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In the upcoming June 2026 World Medical Journal, Dr Hamideh Frühwein explores why shifting from precision medicine to precision health matters now, as Europe’s population ages

Read: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...

#GlobalHealth #Prevention

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WMA President @mdjkitulu will take part as a featured panellist at the #WHA79 side event “Sustaining the Global Health and Care Workforce Agenda in times of financial challenges.” 19 May, 13:00–14:30, Room VIII, Palais des Nations, Geneva. #HealthWorkforce

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Preview articles from the upcoming June 2026 World Medical Journal are now available on the WMA website.

Explore insights on patient advocacy, preventive care, sustainability in surgery & One Health ethics.

Read now: www.wma.net/publications...

#GlobalHealth #OneHealth

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During #WHA79, the World Medical Association hosts a side event on investing in the health workforce to achieve #UHC and economic resilience.

📅 18 May 2026 | 🕕 18:00–20:30
📍 Warwick Hotel, Geneva

👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4dPdE5K

#GlobalHealth #HealthWorkforce

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The World Medical Association will convene its 232nd Council Session in Belgrade.

From global health challenges to medical ethics and professional practice, discussions in Belgrade will help inform WMA positions and future actions across its global network.

#WMACouncil2026

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Who benefits from health data?

At the WMA #DeclarationOfTaipei Expert Meeting, Session 3 explores how to move from extractive research to fair, community-centred benefit sharing.

📍 Vatican City | 1–2 June
⏳ Early bird until 30 April
🔗 https://ow.ly/FawQ50YI0aV

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Can research be ethical if entire populations are excluded?

At the WMA #DeclarationOfTaipei Expert Meeting, we tackle unequal representation in biobank research and how to ensure science is valid and just.

📍 Vatican City | 1–2 June
🔗 https://ow.ly/9yeG50YHZJx

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Can research be ethical if entire populations are excluded?

At the WMA #DeclarationOfTaipei Expert Meeting, we tackle unequal representation in biobank research and how to ensure science is valid and just.

📍 Vatican City | 1–2 June
🔗 https://ow.ly/9yeG50YHZJx

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Third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei (DoT) | World Medical Association The World Medical Association invites you to attend its third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei, which will take place 1-2 June 2026, at the Sala S. Pio X, Via dell’Ospedale1 – Rome.The World Medical Association (WMA) is revising its Declaration of Taipei, a key ethical framework governing the use of health databases and biobanks beyond research. Originally adopted in 2002 and updated in 2016, the Declaration addresses issues of confidentiality, tru...

Equity in health data is a question of ethics, trust, and global justice.
The discussion will focus on building more inclusive and ethically robust systems.

📍 Vatican City
📅 1–2 June 2026
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/v92X50YH207

#MedicalEthics

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No blind spots in global health.

Excluding Taiwan is counterproductive and risks global health security. Effective pandemic preparedness requires full cooperation.

We call for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the #WHA.

Please open the door.

#GlobalHealth #UHC #MedicalEthics

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Can research be ethical if populations are excluded? Join this critical discussion at the Third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei.

Register now: https://ow.ly/josn50YFFIv

#MedicalEthics #GlobalHealth

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WHPA brings together 47M+ health professionals across 179 countries.
In her #WHWweek message, Dr Julie Baqué (WMA Associate Members Chair) stresses that investing in the health workforce is key to stronger health systems, resilient economies & healthier societies.
#InvestInHealthProfessionals

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📣 The latest World Medical Journal is out now!
🔗 www.wma.net/wp-content/u...

From #OneHealth & COP30 to medical education and clinical ethics, explore perspectives shaping the future of medicine.

💡 Want to contribute? WMJ author guidelines: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...

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Strengthening education, retention & protection of health professionals is a high-return investment. In his #WHWweek message, Dr @pabloestrellap.bsky.social @wma-jdn.bsky.social Chair highlights that closing workforce gaps could add $1.1T to the global economy.

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47M+ health professionals deliver care, prevent disease & protect patient safety worldwide.

In her #WHWweek message, WMA President Dr Jacqueline Kitulu stresses: investing in the health workforce drives growth, stability & UHC.

With WHPA, we call to #InvestInHealthProfessionals

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In his #WHWweek message, Dr @jackresneckmd.bsky.social , WMA Chair of Council, highlights that strengthening the health workforce improves population health, reduces costs & boosts resilience.
With @whpa.bsky.social, we call to #InvestInHealthProfessionals

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Health professionals are among the most trusted in society.
In his #WHWweek message, WMA Secretary General, Dr
@otmar-kloiber.bsky.social highlights that underinvestment threatens care quality, safety & continuity. With WHPA, WMA calls to #InvestInHealthProfessionals

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WMA raises alarm over escalating attacks on healthcare in Sudan after a hospital in El-Daein was destroyed and calls for an immediate ceasefire and full respect for international humanitarian law.

🔗 Read the full Press Release: https://ow.ly/xSEZ50YBEwT

#MedicalEthics

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WMA, referenced in an ILGA statement, affirms that sexual orientation constitutes natural variations of human sexuality and does not represent a disease. WMA condemns all forms of discrimination and rejects so-called “conversion” methods.

🔗 Policy: https://ow.ly/akFU50YBalj

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WMA invites participation in its Third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the Declaration of Taipei (1–2 June 2026, Rome), addressing equity, global challenges, and ethical governance of health data and biobanks.

Register here: https://ow.ly/H0uV50YAGv8

#MedicalEthics

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WMA expresses grave concern over attacks on healthcare in Lebanon and across the Middle East. Health personnel, patients and medical facilities must be protected.

Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/5MTV50YAFk2

#MedicalEthics

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How do we turn research into real impact for patients?
WMA joined WHO’s seminar on integrated care for NCDs & mental health, with Dr Julia Tainijoki-Seyer highlighting the physician role in bridging research, policy & practice to advance UHC and stronger health systems.

#MedicalEthics

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Join the first WMA Associate Members Policy Discussion Meeting, a new initiative to strengthen engagement in WMA policy work.

9 April 2026 | 12:00–13:30 UTC | Online

Explore key topics incl. mental health ethics & medical neutrality.

Register: https://ow.ly/osxg50YzBYK

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The World Medical Association is pleased to share its Annual Report 2025, highlighting a year of continued global advocacy for medical ethics and the protection of healthcare personnel.

Read the full report: www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/...

#MedicalEthics

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Registration is open for the third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei, taking place 1–2 June 2026 at the Vatican. Focus: equity and ethical governance of health data and biobanks. Early bird until 30 April 2026.

https://ow.ly/uyX850YrwWt

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AI in Medicine & Healthcare | Join the high-level livestream at the Ethiopian Medical Association’s 62nd Annual Medical Conference & International Health Exhibition

📅 27–28 March 2026
🎯 Register for the livestream:
https://ow.ly/FAne50Yza23
#EMA2026 #AMC2026 #AIinMedicine

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How do we ensure health data works for everyone?

Join the WMA on 1–2 June 2026 in Rome for the 3rd Open Expert Meeting on the Declaration of Taipei revision, focused on equity in health data & biobanks.

Register: https://ow.ly/BiVL50Yz4uz

#MedicalEthics

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Registration is open for the third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei, taking place 1–2 June 2026 at the Vatican. Focus: equity and ethical governance of health data and biobanks. Early bird until 30 April 2026.

https://ow.ly/uyX850YrwWt

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WMA - The World Medical Association-World Health Professions Alliance Calls for Urgent Global Action to Protect Health Personnel from Violence and Persecution WMA - The World Medical Association

Health professionals must never be targets.
WMA supports WHPA’s call to protect health workers, uphold medical neutrality, and release those detained for providing care. Attacks on healthcare undermine entire systems.

🔗 https://ow.ly/36Lh50YvhYH

#MedicalNeutrality #ProtectHealthcare

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On behalf of the Pontifical Academy for Life, WMA invites scientists worldwide to support #ScientistsForPeace 🌍

At a time of rising conflict, science must serve peace, through ethics, collaboration & dialogue.

👉 Sign: https://www.academyforlife.va

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