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WONCA EAST MEDITERRANEAN REGION WFDD2023 was celebrated across the region, emphasizing the importance of family practice in healthcare. The World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (WHO EMRO) released a statement urging countries to implement family medicine. The president of WONCA EMR sent a letter congratulating family physicians in the region.
In Jordan, the Jordan Society of Family Medicine (JSFM) organized a scientific activity at Kempinski Amman Hotel, focusing on "Rejuvenating Chronic Disease Management." Over 150 family doctor specialists and residents attended the event, which included 20 presentations. JSFM also conducted a training workshop on IUD insertion and removal, receiving positive feedback. Palestine contributed to a broadcast highlighting family practice's significance, while in Egypt, the Egyptian Functional Medicine Association (EFMA) organized a scientific day discussing campaign pillars and conditions like post-void syndrome, psoriasis, and breastfeeding. In Iraq, the Minister of Health welcomed delegates from the Iraqi Family Medicine Society, acknowledging World Family Doctors Day.
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