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2018 WMA Annual Report Final<\/a><\/p>\n

ANNUAL\u00a0REPORT
\n2018
\nWORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
\n209th WMA Council Session, April 2018 in Riga, Latvia – Photo: LMA Official photographer
\n\u00a0 S O M E W M A A C T I V I T I E S I N I M A G E S
\nDr. Ardis D. Hoven
\nChairperson of Council, speaker at the \u00ab\u00a0Health Security 100 years
\nafter the Spanish flu pandemic\u00a0\u00bb event
\nWMA Past President Dr. Yoshitake Yokokura and Dr. Tedros
\nAdhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General at the signing
\nof a Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm and
\nconsolidate co-operation between the two organisations.
\nLeft: Dr. Osahon Enabulele, Nigeria
\nRight: Dr. Dr. Miguel R. Jorge, President-Elect, Brazil
\nDelegates of the WMA General Assembly, October 2018,
\nReykjavik, Iceland – Photo: IMA Official photographer
\nMESSAGE FROM THE WMA PRESIDENT\u00a0
\nD R . L E O N I D E I D E L M A N
\nWMA President
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\nI am happy to present you the second
\nannual report of the WMA. It is not
\nsupposed to be a full and comprehensive
\noverview of what the WMA does or has
\ndone during last year, but rather to
\nprovide some highlights that have been
\nimportant for our work. Joining forces
\nwith WHO on important questions like
\nUniversal Health Coverage, Health
\nWorkforce, Social Determinants of Health
\nand emergency preparedness, as well as
\nour work on environmental health,
\nhuman rights, health and migration are
\njust some examples mentioned in this
\nreport of our common engagement
\nduring the year.
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\nDuring 2018 other trends became clearer
\nand more relevant for us, as they have
\nbeen before. Although not new, but more
\npressing then ever is the question of our
\nwork environment. Confronted with a
\nsteadily increasing work load and
\ncomplexity in medicine, pressures from
\ncommercialization but also high patient
\nexpectations, we have to note high rates
\nof burn out with physicians in many
\ncountries. This scenario does necessarily
\nget friendlier with challenges and
\nopportunities coming up with
\ndigitalization and Artificial or Augmented
\nIntelligence invading and changing
\nmedicine and health care.
\nThe WMA has decided to face the
\nchallenges. In two conferences, one in
\nMay in Israel and one in June in Tokyo, we
\nwill discuss with experts, colleagues and
\npatients about the future of our
\nprofession and the realization of Universal
\nHealth Coverage. In times of uncertainty
\nguidance and common understanding of
\nwhat is right or wrong may be even more
\nimportant than before.
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\nOctober last year we had the opportunity to
\nexperience the launch of the Astana
\nDeclaration. 40 Years after Alma-Ata, the
\nWHO, UNICEF and the government of
\nKazakhstan invited to the \u201eGlobal
\nConference on Primary Health Care\u201c. With
\nlast year\u2019s Astana Declaration[1], the WHO
\ntakes a new approach to foster the
\ndevelopment of Primary Health Care.
\nAlthough the Astana Declaration does
\nneither contradict nor replace the Alma-Ata
\nDeclaration[2] from 1978 it is far more
\nbinding and tries to avoid
\nmisinterpretations to what is Primary Health
\nCare. While after Alma-Ata donors and
\ngovernment all too often retracted to a
\nminimum of Primary Care, the Astana
\ndeclaration demands completeness and
\nstrives for a comprehensive approach in
\nhealth care reaching from health promotion
\nand prevention to curative care,
\nrehabilitation and palliative care. It remains
\nto be seen whether the donors who finance
\nthe development of health care will share
\nthe aspiration for comprehensiveness this
\ntime.
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\nThe WMA will point to the role of physicians
\nespecially family physicians, when it comes
\nto realise real Primary Health Care and not a
\ncheap substitute.
\n[1] https:\/\/www.who.int\/primary-health\/conference-
\nphc\/declaration
\n[2] http:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/almaata_declaration_en.pdf
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\nAt the invitation of the Icelandic Medical
\nAssociation, delegates from more than 58
\nNational Medical Associations and
\nconstituent member associations met at
\nthe award-winning Harpa Convention
\nCentre, one of Reykjavik\u2019s most
\ndistinguished landmarks. The occasion
\nwas the WMA\u2019s 69th annual General
\nAssembly to coincide with the 100th
\nanniversary of the Icelandic Medical
\nAssociation.
\nFor the first time, the General Assembly
\nwas combined with a Medical Ethics
\nconference organized by the Icelandic
\nMedical Association partly in parallel with
\nour Council Session.
\nPresident\u2019s Report
\nThe outgoing President, Dr. Yoshitake
\nYokokura, gave a brief report on his
\nactivities over the preceding six months,
\nwhen he had taken up the theme of
\npromoting Universal Health Coverage
\nthrough cooperation and collaboration
\nbased on the Memorandum of
\nUnderstanding between the WMA and
\nthe World Health Organisation. He had
\nspoken at many meetings, including the
\nHigh-Level United Nations meeting on
\nthe prevention and control of non-
\ncommunicable diseases and the 18th
\nMASEAN Conference, the confederation
\nof medical associations from the South-
\neast Asian region consisting of 10 ASEAN
\nmembers. He had also attended
\nmeetings of the German, Taiwan and
\nAmerican Medical Associations. He said
\nhe had been re-elected as President of
\nthe Japan Medical Association for a
\nfourth term.
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\nGeneral Assembly 2018 – Reykjavik
\nChair\u2019s Report
\nDr. Hoven spoke about the success of the
\nprevious day\u2019s medical ethics conference
\norganised in conjunction with the
\nIcelandic Medical Association.
\nIn her written report, she said she
\ncontinued to be outraged by the
\natrocities imposed upon physician
\ncolleagues throughout the world who,
\nwhen providing care for those in need,
\nwere being injured, murdered or
\nimprisoned.
\nThe WMA had partnered with the
\nInternational Committee of the Red Cross
\nin the global project \u201cHealthcare in
\nDanger\u201d, which was aimed at identifying
\nthe extent of this problem and proposing
\ninterventions to mitigate the damage
\nbeing done. It was imperative they
\ncontinued with this activity.
\nIn addition, the medical profession had
\nbeen under growing pressure around the
\nworld from governments intent on
\nundermining medical autonomy. In some
\nparts of the world, politicians appeared
\ndetermined to curtail the power of the
\nmedical profession and exercise more
\ncontrol over their representative
\nassociations. The WMA strongly opposed
\nany attempt to stifle the voices of
\nphysicians, because in the end it was
\npatients who suffered. Professional self-
\ngovernance was critical to the delivery of
\nhealthcare across the world.
\nLate 2017, the WMA joined the working group
\nled by the IOM and WHO set up on an ad hoc
\nbasis to provide a collective contribution
\nwithin the negotiation process of the Global
\nCompact for Migration, so that migrants
\nhealth needs are adequately addressed. The
\nworking group agreed on a Proposed Health
\nComponent, based on WHO Framework of
\nPriorities and Guiding Principles to promote
\nthe health of Refugees and Migrants that the
\n70th World Health Assembly (May 2017) urged
\nMember States to promote at national level:
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\nHealth and migration
\n\u201cThe framework seeks to contribute to improving global public health by addressing the health of
\nrefugees and migrants in an inclusive, comprehensive manner and as part of holistic efforts to respond
\nto the health needs of the overall population in any given setting. It is designed to promote the right
\nto health, in accordance with international human rights obligations, including refugee law and
\nrelevant international and regional instruments\u201d[1].
\n[1] WHO Framework of priorities and guiding principles to promote the health of refugees and
\nmigrants \u2013 B. Scope, p.1.
\nSince then and over 2018, in line with its
\npolicies, the WMA has continued its
\nmonitoring work aiming to ensure the
\ninclusion of health as an essential
\nconstituent of good migration
\ngovernance. Last November, it
\ncommented the 4th draft of the global
\naction plan on health of refugees and
\nmigrants which will be submitted to the
\nnext World Health Assembly.
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\nSince 2017, the WMA has been contributing to the global debate on health and migration
\nwith the valuable support of its membership, but also through WHO\u2019s activities in its health
\nleadership role, and by developing close collaboration with the International Organisation for
\nMigration (IOM).
\nAs a world health professionals
\norganisation, the WMA has to make its voice
\nheard, bringing its specific contribution
\nbased on the field experiences and
\nexpertise of physicians, not only to ensure
\nproper access to health care to migrants
\nand refugees but also to guarantee to
\nphysicians and other health professionals
\nadequate working conditions safeguarding
\nthe full respect of ethical principles of
\nhealthcare.
\nAll people are entitled without
\ndiscrimination to appropriate medical care
\naccording to the international human
\nrights standards and medical ethics,
\nincluding the WMA Declaration of Lisbon
\non the Rights of the Patient. In line with its
\npolicies, the WMA advocates so that that
\nthese fundamental premises are
\nimplemented and protected in the
\nprovision of health care to the migrant and
\nrefugee population:
\nMigration, a matter of concern for physicians
\nPrioritization of the care of human beings above
\nany other consideration or interest – The right to
\nhealth should be guaranteed to all, regardless of
\nthe civil, legal or political status of the individual.
\nThis includes therefore encompassing the
\nprovision of health care to undocumented
\nmigrants.
\nLoyalty to their patients – The WMA has repeatedly
\nexpressed concerns over the systemic difficulties
\nwhich physicians face when upholding guiding
\nethical principles in environments hostile to the
\nprovision of healthcare to migrants. Health
\nprofessionals must be granted adequate working
\nconditions so that they can provide care in the
\nbest interest of their patients, well-being and
\nhealth being their first considerations. Their ability
\nto maintain loyalty to their patients requires
\nprotection from any potential intrusion from their
\nemployers in their relationship with the patient.
\nDo no harm \u2013 The WMA is opposed to the
\nparticipation of physicians to any non-medically
\njustified examination or treatment – such as
\nsedatives to facilitate easy deportation from the
\ncountry or relocation, or bone examination to
\ndetermine the age of a migrant declaring to be a
\nminor. These practices constitute a diversion of
\nmedically justified measures for police or judicial
\npurposes. As such, it contravenes to medical
\nethics. But worst, some of these practices can
\npotentially have a harmful impact on health.
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\nRights to confidentiality, privacy and autonomy –
\nThe WMA Declaration of Taipei on ethical
\nconsiderations regarding health databases and
\nbiobanks lays down essential ethical principles in
\ncollecting and using health data, including the
\nrequired informed consent for the collection,
\nstorage and use of data of the individuals
\nconcerned as well as the rights to confidentiality,
\nprivacy and autonomy, which entitle individuals
\n\u201cto exercise control over the use of their personal
\ndata and biological material\u201d[1]. All measures
\nshould be taken so that these ethical principles
\nare fully respected, and any possible misuses be
\nprevented in health data collection of the
\nmigrant\u2019s and refugee\u2019s population.
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\nThe Global Compact for Migration (GCM)
\nSome highlights on the health component
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\nThe GCM was adopted on 18 December in
\nMarrakesh. It is a voluntary, non-legally
\nbinding global agreement for safe, orderly and
\nregular migration. Based on cross-cutting
\nguiding principles and 23 objectives, the
\ncompact recognizes the need for interregional
\nand international cooperation and
\nresponsibility sharing among countries in
\naddressing migration. It rests on the purposes
\nand principles of the Charter of the United
\nNations, international human rights standards
\nand other relevant international
\ninstruments[1].
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\nOut of the 23 objectives, 7 objectives include
\nreferences to health, the main one being the
\nobjective 15 \u201cProvide access to basic services
\nfor migrants\u201d which refers to WHO Framework
\nof Priorities and Guiding Principles to promote
\nthe health of Refugees and Migrants. Although
\nthe inclusion of such a health component
\nconstitutes a positive step in acknowledging
\nthe need to foster the rights to health for the
\nmigrant\u2019s and refugee\u2019s populations, the
\ncompact fails to address the complex
\nsituation of health professionals, in particular
\nphysicians, in the provision of health care to
\nthis particular population. The recognition of
\nthe ethical challenges they might face and the
\nconsequent need for adequate working
\nconditions, would have helped clarifying the
\nhealthcare framework, preventing conflicts of
\ninterests and fostering trustworthy patient-
\nphysicians relationship indispensable for the
\nprovision of quality care.
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\nUnder objective 1, the GCM specifies that data
\ncollection should be operated \u201cwhile
\nupholding the right to privacy under
\ninternational human rights law and protecting
\npersonal data\u201d[2]. Although this should be
\nwelcome, the blurred formulation of this
\ninternational agreement does not guarantee
\nthe full protection of the dignity, autonomy
\nand privacy of the individuals in line with
\nmedical ethics, including the requirement of
\ninformed consent for the collection, storage
\nand use of data, as firmly stated in WMA
\nDeclaration of Taipei.
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\nGlobal Compact for Migration:
\nhttps:\/\/refugeesmigrants.un.org\/migration-
\ncompact
\n[1] Global Compact for Migration, parag. 1 & 2
\n[2] GCM Parag. 17
\n[1] Declaration of Taipei, paragraph 9
\nOver 2018, WMA continued its advocacy work to promote health within relevant global
\nenvironment debates. Under the initiatives of WMA Environment Caucus co-chaired by Dr. Lujain
\nAlqodmani (Kuwait Medical Association) and Dr. Peter Orris (Associate Member), and through
\ncooperation with WHO or the Global Climate and Health Alliance, 2018 offered key opportunities
\nto voice physicians\u2019 concerns.
\nIn addition to its ongoing work on chemicals and its impact on health, the main areas of WMA
\nactions related to air pollution and climate change.
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\nDr Lujain Al-Qodmani was one of the keynote
\nspeakers of WHO\u2019s First Global Conference on
\nAir Pollution and Health (30 October to 1
\nNovember, Geneva) and contributed to a WHO
\ndiscussion paper on air pollution and child
\nhealth. The event was the experience of lively
\nand engaged discussions about air pollution, its
\nhealth effects, how to tackle this global crisis
\nand related health, climate and economic
\nbenefits. \u00a0
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\nAir pollution and children\u2019s health : a
\nglobal health emergency
\nWHO publication, Air Pollution
\nConference, November 2018
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\nIn view of the Katowice Climate Change
\nConference (COP24, 3-14 December 2018,
\nPoland), WHO issued a special report on
\nhealth and climate change, written at the
\nrequest of the President of the 23rd
\nClimate Summit (COP23). This report – to
\nwhich WMA provided input – is a
\ncontribution from the public health
\ncommunity to support the global
\nnegotiations. See illustration below
\nEarly December, an article from WMA
\nPresident Dr. Eidelman was published in
\nthe US magazine \u2018Fortune\u2019 emphasizing
\nthe ethical duty of physicians to protect
\ntheir patients from the adverse effects of
\nclimate change.
\nThe WMA was represented at the Katowice
\nSummit by the two WMA Caucus co-
\nchairs. In parallel to these negotiations, the
\nClimate and Health Summit organised by
\nHEAL and the Global Climate and Health
\nAlliance, was a key opportunity for
\nadvancing health-focused action,
\nengagement and collaboration to address
\nclimate change. The Summit focused on
\nthe call to Action on Climate and Health
\nwhich outlines a set of priority policy
\nactions for health leadership. Dr. Lujain
\nAlqodmani participated in the closing
\nsession dedicated to WHO special report
\nand health and climate change.
\nThe international political response to climate
\nchange began with the 1992 adoption of the
\nUN Framework Convention on Climate
\nChange (UNFCCC), which entered into force
\non 21 March 1994, has 197 parties.
\nThe Kyoto Protocol, entered into force on 16
\nFebruary 2005, commits industrialized
\ncountries, and countries in transition to a
\nmarket economy, to achieve quantified
\nemissions reduction targets for six Green
\nHouse Gasses (GHGs).\u00a0 In December 2015,
\nparties adopted the Paris Agreement, under
\nwhich all countries should submit Nationally
\nDetermined Contributions every five years.
\nThe Agreement includes the goal of limiting
\nthe global average temperature increase to
\nwell below 2\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels, and
\npursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5\u00b0C.
\nCOP24 outcome.
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\n\u00a0 \u00a0Background features on UN Negotiations on climate change
\nThe 2018 Katowice Summit was declared a
\nsuccess though the negotiations were
\npainfully slow to bring all countries
\nparticipating along in the consensus.\u00a0
\nNegotiators from 196 countries and the
\nEuropean Union worked for two weeks on the
\n\u00ab\u00a0Katowice Rulebook\u00a0\u00bb, implementing the Paris
\nAgreement. More than a dozen intense
\nmeetings enabled negotiations to be
\nsuccessful on different topics regarding
\nprinciples aimed at implementing the Paris
\nAgreement. Katowice has become, after
\nKyoto and Paris, another milestone on the
\nway towards a sustainable global climate
\npolicy. In the Katowice Rulebook, different
\nparties adopted a path that will be followed
\nby each of them when it comes to stepping
\nup actions for climate protection.
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\nWHO publication: \u00ab\u00a0BreatheLife\u00a0\u00bb
\nPrior to the UN General Assembly a High Level
\nMeeting on NCD was organised on 27
\nSeptember 2018 in New York with the theme
\n\u2018Scaling up multi-stakeholder and
\nmultisectoral responses for the prevention
\nand control of NCDs in the context of the
\n2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\u2019.
\nFollowing the long engagement of WMA with
\nthe WHO GCM secretariat,
\nWHO appointed Dr Yokokura, WMA president,
\nto be a member of the WHO Civil Society
\nWorkgroup to advise the Director General on
\nthe planning and advocacy of the High Level
\nmeeting on NCDs and on the mobilization of
\ncivil society.
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\nNCD activities
\nAt the Global Dialogue on Partnerships for
\nSustainable Financing of NCD Prevention and
\nControl in Copenhagen, Denmark from 9-11
\nApril 2018 a pre-meeting for the High Level
\nmeeting on NCDs, WMA organised a session
\non \u2018A vital investment: Scaling up health
\nworkforce for NCDs\u2019.
\nFurthermore Dr Yokokura was invited to be a
\npanel speaker at the High Level Meeting
\nduring the plenary session. The WMA was
\nclosely involved in the preparation process of
\nthe High Level Meeting and commented on
\nthe conference outcome document.
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\nThe aim of this session was to highlight the
\nimportance of the health workforce in the
\nfight against NCDs and the investment needs
\nand roles of various stakeholders in
\nstrengthening countries\u2019 capacities to develop
\nHRH policies and plans in line with national
\nhealth strategies to achieve UHC and SDG3.4.
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\nThe WMA supported the launch of the
\npublication of a new speaking book for
\nchildren with cancer. Previously, along with
\nother partners, the WMA has supported the
\npublication of speaking books on high blood
\npressure, tobacco use cessation, kids in
\nhospital and clinical trials.
\nThe purpose of speaking books is to provide
\naccessible information on clinical research for
\nilliterate populations
\nEach 16 page book is illustrated , with easy-to-
\nread text and\/or voice on command.
\nThe WMA was invited by Ms Fran\u00e7oise
\nGrosset\u00eate, Member of the European
\nParliament, and Prof. Thomas Szucs to be a
\nmember of the steering group to develop an
\nEU Manifesto on Influenza Vaccination, which
\naims to help shift the agenda at European
\nand national level in support of influenza
\nvaccination. The Manifesto confirms the need
\nfor stronger policy-driven actions to reduce
\nthe burden of influenza and emphasises the
\nimportance of the health workforce in this
\ntopic. The digital launch was on 6 March 2018,
\nfollowed by the physical launch later that
\nmonth.
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\nInfluenza
\nIn May, the WMA restarted its communication
\ncampaign to increase influenza immunisation
\nuptake. The emphasis of this year\u2019s campaign
\nis on asthmatic patients. People with asthma
\nare at high risk of severe complications from
\ninfluenza \u2013 even if their asthma is mild. With
\ntheir influenza more likely to develop into
\nbronchitis or even pneumonia, asthma
\npatients are more likely than others to end up
\nin hospital with influenza. Additionally,
\ninfluenza is also a trigger for asthma and vice-
\nversa, when people with asthma get influenza,
\nthe virus can worsen asthma\u2019s chronic
\nirritation of the bronchial mucosa.
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\nThe second part of the social media
\ncampaign started in autumn when the
\nimmunisation season for the northern
\nhemisphere starts. The communication
\ncampaign achieved \u00a01,2 million social
\nmedia impressions ( 612.000 from twitter
\nand 595.000 from facebook) and in total
\nnearly 700.000 engagements. The
\ngeographical focus of this global
\ncampaign was on India and Eastern
\nEuropean countries..
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\nOn the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of
\nthe Declaration of Alma-Ata, the Second
\nInternational Conference on Primary Health
\nCare was hosted by the President of
\nKazakhstan, with the World Health
\nOrganization and the United Nations
\nChildren\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) in Astana,
\nKazakhstan from 25-26 October 2018. \u00a0The
\nConference aimed to strengthen Primary
\nHealth Care as the foundation for UHC,
\nbuilding on lessons learnt over the past four
\ndecades.
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\nHealth professional regulation faces many
\nchallenges in a world characterised by
\npolitical, social, economic and technological
\nchange. Widespread reform of health
\nprofessional regulation reflects policy
\ninitiatives by many governments to ensure
\nsustainable, efficient and effective health
\nservice delivery. But what are the implications
\nof these challenges, and how do we ensure
\nthe public\u2019s best interests are met?
\nRunning over one-and-a-half days
\nimmediately before the World Health
\nAssembly in May 2018, the 6th World Health
\nProfessions Regulation Conference (WHPRC)
\nprovided participants with insights,
\nperspectives and discussion on current
\nchallenges in health professional regulation.
\nThree main themes were addressed during
\nthe conference:
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\nDr Otmar Kloiber, Secretary General, is a
\nmember of the International Advisory
\nCommittee for the preparation of the
\nPrimary Health Care Conference. The
\nWMA participated in the development of
\nthe conference declaration (Astana
\nDeclaration) and commented on the
\ntechnical background papers.
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\n1. A call to set the right standards in regulation
\nTopics included: setting the right standards,
\nwho is regulating the regulators, ethics and
\nprofessional autonomy, barriers to
\nimplementation, and reimbursement.
\n2. Safety, quality and compliance: Benefiting
\npatients, communities and populations
\nTopics included: best practice guidelines, the
\nrole of regulation in sustainable prevention,
\nfacilitation of migration, the cost of
\nmaintaining licenses, use of big data and case
\nstudies of outcome-oriented models.
\n3. Supporting the quality of lifelong learning
\nTopics included: continuing professional
\ndevelopment (CPD) and a discussion on the
\nneed for global standards, fostering
\ninnovation, improving patient treatment, the
\nshift in CPD to assessment vs independence,
\nand regulation of specialization.
\nWorld Health Professions Alliance
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\nWMA has issued an important number of press releases in support of its members and
\neach time a human rights violation from the health sector was brought to its attention. .
\nThe press releases are available on the WMA website and have been communicated on
\nthe WMA social media channels and newsletter.
\n5.02.2019 | Attack on hospital denounced by global health leaders
\n01.02.2019 | Message of solidarity sent to health workers in Venezuela
\n25.01.2019 | WMA condemns use of lethal force against sudanese physicians and protesters
\n20.12.2018 | WMA expresses shock at turkish physician leaders\u2019 prison sentences
\n08.11.2018 | WMA condemns \u2018shameful\u2019 move to ban doctors from working
\n22.10.2018 | Physician leaders protest over conditions of detention and death sentences
\n06.10.2018 | Criminalisation of Doctors is Condemned by World Medical Association
\n27.09.2018 | World Medical Association supports health personnel on trial
\n07.09.2018 | Global physician leaders express revulsion about torture reports from Uganda
\n10.08.2018 | Turkish president urged to end campaign against physician
\n30.07.2018 | World Medical Association condemns killing of medic
\n16.07.2018 | WMA condemns complicity of doctors in Iranian executions
\n15.06.2018 | Collapse of health system condemned by World Medical Association
\n23.05.2018 | Physician Leaders Echo Call for Vigorous Response to New Ebola Outbreak
\n30.04.2018 | Physician Leaders Urge All States to Sign Nuclear Weapons Treaty
\n10.04.2018 | World Medical Association Council meeting
\n26.02.2018 | International community criticised over Syria bombing
\n13.02.2018 | WMA appeals for immediate release of jailed physician
\nHuman Rights
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\nConstituent Membership
\nThe physicians of this world are typically
\nrepresented by national and territorial medical
\nassociations of their own regions.
\nSuch associations are broadly representative of
\nthe physicians of their country by virtue of
\ntheir membership, with their voting
\nmembership being limited to physicians and
\nmedical students. They are not subject or
\ndirected by any office or agency of
\ngovernment.
\nAdvantages
\n1. Recognition and acceptance as a member
\nof an international organization such as the
\nWMA lends the power of a global community
\nto a National Medical Association (NMA). This
\nunderlines the importance and relevance of
\nthe NMA.
\n2. The WMA is in official relations with United
\nNations agencies such as the World Health
\nOrganization, which gives NMAs and Associate
\nMembers access to these international bodies.
\n3. By participating in debates with colleagues
\nfrom all over the world, NMAs and Associate
\nMembers have the opportunity to collaborate
\non ethical guidance and leadership in health
\ncare.
\n4. Information and knowledge can be sourced
\nfrom the WMA, which can contribute to the
\noptimal efficacy of NMAs and individual
\nphysicians.
\n5. NMAs and Associate Members can make
\nuse of the WMA\u2019s products and services.
\nWMA currently has a total of \u00a0112 members as of October 2018. Detailed list on the WMA website.
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\nAssociate\u00a0Membership Advantages
\nAssociate membership is limited to physicians
\n(as defined in the WMA Bylaws) and medical
\nstudents who are properly enrolled in a
\nrecognised medical school, who have applied
\nfor such membership and who have paid the
\namount of dues prescribed for such members.
\nAssociate membership is available to such
\nindividual physicians and medical students
\nwhether or not their National Medical
\nAssociation is a Constituent Member of the
\nWorld Medical Association.
\n1. The privilege of attending and participating
\nin WMA annual assemblies.
\n2. Introductions to professional leaders in your
\nfield and opportunities to visit medical and
\nhealth institutions abroad.
\n3. Information on medical meetings abroad.
\n4. A service department which will assist you
\nin meeting your colleagues both at home and
\nabroad.\u00a0
\n5. A membership certificate for display,
\n6. WMA secretariat consultation, service and
\nsmall meeting center.\u00a0
\n7. Preferred access to the WMA Education
\nPortal for Continuing Medical Education and
\nContinuing Professional Development.
\n8. Publications of the World Medical
\nAssociation.
\n9. Access to the internal discussion
\ndocuments on policy development. \u00a0
\nWMA currently has\u00a0more than\u00a01000 active
\nAssociate Members\u00a0as of October 2018.
\nThe registration page is available on the
\nWMA website.
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\nBALANCE SHEET\u00a0AT 31 DECEMBER
\nFOR THE YEARS 2017 AND 2016
\nF I N A N C I A L R E P O R T \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 W M A 2 0 1 8 A N N U A L R E P O R T
\n\u00a0INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE
\nYEARS 2017 AND 2016
\nWMA SECRETARIAT
\nDr. Leonid EIDELMAN
\nPresident
\nIsrael
\nDr. Miguel R. Jorge
\nPresident-Elect
\nBrazil
\nDr. Yoshitake YOKOKURA
\nImmediate Past President
\nJapan
\nDr. Ardis D. HOVEN
\nChairperson of Council
\nUnited States
\nDr. Ren\u00e9 H\u00c9MAN
\nChairperson of the Finance
\nand Planning Committee
\nuntil December 2018
\nNetherlands
\nDr. Miguel Roberto JORGE
\nChairperson of the Socio-
\nMedical Affairs Committee
\nuntil October 2018
\nBrazil
\nDr. Joseph HEYMAN
\nChairperson of the Associate
\nMembers
\nUnited States
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\nDr. Otmar KLOIBER
\nSecretary-General
\nGermany
\nDr. Frank Ulrich
\nMONTGOMERY
\nVice-Chairperson of Council
\nGermany
\nDr. Andrew DEARDEN
\nTreasurer until November 2018
\nUnited Kingdom
\nDr. Heidi STENSMYREN
\nChairperson of the Medical
\nEthics Committee
\nSweden
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\nDr. Julia TAINIJOKI-SEYER
\nMedical Advisor
\nClarisse DELORME
\nAdvocacy Advisor
\nYoonsun PARK (Sunny)
\nHead of Operations
\nMagda MIHAILA
\nCommunication and Information Manager
\nRoderic DENNETT
\nSpanish Translator
\nAnne-Marie DELAGE
\nOffice Secretary
\nMarie Isabelle PIN HARRY
\nTechnical Assistant
\nRadhia SMAALI
\nMaintenance
\nWMA LEADERS
\n13, ch. du Levant, CIB \u2013 B\u00e2timent A, 01210,
\nFerney-Voltaire, France
\nPhone: +33 4 50 40 75 75\u00a0
\nFax: +33 4 50 40 59 37
\nwma@wma.net
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