A one day seminar on 'The Ethical Implications of Centralized Health Databases' will be held by the World Medical Association in Geneva on Wednesday 3 May 2000.

The seminar is being held in conjunction with the World Health Organisation at the WHO's headquarters in Geneva.

Following the seminar, the WMA will be meeting at Le Grand Hotel, in Divonne-les-Bains, France, from May 4-7 when it will hold its 156th Council session and committee meetings.

Both events will be open to the media and further details will be sent to you nearer the time.