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PROF CHRISTOS LIONIS, ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE MOST PROLIFIC GENERAL PRACTICE RESEARCHER IN THE WORLD We extend our warmest congratulations to our friend, colleague and member of the WONCA Family, Professor Christos Lionis, for being acknowledged as the most prolific general practice researcher in the world by the AD Scientific Index 2022. The exciting news were shared by our colleague, Dr John Wynn-Jones, past chair and founding member of the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice, who also expressed: “What an achievement and something that should be shared across the WONCA family. I have known this kind, generous man since we first met when we established EURIPA in 1997"
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AS MEMBER ORGANIZATION IN COLLABORATIVE RELATIONS WONCA welcomes the International Hospital Federation (IHF) as a Member organization in Collaborative Relations. Established in 1929, the International Hospital Federation (IHF) is a global not-for-profit, nongovernmental membership organization. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the IHF’s vision is a world of healthy communities served by well-managed hospitals and healthcare services, where individuals can reach their highest potential for health. In addition to providing its members with international knowledge exchange, networking, advocacy, and recognition of excellence, the IHF established the Geneva Sustainability Centre in 2022.
"He has been a staunch member of EURIPA and an active council member of Rural WONCA. He is now chair of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health. So proud to know you Christos, and many congratulations”. On behalf of WONCA and the international family medicine community, WONCA President, Dr Anna Stavdal, also sent a message to congratulate Professor Christos Lionis on this outstanding achievement.
Read more about Professor Christos Lionis here.
The Centre’s mission is to enable hospitals and healthcare services to become leaders of sustainability, developing the information, tools and skills for a healthy and resilient future. WONCA and the IHF have a converging mission and share similar objectives – aiming to increase the availability and accessibility of quality healthcare services through effective management and governance of healthcare worldwide. The two organizations have worked together over many years through a cordial and enriching ongoing dialogue. In formalizing this collaborative relationship, the IHF’s network of hospital leaders is brought together with WONCA’s network of medical professionals interested in quality improvement in healthcare. Increased collaboration will create mutual benefits for the institutions and their members. Examples of activities include the crosspromotion of initiatives and events, the invitation for WONCA representatives to participate in partner sessions at the IHF’s annual World Hospital Congress, as well as the opportunity to explore areas for joint actions and publications (statements, position papers, research, etc.). PAGE 24
