WONCA and WHO News

June, 2025

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

June, 2025

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.

June, 2025

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

May, 2025

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

April, 2025

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

March, 2025

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.

February, 2025

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

February, 2025

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).

February, 2025

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

December, 2024

Health: It’s on the government!