Today, we honour the amazing contribution that family doctors make to their communities in health care systems around the world. Across the globe, WONCA Member Organizations are celebrating the indispensable role of family doctors and highlighting the crucial link between the health of our planet and the heath of our patients.
Last week, we held two press conferences to help spread our message of Healthy Planet, Healthy People ahead of World Family Doctor Day. They are now available to watch on Youtube.
Session 1:
Viviana Martinez-Bianchi MD, Dr Sankha Randenikumara, Dr Catherine Pendrey, Dr Rajesh Maharaj.
Session 2:
Prof Sir Andy Haines, Dr Alan Abelsohn, Dr Andrée Rochfort.
WONCA News May 2024
Sunday, 19 May 2024
FROM THE PRESIDENT: WONCA President Assoc Prof Karen Flegg provides an update on the Three G’s. Governance, Greening and Growth as she write about May’s Executive Committee meeting, World Family Doctor Day and the achievements of some of the WONCA Working Parties (WPs) and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Read her column here, and watch the her message for World Family Doctor Day here.
Opening Night of the WONCA South Asia Region Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
SOUTH ASIA REGION CONFERENCE: The first WONCA Regional Conference of the year took place in Sri Lanka, 3-5 May 2024. Reports are already in from working parties and workshops that took place in Colombo. Visit the Facebook page of the The College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka for all the photos!
Redefining Family Medicine: The WONCA Core Values Project, led by Dr. Anna Stavdal, aims to globally brainstorm and redefine core values in family medicine. As the first region to organize a conference, South Asia held a workshop to raise awareness and discuss culturally relevant values, with enthusiastic feedback from attendees guiding future steps. Read more.
WP on Research: A workshop led by Drs. Abdul Jalil Khan, Hina Jawaid, and Sankha Randenikumara, combined education on research fundamentals with discussions on overcoming challenges to inspire family physicians in low and middle-income countries to engage in primary care research.
Women in Family Medicine: The WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine has been making waves across five regions, including South Asia. Dive into the full story of their remarkable journey and achievements, and see how they’re ensuring women are an integral part of the vision for “Healthy People in a Healthy Planet!” Read more here.
WONCA ANNAUL REPORT: This report is a comprehensive overview of the WONCA global community’s collective achievements and highlights over the past year. Read it here.
WONCA COUNCIL: Taking place virtually, the annual council of WONCA member organisations will take place on June 25, 2024.
MDD MINDS 101: 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.
Este curso, desarrollado por el Grupo de Trabajo en Salud Mental de WONCA, es el producto de un esfuerzo colaborativo de expertos de 12 países diferentes, incluidos el Dr. José Javier Mendoza Velásquez de México y la Dra. Yasmin Cordova Rios de Perú. El programa está específicamente diseñado para mejorar su conocimiento y habilidades en el manejo de Trastornos Depresivos Mayores.
Le invitamos a participar en el curso MDD Minds 101, donde no solo avanzará en su desarrollo profesional, sino que también tendrá un impacto positivo en la vida de muchas personas, destacando el papel vital que desempeña en nuestro sistema de salud.
We are thrilled to announce that the MDD Minds 101 self-paced online course is now available in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and English.
WICC 50+ YEARS REUNION: A reminder that the reunion event for the WONCA International Classification Committee (WICC) takes place on Friday May 24th, 2024 at 11:00 – 13:00 (CEST). Register on Zoom here.
Call for New WICC Members: With the evolving landscape of family medicine, especially in the digital age, WICC is opening its doors for new members. This is a unique opportunity for national associations to contribute to the vital work of medical classifications. Contact the WICC chair Gustavo Gusso for more information.
WONCA CONFERENCES UPDATES
8th WONCA AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE:
Nairobi, Kenya. June 5-8, 2024. kafp.or.keAfriWon Pre-Conference on Emergency Medicine: Get ready to sharpen your emergency medicine skills at the AfriWon Pre-Conference on June 5th, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. This one-day event, preceding the 8th WONCA Africa Regional Conference, is tailored for young and future family physicians, offering intensive workshops on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), ECG interpretation, and Mass Casualty Incident Management. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts, network with peers, and enhance your ability to provide effective urgent care. Register here.
UBUNTU 2024 – WONCA Rural Conference:
Cape Town, South Africa. September 10-13, 2024. www.ubuntu2024.comPost-Conference Tour: Embark on a breathtaking four-day tour from Cape Town to the Garden Route, exploring some of the most picturesque regions in South Africa. The tour will showcase the natural beauty of the Western and Southern Cape regions, including the iconic Garden Route, along with clinical training sites of Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town. The tour will provide an immersive experience, highlighting the natural wonders and cultural heritage of the region, as well as health professional training in these areas. Learn more.
WONCA EUROPE: Dublin, Ireland. September 25-28, 2024 www.woncaeurope2024.orgPodcast: Dr Andrée Rochfort is a GP in Wexford, Ireland and the Co-Chair of the Scientific committee of WONCA Europe. Listen to her describe the exciting build up to the WONCA Europe Conference in a podcast produced by Aileen O’Meara for the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP). Listen here.
WONCA IBEROAMERICANO – CIMF CONFERENCE:
Panama City, Panama. October 23-26, 2024. www.cimfpanama2024.comDiscount available: Until June 28.
WONCA ASIA PACIFIC REGION CONFERENCE:
Singapore. August 21-24, 2024 www.wonca-apr2024.com
Early Bird Registration until July 1, 2024Programme Highlights: Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of healthcare innovation at the upcoming WONCA APR Conference 2024! From August 22-24, join influential leaders like Dr. Danielle Martin, Professor Jane Gunn, Professor Enrico Coiera, Dr. Catherine Pendrey, A/P Low Lian Leng, and Professor Gerald Koh as they share groundbreaking research and insights. Highlights include keynotes on leveraging relationships in healthcare, managing depression in primary care, integrating AI in clinical practice, promoting sustainable healthcare amid climate change, and impactful population health initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network, and contribute to the future of family medicine! Find out more here.
WONCA WORLD CONFERENCE:
Lisbon, Portugal. September 17 – 21, 2024. www.woncaworld2025.org
Happy World Family Doctor Day!
Diarmuid Hayes
WONCA Communications Officer communications@wonca.net
