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WONCA - Region Europe is the academic & scientific society for family doctors in Europe, representing 47 member organisations and more than 120.000 doctors.
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Feb 5
📰 WONCA Europe Newsletter January 2025 is out!

• Interview with Erika Zelko
• 10 Tips for Cardiometabolic Health
• 12 Tips for Policy Advocacy
• PROTECT-EUROPE research on HPV prevention
• Call for 5 Star Doctor nominations

Read more: [https://pnc.ee/we0125]

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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 10d
...transparency.
Other business included guidance on endorsement requests and access to shared resources.
The next face to face EB meeting is scheduled for January 2026 in Paris.

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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 10d
...future conferences in Paris 2026 and Ljubljana 2027 was addressed, alongside ongoing advocacy efforts for the recognition of Family Medicine as a specialty.
Communications, including the newsletter and social media presence, were highlighted, with emphasis on wider dissemination and...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 10d
coordination of EU-granted projects.
Financial matters focused on funding requests and network bank accounts, while discussions around the European Journal of General Practice covered publishing charges, waivers, and strategies to support research and peer review.
Administrative planning for...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 10d
The WONCA Europe new Executive Board held its first online meeting on October 6th, reviewing and approving the minutes from the September EB and Council meetings.
Updates included recent international activities, preparations for upcoming WONCA Europe webinars and WHO meetings, and...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 23d
...EYFDM. By confirming support for key events and discussing vital policies, both organizations demonstrated a shared, forward-looking commitment to empowering young family doctors and driving the future of General Practice/Family Medicine throughout Europe.

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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 23d
...Special Interest Group (SIG) booth. For ongoing support, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to promoting EYFDM activities and events through the full reach of the WONCA Europe newsletter and social media channels.
The meeting successfully reinforced the strong bond between WONCA Europe and...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 23d
...guidelines, and policies to support young doctors, including extended maternity leave and stronger member engagement.
To immediately bolster the partnership, the WE Executive Board invited EYFDM to attend the WW Conference 2025 WE Open Session and utilize the joint WONCA Europe Networks and...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 23d
...(Estonia) in 2026, Malaga (Spain) in 2027, and the Netherlands in 2028. Planning for the WONCA Europe Paris 2026 young doctors' preconference is already underway with affordable accommodation identified. Discussions also covered funding strategies, bursaries and awards, sustainable conference...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 23d
WONCA Europe Council 2025 held two days before, presented their accomplishments, highlighting their contributions to the YFDM preconference and ongoing World Conference, and shared their requests for future support from WONCA Europe.
Preparations for upcoming Forums were confirmed: Tallinn...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · 23d
On September 20, 2025, during the WONCA World (WW) Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, the WONCA Europe (WE) Executive Board met with representatives from the European Young Family Doctors Movement (EYFDM) to discuss and strengthen ongoing collaboration.EYFDM, whose annual report was noted by the...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...Lisbon with us — in our practices, our research, our teaching, and our care for the people we serve.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for being WONCA.
Safe travels, and see you in Paris!
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...ahead:
To Paris — from30th of June to third of July 2026 — for the next WONCA Europe Conference.
A city of ideas, of diversity, of revolutions — what better place to continue our dialogue and push the boundaries of what family medicine can achieve?
Until then, let's carry the spirit of...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...to each other.
We leave here with new connections, renewed energy, and shared responsibility — to continue the work, the advocacy, and the innovation that defines our field.
And so, as the president of WONCA Europe, it is with great anticipation and excitement that I invite you to look...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...Congress not just successful, but truly meaningful.
And of course, a special thank you to the Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine.
All your hospitality, engagement and vision have made this Congress one to remember.
As we say goodbye to Lisbon, we don't say goodbye...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...sharing your time, insights, and passion.
To the volunteers, who welcomed us, guided us, and kept everything running smoothly — your contribution has been invaluable.

To every single participant — thank you for showing up, for engaging with open minds and open hearts, and for making this...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...heartfelt thanks.
To the scientific committee, for crafting a rich and engaging program.
To the organizing committee and the host team here in Lisbon, for your professionalism, warmth, and tireless work behind the scenes.
To our speakers, moderators, and panelists, thank you for generously...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...shape the way we care for our patients.
And perhaps most importantly, we've reaffirmed the power of our community — a global network of family doctors, learners, leaders, and advocates, standing together in an era that needs us more than ever.
To all who made this Congress possible — my...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...sparked new collaborations — the spirit of WONCA was truly alive in Lisbon.
We have:
Explored pressing global health issues, including climate change, digital transformation, equity in access, and workforce sustainability.
Shared best practices and innovations that will go home with us and...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
...communities everywhere.
Over the course of this Congress, we've witnessed scientific exchange, bold visions for the future, and countless moments of solidarity. From keynotes that challenged us to think differently, to workshops that offered practical solutions, to hallway conversations that...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
these past few days have been.
We came together from all over the world — from every continent, from rural clinics and bustling city practices, from academic institutions and frontline care — united by one shared mission: to strengthen family medicine and primary care for healthier...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 25
https://pnc.ee/0j2jg6A

Honoured Presidents,Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear colleagues, friends, and members of the global WONCA community,
As we reach the closing moments of this inspiring WONCA World Congress here in beautiful Lisbon, I want to begin by saying: what an extraordinary journey...
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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 18
This morning at the #WONCA2025 Conference in Lisbon, the WONCA Europe Executive Board met with our Networks to strengthen collaboration and align priorities for family medicine.

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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 12
📼 Recording now live: WE Talk on OECD's PaRIS & Patient Voice

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnbo07EAdcQ
🙌 Thanks for joining us — see you at #WONCAWorld2025 in Lisbon!

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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 6
📊 Can patient data improve care?
Join us for a WE Talk on OECD's PaRIS project

🗓️ 11 Sept – 17:00 CEST
🎟️ Register here: https://pnc.ee/wt0911

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WONCA Europe @woncaeurope.org · Sep 4
🎥 Recording now live: WE Talk with President-Elect candidates
📺 https://youtu.be/HO3zayZJK5w

📊 Next up: OECD PaRIS & Patient Voice – 11 Sept at 17:00 CEST
🔗 https://pnc.ee/wt0911

🌍 See you at #WONCAf="/hashtag/WONCAWorld2025" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WONCAWorld2025 in Lisbon!
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