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FROM THE PRESIDENT: In her monthly update, WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg takes us from the vibrant Ubuntu conference in Cape Town, where rural healthcare innovation shined, to the lively streets of Dublin for the WONCA Europe Conference. There, she celebrated global collaboration and honoured past president Prof Michael Boland with a heartfelt tribute. Read here.
An Irish Tribute: WONCA President A/Prof Karen Flegg, joined by past presidents, paid tribute to Prof Michael Boland, honouring his leadership as WONCA President and his global impact on family medicine. The inaugural Michael Boland Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Joe Gallagher, with Boland’s family present. Read her speech here.
WONCA EXECUTIVE MEETING: WHO Primary Care Lead John Fogarty joined WONCA’s Executive Committee meeting in London, marking a significant step in deepening the collaboration between WHO and WONCA. The meeting featured presentations from each regional president, with a focus on advancing workforce development and patient safety. Discussions emphasised aligning efforts to strengthen primary care and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage globally. Read the report.
WONCA EAST MEDITERRANEAN REGION: Congratulations to the Jordanian Society of Family Medicine on the success of the East Mediterranean Region (EMR) conference! A special thanks to the organising committee for hosting a fantastic event that brought together family doctors and health experts. Looking forward to continued progress, and we hope to see you at the world conference in Lisbon next year.
WHO SOUTH EAST ASIA REGION MEETING: Adolescents are often left behind in healthcare discussions, yet they represent the future of our region.” In her reflections on the 77th World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (WHO SEARO) Meeting, Dr. Roshni Jhan Ganguly, who represented WONCA, highlights the importance of addressing adolescent health and mental health challenges across South-East Asia. Read here.
PALESTINIAN FAMILY DOCTORS NEED OUR HELP: The An-Najah Family Medicine Clinic in Nablus, West Bank urgently needs our support. Dr. Suha Hamshari, who was honoured with the WONCA Global Five Star Doctor award last year, has asked the WONCA community for donations to expand their services and meet the growing healthcare demands of patients who have lost access to care. Donate via the Foundation for Family Medicine in Palestine.
MENTAL HEALTH – A PRIORITY IN PRIMARY CARE: On 29 September, the Young Doctors’ Movement (YDM) and the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health held a webinar which brought together experts from Saudi Arabia, Australia, Türkiye, Mexico and Peru, looking at this crucial area of health through a family medicine perspective. Watch the webinar recording.
CYBERXFM 2: WONCA’s Young Doctors Movement (YDM) and the WONCA Working Party on Ethics & Professionalism invite you to the second CyberXFM webinar, focussing on Ethics and Cybersecurity in Healthcare. Wednesday, 6 November 6, 9:00 AM UTC. Register on Zoom.
EYFDM PODCAST: In episode 12, Prof. Dr. Amanda Howe, former WONCA and RCGP president, shares her journey as a GP, overcoming challenges and pursuing her passion. She discusses her path to establishing an undergraduate GP curriculum in Norwich and becoming a leader in global GP organizations. Prof. Howe offers valuable professional and personal insights for aspiring GPs. Listen here.
WORKSHOP: WONCA’s Special Interest Group on Emerging Practice Models for Family Medicine (EPMFM SIG) will hold a workshop entitled “Exploration of Emerging Practice Models” in Shanghai on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 13:30 to 15:00 (UTC/GMT+08:00). SIG members and supporters can also join online. For more information on this event, including the agenda and Zoom link, click here.
WONCA CONFERENCE CALENDAR
WONCA Iberoamericano – CIMF Conference: Panama City, Panama. October 23 – 26, 2024. Más información aquí.
