The World Medical Association has issued a press release calling for the rapid and unimpeded delivery of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza.

📄 Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/Eiwm50XXj7V

#HumanitarianAid #MedicalNeutrality

WMA strongly condemns the attack on Ilam Hospital and ongoing violations of medical neutrality in Iran. Hospitals must be safe spaces. Doctors must treat patients without intimidation or coercion. Medical care must never be weaponised. Read the PR:
🔗 https://ow.ly/lMlg50XX6pZ

#MedicalNeutrality

The EU Biotech Act must strengthen innovation without weakening ethics. WMA and CPME urge the EU to safeguard ethical standards in clinical trials and uphold the Declaration of Helsinki.
🔗 https://ow.ly/U8rr50XWyNI

#MedicalEthics

📢 The EU Biotech Act must strengthen innovation without weakening ethics

⚕️ Alongside @medwma.bsky.social, European doctors urge the EU to safeguard ethical standards in clinical trials and uphold the Declaration of Helsinki

👉 Read our full press release: www.cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...

At the WMA, we advocate for policies that uphold medical ethics, protect patient rights, and support physicians worldwide. These policies guide physicians and health systems for just, compassionate, and ethical care.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.wma.net/policy/current-policies/

#MedicalEthics

In a world where values are becoming a rare currency, our task is to ensure that democracy can still protect, still decide, and still deliver.
That is the work before us in 2026, as I write in my New Year’s Message.

The latest World Medical Journal features the WMA General Assembly Report from Porto, covering key policy updates, ethical discussions, leadership highlights and priorities for 2026.

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#GlobalHealth

⌛ Time is running out to rebalance the pharmaceutical sector for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems

💊 The final negotiations on the EU’s General Pharmaceutical legislation are gathering pace towards the finish line

👉 Read why this matters: cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...

WMA has adopted its Statement on Ethical Guidelines for the International Migration of Health Workers emphasising fair recruitment and protection of health workers’ rights:
🔗 https://ow.ly/6lwf50Xr9B0

#MedicalEthics

#JustPublished!
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.

Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.

Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2

📢 Doctors, nurses, health and care workers warn EU: don’t scrap EU4Health

Alongside @epsu.bsky.social & @efnbrussels.bsky.social, we call on @europarl.europa.eu & @consilium.europa.eu to prioritise long-term investment in Europe's #HealthWorkforce in the #EUBudget

👉 www.cpme.eu/news/doctors...

This Statement also asks that treatments be evidence-based, especially with minors – an important point for an ethical care!

In a letter to PM Netanyahu, the World Medical Association urges Israel to uphold due process for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya detained since Dec 2024 without charge and other Gaza health workers.

🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/43g89a5

#HumanRights #MedicalEthics #MedSky

At the recent WMA General Assembly in Porto, the medical community has adopted a suite of new and updated policies reaffirming our commitment to ethics, human rights, and the evolving challenges of global health.

🔗 https://www.wma.net/policy/current-policies/
 #MedicalEthics

WMA has adopted a landmark Statement on Artificial and Augmented Intelligence in Medical Care, outlining global ethical principles to guide the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Press Release: www.wma.net/news-post/wo...

#MedicalEthics

📢 Landmark survey by @whoeurope.bsky.social reports worrying proportion of doctors experiencing depression & passive suicidal thoughts

👉 Read the #MeNDsurvey: iris.who.int/items/7324bf...

Our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos addressed today's survey launch on #WorldMentalHealthDay

The #HealthWorkforce dedicates their lives to caring for others – but who is caring for them?

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos will discuss European action to protect doctors' mental health at the #MeNDsurvey launch

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025

Very interesting results of a high-quality and broad study. Have a look!

The WMA General Assembly 2025 will take place in Porto, 🇵🇹 on 8–11 Oct.

Global physicians will gather to discuss medical ethics, health policy & the future of healthcare.

Follow #WMA2025Porto next week for live updates!

📢 Read the new World Medical Journal issue, out now! 🔗 Big thanks to all contributors & the editorial team, Helena Chapman, Maira Sudraba-Sangoviča, & the Latvian Medical Assn. #MedSky #GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #UHC @ashokphilip.bsky.social, WMA Junior Doctors Network, Pablo Estrella Porter

Die BÄK unterstützt eine Resolution der mittel- und osteuropäischen Ärztekammern (ZEVA-Symposium), die Anfang September in Skopje verabschiedet wurde. Darin sprechen die unterzeichnenden Kammern der Ungarischen Ärztekammer (MOK) ihre volle Solidarität aus.

www.bundesaerztekammer.de/presse/aktue...

Medicine must be rooted in evidence, compassion, and integrity. But today, long-standing ethical standards are being challenged by rising ideologies and political pressures around the world.

📄 Discover the WMA Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...

#MedicalEthics #MedSky

Sounds clear: "Not any evidence"!

📣 @medwma.bsky.social is recruiting its next Secretary General. An opportunity to direct a diverse, multicultural team & shape WMA’s influence in #GlobalHealth, #Medicalethics and advocacy. 🔗 See more ow.ly/baUK50WQ5Zi #PhysicianLeadership #PublicHealth #HealthcareWorkforce #MedSky