This week’s newsletter includes a spotlight on a Chinese health clinic which was awarded the WONCA Practice Accreditation, information on an upcoming webinar hosted by the Special Interest Group on Family Medicine and a new Featured Doctor from Nairobi, Kenya.
EXCELLENCE IN FAMILY MEDICINE: The prestigious WONCA Practice Accreditation has been awarded to the Haizhu Jiangnanzhongjie Community Health Centre in Guangzhou, China. This recognition highlights the centre’s dedication to delivering high-quality healthcare and aligning with international standards. The rigorous accreditation process confirmed the centre’s excellence in facilities, staff qualifications, patient care practices, and operational standards. Read the press release in English or Chinese.
Setting Healthcare Standards: The WONCA accreditation program is designed to support and recognize primary care practices committed to excellence. By setting global benchmarks and providing a structured framework for continuous improvement, the program helps healthcare facilities enhance their services and ensure they meet the highest international standards.
WONCA COUNCIL: The annual meeting of the WONCA Council was held on Tuesday, 25 June 2024, with participation from Member Organisations around the world. Thank you to all who attended and to WONCA Past President, Anna Stavdal, who led a workshop on the Global Core Values Project. More on that soon!
HEALTHY PLANET, HEALTHY PEOPLE: This week we feature two stories of family doctors greening their clinics. From the Philippines, Mark Louie C. Mann showcases how reusable placards reduce paper waste and promote eco-friendly practices. In Turkey, Dr. Melike Mercan Baspinar highlights the “Green Clinic” initiative that uses botanical plants to aid smoking cessation.
FEATURED DOCTOR: Join us as we spotlight Dr. Anne Mwikya, an inspiring family doctor from Kenya. Currently serving as the Primary Health Care Network Coordinator in Nairobi County, Dr. Mwikya shared her insights during a field visit to the Makadara Community Health Centre. WONCA News spoke with her about the challenges and opportunities in Kenya’s primary health care system, her training in Cuba’s robust health system, and her experience at the WONCA Africa Region Conference. Read more about Dr. Mwikya.
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: Don’t miss this crucial WONCA webinar on Saturday July 20, 2024, at 07:00 AM UTC, focusing on identifying intimate partner violence in primary care. Hosted by A/Prof Jennifer Neil (Australia) this 90-minute session features experts like Prof Dr. Sajaratulnisah Othman (Malaysia) Dr. Abimbola Silva (Nigeria), and Pn. Fatimang Ladola, (Malaysia). Learn to recognize signs of intimate partner violence, identify at-risk patients, and develop strategies to address this issue effectively. Join us on Zoom to enhance your practice and support survivors. Register now!
MIGRANT HEALTH PODCAST: The EYFDM (European Young Family Doctors’ Movement) podcast, launched at the recent Vienna congress, features engaging interviews with remarkable general practitioners who have fascinating careers. Now available on Spotify, they have released six episodes so far. Episode 6 highlights Dr. Lucie Blondé discussing how to integrate migrant health into GP training. Tune in to hear extraordinary insights and stories from leaders in general practice. Don’t miss out—subscribe and listen today!
UBUNTU 2024 – WONCA Rural Conference: Cape Town, South Africa. September 10-13, 2024.
Less than 70 days until Rural WONCA celebrates its 20th conference in collaboration with The Network: TUFH, an organization with its own proud history of 45 years. Check out this podcast interview with Dr Bruce Chater, Chair of Rural WONCA for more. And find out more about the range of interactive workshops here. This is going to be a very special conference. Don’t miss it!
WONCA Europe Conference: Dublin, Ireland. September 25-28, 2024.
Regular registration is open until 5 September 2024. Find out about the keynotes speakers here.
WONCA East Mediterranean Region Conference: Amman, Jordan, 3 – 5 October 2024.
We are thrilled to unveil the primary agenda for the upcoming WONCA EMR Conference! Get a sneak peek into the engaging sessions, keynote speakers, and innovative discussions we have lined up for you. Register today.
WONCA WORLD CONFERENCE: Lisbon, Portugal. September 17-21, 2025.
Our biennial global conference. Save the date!
WONCA Africa Region Conference: Gaborone, Botswana. 9 – 11 September 2026.
The 9th WONCA Africa Region Conference will take place in September 2026. Watch the welcome video below. More details soon.
Welcome video from the Botswana Association of Family Physicians.
