos, newsletters

WONCA lanzo la Guía WONCA

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:28:00 GMT

La Guía WONCA, La contribución de la Medicina de Familia para mejorar los sistemas de salud: Una guía de la Organización Mundial de Médicos de Familia, segunda edición fue presentada ayer por la Dra. Margaret Chan, Directora General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud

Hernán Montenegro de la OMS en el Consejo WONCA

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:38:00 GMT

En la reciente reunión del Consejo Mundial de WONCA en Praga, Hernán Montenegro, MD, MPH, Asesor de Sistemas de Salud de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Ginebra, se dirigió el Consejo Mundial de la WONCA en relación al trabajo en el contexto internacional con la OMS, entre otras cuestiones.

Dr Margaret Chan speaks to family doctors in Prague

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:52:06 GMT

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 20th WONCA world conference in Prague, Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization, said how happy she was to be in Prague speaking to thousands of family doctors.

WONCA Executive 2013-1016

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:58:55 GMT

WONCA World Council met from 22-24 June and finalised the new executive of WONCA for the 2013-2016 triennium.

Dr Hernan Montenegro from WHO at WONCA Council

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:30:30 GMT

At the recent WONCA World Council meeting in Prague, Hernan Montenegro MD, Health Systems Adviser at the WHO, made a presentation which by popular request is available for download.

WONCA Prague video and photos

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 10:18:52 GMT

Happy memories of last week's WONCA world conference in Prague are captured on video and on the Facebook page of the Prague conference.

Prof Michael Kidd, new WONCA President

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:32:00 GMT

WONCA's new President, Professor Michael Kidd, was interviewed by the Prague HOC for the conference newsletter. Find out more about him.

WONCA Guidebook launched

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:48:21 GMT

The WONCA Guidebook: "The Contribution of Family Medicine to Improving Health Systems: A guidebook from the World Organization of Family Doctors, Second Edition" was launched yesterday by Dr Margaret Chan.

New semFYC board

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:16:54 GMT

The Spanish Society, semFYC, has a new board. Their election proposals are available in English and español : More semFYC / más semFYC

Highlights of the EGPRN meeting in Kusadasi Turkey.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:27 GMT

EGPRN recently met in Kusadasi, Turkey with workshops and speakers addressing the theme "RIsky Behaviours". They also elected their new Executive.

Countdown to WONCA Prague

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:07:05 GMT

With only ten days to go until the WONCA Prague world conference beings, we look forward to the presence of Dr Margaret Chan. Useful links are provided to help with preparations.

Official WONCA meeting schedule in Prague

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:20:07 GMT

Presidente de WONCA: Buen Viaje

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:20:58 GMT

Cuando se despiden, a mis amigos de África occidental les gusta decirse "buen viaje". Me gusta esta frase, ya que sugiere que nuestro viaje nos hará volver a conectar en algún momento en el futuro. "Adiós" en cambio no da ninguna indicación de si nos volveremos a encontrar.

From the President: Good Journey

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:04:05 GMT

When bidding each other farewell, my West African friends like to say, “Good journey,” to each other. I like this phrase because it suggests that our travel will have us re-connecting at some point in the future. “Goodbye” on the other hand gives no indication of whether we will ever meet again

HOC Chair Prague: Bohumil Seifert

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:36:04 GMT

With the WONCA World conference being held in Prague later in June 2013, this month we feature the Host Organising Committee Chair, A/Prof Bohumil Seifert MD PhD

From the CEO’s Desk: Prague, Geneva and Family Doctor Day

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:20:05 GMT

It’s been a busy month, and June will be even more frantic. I wish you all safe travels and look forward very much to meeting up with many of you in Prague.

Family medicine in Kenya

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:43:18 GMT

The Kenya Association of Family Physicians (KAFP) has submitted a report on the state of family medicine in Kenya.

A call to help women with low resources attend Prague

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:12 GMT

A letter from Professor Amanda Barnard, Chair of the WONCA Working Party for Women and Family Medicine seeking your help to support women family doctors in need to attend the coming World Conference in Prague.

South Asia Research Methodology Workshop

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:38 GMT

The first National Conference on Family Medicine and Primary Care was organised by Academy of Family Physicians of India in collaboration with The Spice Route Movement and supported by WONCA. The Research Methodology workshop held during the conference was organised by the South Asia Primary Care Research Network.

See you in Prague video

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:16:07 GMT

The latest YouTube video from the Prague conference team is now available. Dont forget Early Bird registration ends May 24.

A/Prof Inez Padula : elegida presidenta de la WONCA Iberoamericana CIMF

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:39:12 GMT

Maria Inez Padula Anderson es una médica de familia brasileña, elegida presidenta de la WONCA Iberoamericana CIMF para el período 2013-2016.

Two groups seek to become new WONCA Special Interest Groups in Prague – Indigenous Issues, Health Equity

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:41:49 GMT

Two groups seek to become new WONCA Special Interest Groups in Prague – Indigenous Issues, Health Equity

WONCA groups to run workshops in Prague - why not join in?

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:42:08 GMT

WONCA Working Parties, Special Interest Groups, and European networks will be running a large number of workshops at the coming WONCA World Conference being held in Prague next month. Your participation is most welcome.

Latest WONCA Prague eNews

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:00:38 GMT

The latest eNews for WONCA 2013 Prague World conference: includes latest scientific program information, facts about Prague, fun run scheduled for Thursday June 27

Presidente de WONCA: Convirtiendo tareas en CONFIANZA

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:00:28 GMT

Hablé recientemente en el 11 Simposio anual de Beijing sobre Medicina Familiar. Mis observaciones se iniciaron con la historia del Dr. Wang Hao, un joven médico en el Hospital Nº 1 de la Universidad Médica de Harbin.

From the President: Turning tasks to TRUST

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:45:53 GMT

I spoke recently at the 11th annual Beijing Symposium on Family Medicine. My remarks began with the story of Dr Wang Hao, a young physician at Harbin Medical University’s No. 1 Hospital.

World Family Doctors' Day : May 19

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:19:45 GMT

World Family Doctors' Day is coming up on May 19. Send us details of your activities or read about last year's activities

From the CEO’s Desk: Another month, another WONCA region

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:37:30 GMT

April saw me in South Asia, and a visit to Delhi to take part in the National Conference on Family Medicine and Primary Care, organised by the Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI).

WONCA Europe Five Star Doctor 2013 - Dr Athanasios Symeonidis

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:51:05 GMT

WONCA Europe Five Star Doctor 2013 is Dr Athanasios Symeonidis, of Greece.

Deadline soon - Women's bursaries for Prague

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:59:33 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on Women in Family Medicine is offering bursaries to women (including young women GPs) to attend the Prague World Conference and preconference. Deadlien coming up soon.

Making health services adolescent friendly (WHO resource)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:48:44 GMT

Making health services adolescent friendly: developing national quality standards for adolescent friendly health services - a downloadable publication from the WHO

Meeting the challenges - reflections on partnership working with doctors in Yemen

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:30:33 GMT

Prof Amanda Howe, Professor of Primary Care at the University of East Anglia, in the UK, reflects on a partnership with a group of doctors from Yemen who wanted to improve their curriculum.

Junior researcher award announced

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:49:00 GMT

The 2013 edition of the Vasco da Gama Movement's Junior Researcher Award will be given to three junior champions in family medicine research.

Young doctors speak - I love being a GP

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:47:40 GMT

A video of interviews with young GPs from the 2012 Vienna preconference

Presidente de WONCA : El todo es más que la suma de sus partes

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:36:56 GMT

El todo es más que la suma de sus partes. Algunas verdades es necesario repetirlas, a menudo usando un lenguaje diferente, hasta que las comprendemos mejor. En una reciente reunión para planificar un taller para médicos de familia en múltiples comorbilidades me acordé de ello.

From the President: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:01:47 GMT

Some truths need repeating, often using different language until we better understand. A recent meeting to plan a workshop for family doctors on multiple morbidities reminded me of this.

From the CEO’s Desk : Coming soon - Family Doctor Day and WONCA Prague

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:48:51 GMT

The conference venue is excellent, the keynote speakers are of the highest quality, the scientific programme is stimulating and Prague is juts a wonderful place to visit, especially in June, so we anticipate possibly the best WONCA World conference ever.

News from Bangladesh

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:43:52 GMT

View the March 2013 newsletter of the Bangladesh Academy of Family Physicians, including coverage of the 17th National Conference held on 1 & 2 February 2013.

UK Doctors in the fast lane on social media guidance

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:12:21 GMT

The first-ever practical guide to help UK doctors navigate their way around the ethical and confidentiality dilemmas of social media is published today by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in collaboration with Doctors.net.uk and LimeGreen Media.

Saudi conference on young people's health this week

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:26:41 GMT

The 10th International Symposium for the Saudi Society of Family and Community Medicine is upcoming on 19-21 March 2013.

More from Prague - scientific programme update

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:22:26 GMT

The WONCA Prague World conference latest newsletter is now available

Presidente de WONCA: El valor de Vasco

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:19:00 GMT

Un viaje reciente para hablar en una reunión celebrada en Aveiro, Portugal, me llevó 1.000 años. El tiempo de viaje real era de aproximadamente 24 horas. La reunión duró 3 días. Sin embargo, el viaje me dio la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre la vida de Vasco da Gama, que vivió hace 500 años. También me inspiró a mirar hacia el futuro 500 años más.

From the President: The Value of Vasco

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:20:43 GMT

A recent trip to speak at a meeting in Aveiro, Portugal took me 1000 years. The actual travel time was about 24 hours. The meeting lasted three days. Yet, the journey gave me a chance to reflect back on the life of Vasco da Gama 500 years ago. It also inspired me to look ahead 500 years into the future.

From the CEO's desk - World Family Doctors' day

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:26:14 GMT

Family medicine is well established in many countries but others struggle to get acceptance and recognition of our specialism, and one of WONCA’s key roles is to highlight and promote the discipline wherever and whenever we can. One of our initiatives was to establish a “World Family Doctors' Day”.

Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia - Family Medicine launch

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:21:14 GMT

On February 4, 2013, Drs Murutse Atsebaha, Netsehet Worku, Assefa Alamir, Assegid Geleta and Assefa Beyene became the first family medicine residents to be trained in Ethiopia.

European Journal of General Practice seeks reviewers

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:29:10 GMT

Dr Jelle Stoffers, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of General Practice, seeks new peer reviewers for the journal.

Unity for Pakistan Family Doctors

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:40:58 GMT

Family medicine history was made at Lahore, Pakistan on Saturday February 16, 2013 with the formation of the Pakistan Family Doctors forum

Dr Tomlin Paul - WONCA North America Five Star Doctor

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:23:52 GMT

Dr Tomlin Paul, who lives in Jamaica, but was born in Trinidad, has been awarded the WONCA North America five –star doctor award.

Preconferencia Mundial para médicos de familia jóvenes

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:45:27 GMT

El Movimiento Vasco da Gama de jóvenes y nuevos médicos de familia te da la bienvenida a la Preconferencia Mundial, que se celebrará en Praga los días 24 a 25 junio, 2013, antes de la Conferencia WONCA World.

Winners of 2012 Hippokrates Exchange and Carosino Prizes

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:34:56 GMT

The VdGM is happy to announce the winners of this year’s Carosino and Hippokrates Exchange Prizes which award the best exchange in a rural and any setting respectively, which took place in 2011 or 2012.

South Asia research conference a big success

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:39:27 GMT

The International Research Methodology Conference for Primary Care Physicians was held on January 19–20, 2013. The theme of the conference was Strengthening Primary Care Research through Family Doctors. This event was two days’ of hands-on workshop covering all the important topics of research methodology.

Presidente de WONCA : El ascenso, descenso y ascenso de la medicina general británica

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:13:00 GMT

Los titulares han pregonado el descenso más significativo de satisfacción con el National Health Service (NHS) inglés en 30 años, que ha ido de un 70 % en 2011 a un 53 % en 2012. Pero al mismo tiempo, el National Health Service fue muy admirado en las ceremonias de los Juegos Olímpicos en Londres 2012. ¿Dónde se sitúa la verdad?

From the President: The rise and fall and rise of British General Practice

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:41:57 GMT

Headlines trumpeted the most significant drop in 30 years in public satisfaction with the English National Health Service (NHS), from 70% in 2011 to 53% in 2012. At the same time, the NHS was so admired that it was featured in the 2012 London Olympics ceremonies. Where did the truth lie?

From the CEO’s Desk: weather, working parties and WONCA world

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:33:25 GMT

Bangkok in January – bright blue skies, daytime temperatures in the low to mid 30s, evening temperatures a very pleasant low 20s….. but it’s a great time to be in Thailand and I’m sure it’s mere coincidence, that our President, Rich Roberts, and President-elect, Michael Kidd, will arrive here in early February for the next Core Executive meeting!

Prague World Preconference for young family doctors

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:49:00 GMT

A World Preconference, which will be held in Prague on June 24–25, 2013, prior to the WONCA World Conference is organized jointly by the Vasco da Gama Movement, the Rajakumar Movement, the Waynakay Movement, the Spice Route and the First Five Years in Family Practice in Canada. It is open to trainees and junior General Practitioners / Family Physicians (GPs/FPs), up to five years after their qualification.

Primafamed Network - Africa statement

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:28:23 GMT

This document reflects the work at the 5th annual conference of the Primafamed-network. It provides an analysis of the PHC context in sub-Saharan Africa and strategic ways to strengthen PHC. Taking into account the diversity in Africa, not all issues, proposals, topics are relevant to all African countries.

Invitation to 2014 WONCA World Rural Health Conference

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:15:55 GMT

Invitation to attend the 12th WONCA World Rural Health Conference to be held in Gramado Brazil, in 2014 from the conference president Leonardo Vieira Targa.

Lucy Candib – WONCA North America Five Star Doctor

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:49:45 GMT

WONCA North America region Five Star Doctor for 2012 is Dr Lucy Candib. She is a serving physician who has practiced for 35 years and who in addition to providing regular family physician comprehensive service including obstetrics, also provides innovative services to her community, to her colleagues in other countries such as Ecuador and through WONCA, and performs academic work (teaching, research, quality assurance) of exceptional quality and relevance.

Presidente de WONCA: Delicias turcas

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:22:18 GMT

Las formas danzantes de las luces violetas, azules y blancas del puente eran mágicas, pues brillaban en el cielo oscuro y sobre el agua negra. Meses después, continuo recordando esa vista –me calmó en mi profundo duermevela – mientras reflexionaba sobre ese maravilloso lugar llamado Estambul.

From the President: Turkish delights

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:57:27 GMT

The dancing shapes of the violet-blue-white lights of the bridge were magical as they shimmered into the dark night sky and onto the black water. Months later, I continue to think back to that vista – it soothed me into deep slumber as I reflected on the wondrous place known as Istanbul.

Unveiling the speakers for WONCA Prague

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:16 GMT

Find out more about the key note speakers for the WONCA world conference to be held in Prague, in June 2013? Dr Margaret Chan join an impressive list of speakers. Who will speak on "Do we dare to be different?" Submit your own story for the plenary on "Doctors' health and wellbeing".

Resources added to the website this month

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Every month new resources are added to the reources pages on the WONCA website. Check regularly to view new material and send your favourite items for inclusion.

From the CEO's desk: New year, new challenges

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:40:21 GMT

The next six months will be especially busy, leading up to the World Council in June. As this will be the current Secretariat’s first World Council we are only too aware of how much work has to be done ...

Activities of the WONCA Working Party on the Environment

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The WONCA Working Party on the Environment is busy planning for its presence at the WONCA world conference,being held in Prague, in June. They are also planning to produce an E-book.

Dr Rob Dijkstra appointed as President of the Dutch College of General Practitioners

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:15:53 GMT

Dr Rob Dijkstra appointed as President of the Dutch College of General Practitioners

Report on Nepal conference 2012

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:54:26 GMT

The national conference of General Practitioners’ Association of Nepal (GPAN) conference was held in the beautiful city of Dharan, Nepal, from November 25–26.

AAFP members discuss international issues in Philadelphia

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:35:36 GMT

The AAFP International Networking Meeting was one of the special events during the AAFP Scientific Assembly, in Philadelphia. It was organized by the International Activities Office to provide AAFP members interested in global health with an extra opportunity to share, network and develop connections that potentially would lead to opportunities for individual physicians, educators or institutions to collaborate.

WONCA North America meets during the AAFP Assembly in Philadelphia

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:16:54 GMT

WONCA North America Region organizations got together for their annual meeting during the recent AAFP Scientific Assembly held in Philadelphia.

AAFP Global Health Workshop gains more international interest

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 08:33:22 GMT

The American Academy of Family Physicians Center for International Health Initiatives (AAFP-CIHI) held its annual Family Medicine Global Health Workshop, in Minneapolis, September 6-8. This year’s workshop again served as a forum for AAFP members and international participants to elaborate and reflect upon the growing importance of family medicine and primary care as foundational to global health.

African family doctors’ online forum

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:09:48 GMT

African family doctors now have their own discussion area in the WONCA discussion forum. With 34 discussion threads posted in only three weeks by Dr Shabir Moosa, chair of the WONCA Africa Communications Sub-Committee - there is something to interest everyone.

Presidente de WONCA: El amanecer de África

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:18:55 GMT

Mensaje del Presidente de WONCA diciembre 2012. Este era el tercer congreso de la región africana, con las dos previas en 2000 (Abuja, Nigeria) y 2009 (Rustenberg, Sudáfrica). En el año precedente al congreso, había quien dudaba de si la reunión se haría o se podría convocar en Zimbabwe.

Entrevista con el profesor Job FM Metsemakers (Países Bajos)

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:20:13 GMT

El profesor Job FM Metsemakers aceptó amablemente ser entrevistado por la editora de WONCA, en Viena, en Julio de 2012. Es Secretario de WONCA Europa desde hace 5 años.

From the President: Africa Rising

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:16:05 GMT

This was the third conference of the African region... In the year leading up to the conference, there were some who doubted that the meeting would, or could, actually be convened in Zimbabwe. Those doubters were proved wrong.

From the WONCA Editor: Interviews with three WONCA leaders

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:51:35 GMT

This month, the WONCA editor, Dr Karen Flegg, presents interviews of three WONCA leaders. New WONCA CEO, Dr Garth Manning tells out about his new staff and first impressions of WONCA. Dr David Game, President of WONCA from 1983-86 reflects on the past. Prof Job Metsemakers, secretary of WONCA Europe is interviewed about himself and life as a family doctor in the Netherlands.

WONCA Africa conference

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:16:00 GMT

The recent Wonca Africa regional conference was held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Everyone enjoyed the superb Elephant Hills Hotel, a short shuttle away from the breathtaking Victoria Falls.

Canada - CFPC annual conference

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The College of Family Physicians of Canada recently held its annual conference. Honorary membership was bestowed on WONCA North America region president, Daniel J Ostergaard.

New resources added to the website this month

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:59:00 GMT

The following items were added to the resources section of the WONCA website during November

Donald Li elected to prestigious position

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:54:00 GMT

Dr Donald Li, President of WONCA Asia Pacific region will become the President of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.

Le CMFC présente le nouveau comité de direction

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:44:00 GMT

Le CMFC présente les membres du nouveau comité de direction, incluant la nouvelle présidente du CMFC, Dre Marie-Dominique Beaulieu de Montréal, en Québec.

CFPC introduce new Executive

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:33:00 GMT

CFPC introduce the members of the new Executive Committee, including the College's new President, Dr Marie-Dominique Beaulieu from Montreal, Quebec.

PMNCH 2012 Report

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:23:00 GMT

The PMNCH 2012 Report - Analysing Progress on Commitments to the Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health reviews progress on commitments made by 220 stakeholders to the UN Secretary-General’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health.

Una entrevista con el nuevo Gerente de WONCA – Dr Garth Manning

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Durante noviembre, la nueva oficina de la Secretaría de WONCA en Bangkok ha estado ocupada poniéndose a punto y asumiendo los deberes que se traspasaban desde la Secretaría del equipo de Singapur. La editora de WONCA ha entrevistado al nuevo Gerente, el Dr Garth Manning, sobre los progresos en la oficina de Bangkok.

Applications open worldwide for bursaries to attend WONCA Prague

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:15:49 GMT

Bursaries to aid with funding to attend the WONCA World conference in Prague are now available to applicants worldwide. The bursaries are are being sponsored by WONCA Europe.

From the CEO's desk: a busy month

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:58:03 GMT

New WONCA CEO, Dr Garth Manning, is encouraged by the number of individual family doctors seeking to join WONCA as direct members. He also writes of setting up the new WONCA secretariat in Bangkok.

Rendez-Vous 2012 inspires many, advocates new ways of thinking

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:59:00 GMT

Rendez-Vous 2012 brought together the WONCA World Rural Health conference and The Network: Towards Unity for Health annual conference, as well as the next NOSM/Flinders conference on Community Engaged Medical Education, the Consortium for Longitudinal Integrated Curricula, and the Training for Health Equity Network. More than 850 delegates from nearly fifty countries and six continents attended.

An interview with the new WONCA CEO

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:50:00 GMT

The Wonca Editor recently had the opportunity to interview the new WONCA CEO, Dr Garth Manning and find out about his new staff and first impressions of WONCA.

An interview with Dr David Game, Past President of WONCA

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:43:53 GMT

Past President of WONCA, Dr David Game was recently interviewed by the WONCA editor about his perspectives on WONCA past, and present. It was a priviledge and a joy to spend some time with an elder of WONCA, whose memory of days past seems unfaded by the years. Read more about David and past days of WONCA.

Prof Zorayda 'Dada' Leopando - featured WONCA leader

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:10:00 GMT

Featured WONCA leader for this month is Asia Pacific personality Prof Zorayda 'Dada' Leopando from the Philippines

An interview with Professor Job FM Metsemakers - Secretary of WONCA Europe

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:52:00 GMT

Professor Job FM Metsemakers generously agreed to be interviewed by the WONCA editor, in Vienna, in July 2012. He has been secretary of WONCA Europe for five years. This interview ended with the editor asking why WONCA colleagues might be interested in Job’s story. Job’s reply was: “After all, I am just an ordinary guy….”. But most WONCA colleagues are not ordinary, so we leave it to the reader to decide.

Prague 2013 enews

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:28:00 GMT

WONCA world conference 2013 to be held in Prague has generous registration fee concessions for WONCA direct members until February 2013. Read the latest conference newsletter.

From the WONCA President: Rural Rocks

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:22:29 GMT

This is not a column about remote geology. Rather, it is about the unique and extraordinary work of family doctors in more isolated settings. Read more of the President's journey to the WONCA Rural conference held in October, in Thunder Bay, Canada.

Presidente de WONCA: Lo rural nos emociona

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:20:00 GMT

Mensaje del Presidente de WONCA, novembre 2012. Esta no es una columna sobre geología distante. Más bien trata sobre el excepcional y extraordinario trabajo de los médicos de familia en algunos de los lugares más aislados.

From the USA - speech of new AAFP president Jeffrey Cain MD

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:05:56 GMT

In his Opening Ceremony speech at the 2012 AAFP Scientific Assembly, newly-installed AAFP President Jeffrey Cain, MD, of Denver said that family physicians are poised to pilot a strained system to a brighter, healthier future.

From Canada - Dr Francine Lemire: is announced as CEO of College

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:43:09 GMT

Dr Francine Lemire is announced as CEO of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Dr Francine Lemire est annoncé chef de la direction du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada.

From the CEO's desk : Greetings from Bangkok

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:39:00 GMT

The new Secretariat is slowly assuming its roles and responsibilities. The transition really is “work in progress” and we’re trying to make this one as seamless as we can. The Nominations and Awards Committee, under the Chairmanship of Professor Michael Kidd, is still seeking nominations for all WONCA posts which will come up for election or re-election at the World Council in Prague next June.

Featured Family Doctor - Dr Kate Anteyi

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:21:00 GMT

Dr Kate Anteyi is a family doctor in Nigeria and member of WONCA's Working Party on Women in Family Medicine

Featured WONCA leader - Dr Wahid Khan

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:11:00 GMT

Dr Wahid Khan, of Fiji, is the WONCA Asia Pacific region secretary.

PEARLS added this month

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:05:00 GMT

Five new PEARLS have been added to the WONCA website. PEARLS are an independent product of the Cochrane primary care group and are meant for educational use and not to guide clinical care.

Presidente de WONCA: Una dulce pena

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:26:52 GMT

Mensaje del Presidente de WONCA, Octubre 2012. Tres personas han jugado un papel fundamental en esta transformación: el Dr. Alfred loh, Ivonne Cheng y Gillian Tan ... Todo ello hace especialmente difícil decirles adiós, tanto a ellos como a la Secretaría en Singapur.

Photo gallery of Nigeria's Family Doctor Day

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:04:12 GMT

A lecture series was delivered in Nigeria to celebrate World Family Doctor Day. Photos record the event.

RACGP launches 8th edition of its ‘Red Book’

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:35:57 GMT

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has launched its 8th edition of the 'RACGP Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice', commonly referred to as the College’s ‘Red Book’.

Arno Timmermans has left the Dutch College of General Practitioners

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:31:16 GMT

On September 13th, the Dutch College of General Practitioners organized a ceremony to mark the fact that Arno Timmermans stepped down as medical director and President. The occasion brought to an end an impressive leadership of primary care

Presidente de WONCA: No fue mi visita habitual

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:52:00 GMT

En el número del mes de septiembre de WONCA News, la revista electrónica mensual de la sociedad mundial de médicos de familia, Richard Roberts, presidente de WONCA, trata sobre su visita al XXXII Congreso de la semFYC, celebrado en Bilbao el pasado mes de junio.

Environment Working Party news - docs on bikes

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:26:48 GMT

Doctors on bikes took the streets of Melbourne, Australia to raise community awareness about the environmental and health benefits of cycling

WONCA Europe Bursaries for WONCA World conference 2013 Prague

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:02:35 GMT

WONCA Europe is calling for applications for bursaries for the WONCA World conference 2013 Prague. The bursaries will support conference registration, accommodation and travel to a maximum of $1,000 per person. The bursaries will be available worldwide in competition to any family doctor or resident in a family doctor programme, who can make a case for such a bursary and who is supported by their own College or Association.

Condolences / condoléances: Dr Ian McWhinney

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMT

It is with sadness that the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) acknowledges the passing of Dr Ian McWhinney on September 28, 2012. C'est avec tristesse que le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada (CMFC) a appris du décès de Dr Ian McWhinney, le 28 septembre 2012.

From the WONCA President: Team Mayo

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:46:16 GMT

First onboard and seated on the aisle, I watched my fellow passengers ... I was struck by how many of them limped, used walking devices, lugged oxygen tanks, or had skin conditions. Then it came to me – we were headed to Rochester, Minnesota, home of the Mayo Clinic.

From the WONCA President: Sweet Sorrow

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:31:08 GMT

Words of farewell from WONCA President, Prof Richard Roberts, to Dr Alfred Loh, Ms Yvonne Chung and Ms Gillian Tan. The past dozen years have been extraordinary for WONCA ...

Farewell from the Singapore Secretariat

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:43:55 GMT

As the operations of the Singapore secretariat draw to a close, Ms Yvonne Chung, Administrative Manager since 2001, offers a farewell greeting.

WHO World Health Statistics

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:26:28 GMT

The World Health Statistics series is WHO’s annual compilation of health-related data for its 194 Member States and includes a summary of the progress made towards achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and associated targets. Available in English français español

World Mental Health Day - 10 October 2012

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:21:00 GMT

World Mental Health Day was initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. The main theme for the 20th anniversary of World Mental Health Day is depression.

From the CEO's desk : farewell

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dr Alfred Loh retires as Wonca CEO this week. He has been CEO since 2001. Read his final message to WONCA members and report on activites since 2001.

WONCA 2013 Prague latest news

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:15:00 GMT

The next WONCA world conference is coming to Prague in June 2013. Promotion was undertaken at the WONCA Europe conference in Vienna .. find out more.

The Vasco da Gama Movement at WONCA Europe 2012

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 09:43:17 GMT

The Vasco da Gama young doctors' movement held a large range of activities at the recent WONCA Europe conference held in Vienna. Prizes, a play, presentations and above all innovations featured.

WONCA Europe Vienna closing keynote video and more photos

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:26:41 GMT

The closing keynote address for the WONCA Vienna conference was replaced with a play, written and directed by Dr Carl Steylaerts of Belgium. A video of the performance is now available for online viewing. The WOnca Vienna conference site now hosts an extensive gallery of photos of the conference.

Photos of WONCA Asia Pacific Jeju 2012

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:23:48 GMT

The Wonca Asia Pacific 2012 conference was held in Jeju from 24-27 May 2012 with a council meeting on 23 May.

WONCA 2013 Prague Bursary Information

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:49:35 GMT

WONCA 2013 Prague world conference is offering young doctors from a specified list of countries the chance to apply for a bursary to assist financially with attendance costs.

New resources added to the website this month

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:56:14 GMT

New resources added to the website this month

Resources for family doctors

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 05:13:03 GMT

WONCA's new website has a large selection of resources for family doctors. There is an A to Z listing of clinical resources. As this is still under development, family doctors around the world are invited to submit their favourite resource.

From the WONCA president: Not my usual visit

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:34:12 GMT

The WONCA president, Richard Roberts, reports on his trip to Bilbao, Spain ... I began this column at cruising altitude en route from Frankfurt to Chicago. While I enjoy my travels, there is always something special about the return home. This time it was even more so. This time I was returning as a patient.

Professor Amanda Howe, RCGP Hon Secretary, to speak in Prague

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:18:01 GMT

Professor Amanda Howe, RCGP Honorary Secretary, is a key note speaker for the WONCA world conference coming to Prague in 2013. She seeks to engage family doctors by encouraging them to post their own stories on Doctors' health and wellbeing on the WONCA website.

RCGP 60th Anniversary

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:16:00 GMT

This year the Royal College of General Practitioners celebrates its 60th anniversary. There is much excitement as they are about to move into a new building in Euston Square, London and have taken a global approach to their coming annual conference, in Glasgow, in October.

Dr Pavlo Kolesnyk of Ukraine - Montegut Scholar

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:17:06 GMT

Dr Pavlo Kolesnyk, from Ukraine, reports on being the second European Montegut scholar. His scholarship enabled him to attend the WONCA Europe Vienna conference in July 2012.

EGPRN at work in Vienna

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:28:36 GMT

At the 18th WONCA Europe Conference in Vienna Austria , held in July, the European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) has shown itself once again to be one of the most active organizations among the WONCA Europe networks.

Wonca Africa Regional conference from 19-21 November

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:38:55 GMT

the 3rd Wonca Africa Regional conference to be held at Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, from 19-21 November 2012, is fast approaching.

East Mediterranean: Jordan and Iraq announce new board members

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:34:00 GMT

Elections have taken place in Jordan and Iraq for new board members of the family medicine society in each country.

Doctors' health and wellbeing stories

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:31:00 GMT

Prof Amanda Howe seeks doctors' health and wellbeing stories for Prague 2013. A discussion area has been set up to post your story in the WONCA forum - please register and login to the WONCA forum via the WONCA homepage.

WONCA SIG on Migrant Care, International Health & Travel Medicine meet in Vienna.

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:22:00 GMT

The WONCA SIG on Migrant Care, International Health and Travel Medicine held several events recently at the WONCA Europe Vienna conference.

European Journal of General Practice update

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:18:00 GMT

Dr Jelle Stoffers, editor-in-chief of the European Journal of General Practice (EJGP), gave an update, in Vienna, to the WONCA Europe Council on the journal’s progress.

The Spanish presence in Vienna

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:10:00 GMT

Spanish Family doctors had a strong presence in Vienna having submitted 228 abstracts and with 413 registrants.

'Meet a doc' in Vienna

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:16:00 GMT

At the recent Wonca Europe Vienna conference participants were able to meet an Austrian GP in their practice. The WONCA editor was privileged to meet Dr Erich Lemberger, a solo GP, and his practice manager, his wife Elizabeth, in their practice not far from the centre of Vienna.

The difference a bursary makes: Tin Myo Han

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:47:00 GMT

Dr Tin Myo Han, of Myanmar, was one of 10 winners of a WONCA Asia Pacific bursary to attend the 19th WONCA Asia Pacific conference held in Jeju, South Korea, in May. She writes on her experiences at the Asia Pacific region conference, in Jeju - her attendance was made possible by a bursary.

Croatia at the VdGM preconference in Vienna

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:47:13 GMT

Dr Renata Pavlov, of Croatia, writes of the questions asked at the Vasco da Gama preconference in Vienna.

WONCA Europe 2012

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:56:15 GMT

WONCA Europe 2012 recently held in Vienna proved to be a highly successful and well run conference. There were 1058 abstracts submitted and the final programme included six key-note speeches; 72 workshops; 12 symposia; 45 sessions with 272 oral presentations; and 595 posters.

WONCA launches new website

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:16:00 GMT

World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) President Elect, Professor Michael Kidd, has launched the new website for the organization at the WONCA Europe 2012 conference being held in Vienna, Austria.

World Family Doctors' Day - Filipino Style

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:52:37 GMT

The Philippines celebrated World Family Doctors' Day with much aplomb. May 19, 2012 was institutionalized through Presidential Proclamation 168, by President, Benigno S Aquino III. And as if on cue, a majority of the 58 chapters and 45 accredited training hospitals of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) participated in the grand event, providing significant services and assistance to countless patients and families.

WONCA world conference Prague 2013 latest newsletter

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:50:00 GMT

The conference organising committee for Prague met in Vienna last week and plans for next year’s world conference are well underway. Newsletter number 3 contains a draft program, registration fee details, key note speaker names, messages from Professors Amanda Howe and Igor Švab, and many ideas for sightseeing in and around the Czech capital.

From the President: WONCA Changes

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Change is inevitable and evokes both anxiety and hope. Uncertainty about the eventual outcome of change induces anxiety. Anticipation that change may improve on the status quo inspires hope. Several major changes are underway for WONCA that are the result of careful planning and will create a new WONCA. The first of these changes you are experiencing at this moment - the new WONCA website. While we will retain the familiar globalfamilydoctor.com (GFD) address, virtually every other aspect of the new website will be different.

WONCA announces new CEO to commence in October 2012

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) is pleased to announce Dr Garth Manning FRCGP FCGP[SL](Hon), as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Manning was selected after an extensive global search that followed the announcement by current CEO, Dr Alfred Loh, of his plan to retire.

Jeju Declaration

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT

WONCA Asia Pacific regional council recently formulated the Jeju Declaration outlining their vision for family medicine enhancement.

From the President: The Great Leap

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A long career as a professional soldier had taught him much about storytelling and stout drink, both of which he shared liberally. Sipping baijiu from a small ceramic cup, the old man recounted his grim ntroduction to the military as a teenager in the infantry during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

From Italy - the Giotto Movement work shop

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The workshop of the Giotto Movement was held in Bologna on April 21, 2012. During the first session, the Giotto Movement; WONCA and its Networks and Working Groups; the Vasco da Gama Movement and its history in Italy and in Europe were presented. Various ‘exchanges’ (The Hippocrates Exchange, RCGP/AiT, LOVAH/WES and SoMaMFyC) were also presented and participants shared their experiences.

Europe 5-Star Doctor 2012: Dr Miguel Román Rodríguez

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

WONCA Europe is proud to announce Dr Miguel Román, of Spain as the winner of the WONCA Europe Award of Excellence in Health Care: The 5-Star Doctor 2012.

Pan American Health Organization meeting on NCDs

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The meeting, held May 7 and 8, brought together members of the CARMEN (Set of Actions for the Multisectoral Reduction of Non-communicable Diseases) network to discuss how to transform the declaration signed at last year's United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases into policies, programs, and concrete actions.

Indian Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care launched

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The first issue of the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care (JFMPC) covering January - June 2012, Vol 1 Issue 1, is published. JFMPC is the official publication of the Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI). Dr Raman Kumar, president AFPI is also the chief editor of the JFMPC.

Working Party on Research annual report

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A summary of WONCA's Working Party on Research activities in the past year.

A Nordic PhD: Clinical inertia or collective resistance?

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A recently published PhD dissertation from Icelandic general practitioner Hálfdán Pétursson may provide some answers to the long time conflict between general practitioners and cardiovascular specialists, on risk factor thresholds for primary cardiovascular prevention.

Pakistan: speeches on Family Doctor Day

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The biggest gathering of family doctors was held at Najmuddin Auditorium, in Karachi and the chief guest speaker was the Honorable Sardar Muhammad Yasin Malik, chairman of Hilton Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. Also speaking was Dr Aziz Khan Tank, Secretary General, of the College of Family Medicine Pakistan. Their speeches are featured here.

Asia Pacific bursaries

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

WONCA Asia Pacific region council has announced the final list of bursary recipients who will have been aided to attend the region conference in Jeju, in May.

Dr Mora Claramita: Lyn Clearihan award winner 2012

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

For the third time, the Lyn Clearihan Award for the best research paper published in the journal in the preceding twelve months has been awarded. This year the winner is Dr Mora Claramita.

WONCA awards nominations

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Professor Michael Kidd, WONCA President Elect and chair of the Nominating and Awards Committee has made the call to WONCA Member Organizations to make nominations for the various WONCA awards to be presented at the world conference, being held in Prague, in 2013. The awards are: • WONCA Fellowship • WONCA Honorary Direct Life membership • WONCA Foundation Award and • WONCA 5 Star Doctor Award

Reunión OPS sobre enfermedades no transmisibles ENT

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Expertos de la región acuerdan acciones ultisectoriales para combatir enfermedades no transmisibles

Europe network IPCRG working locally, collaborating globally

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) 6th world conference, was held in Edinburgh, April 2012. The conference attracted over 1000 delegates from 40 countries.

MRCGP (Int) in Pakistan

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The College of Family Medicine in Pakistan, has arranged lectures by Dr David M Chaput De Saintonge and Dr Andrew Roger Charley from the UK Prime Organisation, for our trainee MRCGP (Int) South Asia participants. Prof Waris Qidwai and Dr Marie Andreadis of the Aga Khan University (AKU) arranged a program on the subject of Whole Person Medicine, which was highlighted by both the speakers and appreciated very much by the participants.

Family medicine in Ghana

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Family doctors in Ghana celebrated World Family Doctor Day with a publication in a leading newspaper which gives all of us some interesting background to family medicine in Ghana.

Vasco da Gama junior researcher award

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Junior Researcher Award aims to promote a generation of junior GP/FM doctors who include research skills with patient care as a life time career. This award honours outstanding research proposals from trainees or junior GPs/ family physicians with up to five years working experience after graduation.

From the Editor: World Family Doctor Day

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This year has seen a phenomenal expansion in the activities for World Family Doctor Day. Celebration of the day seems to have been taken up in more countries than in 2011, and as you will see in the report in this issue, the variety of activities is quite inspiring.

From the CEO ’s Desk: The 19th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional conference

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The 19th WONCA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference was held from 24–27 May, 2012, at the International Conference Center in the scenic island of Jeju, South Korea.

From the President: The Great Leap - Chinese Version

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

一个职业军人的漫长生涯教会他如何讲故事，如何喝烈性酒，这两者他都不吝惜与人分享。他一边从一个小的陶瓷杯里面呡着白酒，一边如数家珍地讲述了他当年二战抗日战争时期做为步兵小鬼的故事。他的任务就是将北平从日军手中解放出来。在接下来的一个小时内，他回顾了70年间他亲眼见证重大历史事件，世界大战变成美苏冷战，然后是文化大革命，天安门广场示威游行，再之后经济形势日新月异，和接下来的北京奥运会。

Special Feature: World Family Doctor Day

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

May 19 is the date for World Family Doctor Day. This year was the second time that this day has been celebrated

EURIPA meeting now in Croatia

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

EURIPA 3rd Rural Health Forum Education and Training for Rural Practice to be held from May 11-13, 2012 will now be held at the Island of Pag, Croatia.

Vasco da Gama Movement prizes

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) is pleased to announce that the winners of this year's Hippokrates Exchange and Carosino Prizes are...

WONCA Asia Pacific president reports on conference attendances

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Dr Donald Li, President of WONCA Asia Pacific region was a plenary speaker at the International Primary Health Care Reform Conference held in Brisbane Australia, from March 6-7, 2012.

World Family Doctor Day 2012

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

May 19, 2010 was declared World Family Doctor Day by the then outgoing Wonca World President, Chris van Weel, at the opening of the Wonca World Conference, in Cancun, Mexico.

President's Message: Exceeding expectations

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

I landed in Havana with modest expectations. En route from Panama, I reflected on some of the concerns that tempered my enthusiasm about traveling to Cuba for the third Congress of the WONCA Iberoamericana-CIMF region.

Profile: Professor Mike Klinkman Chair, WONCA International Classification Committee

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Prof Michael Klinkman MD MS, is a Michigan native who has spent most of his life serving the people of his home state. He is first and foremost a practicing family physician, with an active part-time practice in Ann Arbor where he has served his patients for over 20 years.

WONCA Europe Vienna keynote speakers

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This year’s WONCA Europe conference is fast approaching. The conference is being held in Vienna from July 4-7. In February WONCA Europe’s Executive Committee met with the host organising committee (HOC) at the Hotel Regina in Vienna to discuss final preparations. As the title “the art and science of general practice / family medicine” suggests, art is playing a prominent role at the congress.

WHO on tobacco

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization made the key-note address at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, held in Singapore in March 2012. The address is titled “Galvanizing global action towards a tobacco-free world” and an edited version is reproduced here.

Great East Japan earthquake - fourth report

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This report is a summary of the records of how the Japan Primary Care Association (JPCA) has responded to the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE) and subsequent disaster so far, following our previous three reports.

EGPRN to hold spring meeting in Slovenia

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The 2012 spring meeting of EGPRN will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from May 10–13, 2012. The theme of the meeting is Quality improvement in the care of chronic disease in family practice: the contribution of education and research.

Rural Practice Rendez-Vous 2012 keynote speaker

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Rendez-Vous 2012 co-chairs, Sue Berry and Kaat De Backer welcome the recent news that Dr Timothy G Evans has graciously accepted the invitation as key note speaker at our upcoming conference. His inspirational delivery will open the conference and be sure to stimulate thoughts and generate discussions throughout the days.

Montegut Global Scholars Program impacts on first scholar

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Montegut Global Scholars Program (MGSP) was established by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFM-F), in April 2010. It was named in honor of Alain Montegut, MD, a member of the Board of Directors of the ABFM from 2005 to 2010 and WONCA North America region president from 2007 to 2010.

Profile: Professor Allyn Walsh Chair, WONCA Working Party on Education

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Prof Allyn Walsh has been a family physician in Canada for close to 35 years. Her favourite quote describing the nature of this work comes from Sir William Osler, a great clinician and medical teacher.

From The Editor

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Website progress, World Family Doctor Day, Also in this issue, Conferences coming up, Academic advertisements.

First5™ – A New UK Initiative

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

First5TM is an initiative which has been developed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in the UK since 2009 to support new general practitioners (GPs) from the time of completion of training through the first five years of independent practice.

Dr Gabriel Ivbijaro Awarded MBE

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Chair of the Wonca Working Party on Mental Health, Dr Gabby Ivbijaro, has been awarded a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.

Pictorial report: young doctors in Warsaw

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The young doctors who comprise the Vasco da Gama movement (VdGM) were prominent at the Wonca Europe conference held in Warsaw, in September 2011.

After Wonca Mumbai, Family Physicians Noticed In India

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The following article which records a big advance for family medicine in India was published in The Times Of India Delhi on January 3, 2012 (p9).

WONCA Executive meet in Mumbai

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Wonca Executive committee met in Mumbai, India from December 14–17, 2011 just prior to the regional conference of the Wonca South Asia region.

Wonca Working Party On Education And Student Exchanges Checklist

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Wonca Working Party on Education (WWPE) was very happy to be approached by the International Federation of Medical Student Associations (IFMSA) to help in developing student exchanges in primary care.

Wonca EMR primary care research network launched in Dubai

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The first Wonca Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) conference was held, in Dubai, in December 2011. It was widely attended by participants from the around the world and across the region.

Essential Interventions, Commodities and Guidelines for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Joint press Release: PMNCH, WHO and Aga Khan University

SIG Environment becomes a Working Party

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Wonca Special Interest Group (SIG) Environment continues to be active. We submitted documents noting our high level of activity, to the Core Executive Meeting, which was held in Warsaw, Poland, on September 6, 2011, with a proposal to upgrade the SIG Environment to the status of a Wonca Working Party.

Rural Rendez-Vous 2012 Call For Abstracts

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

In October 2012, Northern Ontario will provide the setting for a joint-world conference that will inspire health professionals, educators, students, and researchers from around the globe.

Wonca Africa to meet in Zimbabwe

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The College of Primary Care Physicians of Zimbabwe is delighted to have been selected to organise the 2012 Wonca Africa conference and is looking forward to hosting delegates from all over Africa and from around the world.

Pakistan participation at Mumbai

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Three senior faculty members from Family Medicine department, Aga Khan University participated in the Wonca South Asia region conference, held in Mumbai.

WHO executive board met in Geneva

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Dr Luisa Pettigrew, Wonca Council representative for the United Kingdom took the opportunity to attend the World Health Organisation (WHO) 130th Executive Board meeting, in Geneva, from January 16–23, whilst undertaking an internship at WHO headquarters. Following are excerpts of her report to Wonca leaders on this meeting and her personal perspectives on the meeting and its issues.

Latest update from Wonca Vienna 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The year 2012 has just begun and the preparations for the 18th Wonca Europe conference 2012, in Vienna, are getting more and more intense.

Training in Children's Environmental Health

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

What is the WHO training package for Health Care providers?

Report: 3rd Asia-Pacific Primary Care Research conference

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Malaysian Primary Care Research Group (MPCRG), under the auspices of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM), has successfully organised the third Asia-Pacific primary care research conference (APPCR) conference.

The Spice Route holds its first pre-conference

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

‘The Spice Route’ is the WONCA South Asia Region working group for new and future doctors who have an interest in family/ general practice.

Report: WONCA South Asia region conference, Mumbai 2011

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

On December 16, 2011, all roads led to the Renaissance Convention Centre in Mumbai, India! Over 700 delegates, 550 from all parts of India and about 150 international family physicians participated in what appeared to be the largest South Asia Regional conference of WONCA, in history.

Uruguay SUMEFAC Forms

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The international success of Uruguay in South Africa (playing soccer football) was a mixture of good players and team work. In my opinion the team work was essential. Indeed working together is essential and more important than winning.

ICPC meeting In Egypt

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, the Wonca Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) president, Prof Nabil Kurashi, and general secretary, Dr Oraib Alsmadi, in collaboration with Dr Taghreed Farahat, the president of Egyptian Society of Family Medicine; conducted a meeting in Cairo on the ICPC concept, structure and use in primary health care.

WONCA Women active in 2011, more planned in 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Wonca Working Party on Women and Family Medicine (WWPWFM) has been active in regional meetings in 2011, and is looking forward to a productive 2012.

Wonca International Classification Committee (WICC) turns 40

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

In this issue of Wonca News, we celebrate the 40th birthday of the Wonca International Classification Committee (WICC).

Wonca Asia Pacific Region application for bursaries

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Click here for the Wonca Asia Pacific Region application for bursaries. This application is for WONCA APR Council Meetings and Conferences during the WONCA Jeju, South Korea conference, May 24th-27th, 2012. This application must be emailed to Dr. Wahid Khan awkhan55@gmail.com no later than the 28th Feb '12.

From the President: Leading and learning - reflections half way through

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

As 2011 came to a close, which is about halfway through my term as WONCA President, it seemed appropriate to reflect on the experience thus far. Traveling to more than 50 countries, meeting with heads of governments and global leaders, and leading WONCA through significant changes have been exciting, enlightening, and exhilarating. It has been an extraordinary 20 months.

Journal Alerts in 2012

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Please Note: the Journal Alerts service will not be resuming in 2012 but from Feb 2012 we will have a new, more vibrant site with new content and features available for the GFD readership. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the dedication and work that the Editing Team has put in for all these years.

WONCA Europe - journal receives ‘Impact Factor’ in 2012

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Since June 2009, A/Prof Jelle Stoffers has been the editor-in-chief of the European Journal of General Practice (EJGP). This is the official journal of the European Society of General Practice and Family Medicine (WONCA Europe).

From the President: The theme is team - Primary Health Care in Chile

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Chile is a country of contrasts. Down the length of the nation, the heights of the Andes are only a short distance from the depths of the Pacific. Chileans (“Chilenos”) are friendly and direct, yet self-doubting and cautious.

Entrevista al presidente de WONCA

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Richard Roberts, presidente de la WONCA: “Los édicos de familia españoles y la semFYC tienen mucho de lo que estar orgullosos”

From the President: The Uneven Climb – Part 2

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

In the previous issue of WONCA News, I contrasted Family Medicine in Denmark and Romania. Danish family doctors stand tall atop their health care system. Romanian family physicians have a challenging ascent up a very steep slope. In this issue, I reflect on Spain and Brazil – two countries where the national health care systems have been re-built over the past two decades on a foundation of Family Medicine. A fiscal crisis (Spain) and a change in government (Brazil) now threaten the continued climb of Family Medicine in those nations.

From the President: The Uneven Climb - Part 1

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Wonca’s vision of a world where every family has a family doctor has always seemed like a huge mountain to climb. Experienced climbers expect some parts of a climb to be easy and other parts to be difficult. What makes parts easier or more difficult is usually the weather overhead or the terrain underfoot. Recent travels to Denmark, Romania, Spain, and Brazil revealed storm clouds over family medicine’s horizon and a changing political landscape that may trip up family medicine’s ascent. I hope that the clouds will pass with improvement of the global economy and that the shifting earth will settle. I fear however, that the thunder and tremors may signal important warnings about health care, and about us.

From the President: Reflections from Geneva - NCD at WHA

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The sunshine was glorious. The setting was spectacular. The stakes were high. We were in Geneva for the 64th meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA). The talk of this year’s WHA was non-communicable disease (NCD), but more on that later.

Women in Cebu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Professor Amanda Barnard chair of the WONCA Working Party on Women in Family medicine (WWPWFM) reports on activities at the recent Asia Pacific regional conference, in Cebu.

Research publication achievement and award

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Celebrating an achievement in research publication, The Asia Pacific Family Medicine Journal raised the profile of regional research at the recent Asia Pacific WONCA conference, 2011.

From the President: Family Medicine on Top of the Middle of the World

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Quito sprawls like a reversed ‘S’ along the Guayllabamba river basin in north-central Ecuador. Situated at 2,800 metres (9,200 feet), it is the highest legal capital in the world. To the west is the slumbering old volcano Rucu Pichincha (4,700 m), with its younger counterpart Guagua Pinchincha (4,794 m) sputtering nearby. On cloudless days, the snow-capped volcano Cotopaxi (5,753 m or 1,8874 ft) can be seen to the north. In the middle of the city rises El Panecillo (3,016 m or 9,895 ft), on top of which is an aluminum statue of the Virgin Mary watching over the city.

From the President: To India - Two Indias

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Standing in my room, I hear the adhan, the Muslim call to prayer, float over greater Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and its 20 million inhabitants, 80% of whom are Hindu. My hotel is located in the area known as Bandra, which has the highest concentration of Roman Catholic churches in the world. Gazing west, I see the sun burn bright as it falls into the Arabian Sea. Turning to the southeast, I look past one of Mumbai’s slums, politely known as reclamation land, and in the distance, see a just-completed skyscraper glowing orange-red as it reflects the sun.

From the President: View from a mountain

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, I climbed a mountain. I did not start the day expecting to climb. If I had known, I would have worn something more appropriate than a suit. Yet, Wednesday was the best day of a wondrous week.

WONCA EMR moves ahead

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The announcement of the WONCA Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) as full WONCA Region during the Cancun Conference was happily awaited. It was the culmination of several years of preparation on the part of its interim executive.

From the President: Know hope

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Some days drag me down. Patients expect too much. Team members make more, not less, work for me. Students and trainees disrupt the usual work flow. The health care system and its bureaucracy frustrate at every turn. Jumping from one task to another; interrupted each step of the way. There is too much to do, too little time to do it, too few resources to get it done.

From the President: WONCA Can, Can CUN

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Hurricane Wilma. World financial crisis. Border violence. Visa problems. These were some of my thoughts last May as our plane touched down at Cancun International Airport (CUN). In 2008, Hurricane Wilma, the most intense storm in the history of the Atlantic basin, wiped out much of the infrastructure in the Yucatan peninsula. In 2009, the world financial crisis drained the resources of many global organizations and threatened their viability. In 2010, the U.S. State Department warned against travel to Mexico and many from other countries reported difficulties getting a visa to enter Mexico. Could the Mexican college overcome these challenges? Would the World Conference be a success? They did and it was!

"Healing by numbers" and "Virignity testing" TEDx talks

Sun, 31 Dec 1752 13:00:00 GMT

Raquel Gomez Bravo shares with you two of the official videos of the TEDxUniversityOfLuxembourg that have been organised in the university with speakers, Prof Richard Roberts discussing "Healing by Numbers" and Sara Rigon talking on "Virginity testing".