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WONCA PRESIDENT DR ANNA STAVDAL (NORWAY) EMAIL: PRESIDENT@WONCA.NET TWITTER: @ASTAVDAL PRESIDENT-ELECT ASSOC PROF KAREN FLEGG (AUSTRALIA) EXECUTIVE MEMBER AT LARGE & HONORARY TREASURER PROF VAL WASS (UK) EXECUTIVE MEMBER AT LARGE DR MARÍA PILAR ASTIER PEÑA (SPAIN)

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WONCA SYDNEY HOC CHAIR: MAY 2023

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WONCA CONFERENCES

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WONCA SYDNEY 2023 RMA 2023 WONCA EUROPE 2023

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EXECUTIVE MEMBER AT LARGE PROF SHABIR MOOSA (SOUTH AFRICA)

MONTEGUT SCHOLAR AWARD

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REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA AFRICA DR DAN ABUBAKAR (NIGERIA)

TAIWAN FAMILY MEDICINE RESEARCH AWARD 2023

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REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA ASIA PACIFIC ASSOC PROF MOHAMMAD HUSNI JAMAL (MALAYSIA)

WONCA & WHO NEWS

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REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA EAST MEDITERRANEAN PROF TAGHREED MOHAMED FARAHAT (EGYPT)

WONCA HEADS TO GENEVA FOR 76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY

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REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA EUROPE PROF SHLOMO VINKER (ISRAEL)

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REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA IBEROAMERICANACIMF ADJ/PROF JACQUELINE PONZO (URUGUAY)

MESSAGE FROM THE WORKING PARTY FOR WOMEN AND FAMILY MEDICINE ON

REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA NORTH AMERICA DR JEFF MARKUNS (USA) REGIONAL PRESIDENT, WONCA SOUTH ASIA DR TARIQ AZIZ (PAKISTAN) YOUNG DOCTORS' REPRESENTATIVE DR SANKHA RANDENIKUMARA (SRI LANKA) WONCA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DR HARRIS LYGIDAKIS WONCA WORLD SECRETARIAT WORLD ORGANIZATION OF FAMILY DOCTORS AVENUE DES ARTS 7-8 1210 BRUSSELS BELGIUM EMAIL: SECRETARIAT@WONCA.NET PHONE: +32 (0) 2 329 00 75 WONCA EDITOR MARIA DOLORES ZAVALA EMAIL: EDITOR@WONCA.NET TRANSLATIONS DR JIE GU DR HUA YANG

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WP & SIGS NEWS

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WORKING PARTY ON EDUCATION: EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE: MAY FREE ACCESS

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FEATURED STORIES WONCA PAST PRESIDENT, DR DONALD LI, RECEIVES SPECIAL AWARD IN CHINA WORLD DAY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK

WONCA REGIONS SOUTH ASIA REGION:

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SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN AS LEADERS CONFERENCE ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES: ROLE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT UPCOMING FEATURED QUARTERLY CASE SERIES IN THE JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE & PRIMARY CARE (JFMPC)

ANNUAL REPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

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That is a meaningful slogan to delve into on this year’s World Family Doctor Day! (FDD) For one thing, it implies a rarely mentioned truth about our profession: Our own hearts are among those that are being nourished by our work with Health Care. Our job has a profound impact on us as human beings.

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Think what a privilege it is to know we’ve made a genuine difference in other people`s lives. As we experience our patients’ trust, we grow in our capacity – and our determination – to be deserving of it.

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That helps explain the standing ovation that greeted WONCA President Professor Chris van Weel’s announcement declaring that very day, May 19th, 2010, to be the first Annual Family Doctor Day (FDD). I remember it so well. The WONCA World Conference that year took place in Cancun, Mexico, at the time when many parts of the world, including Mexico, had just come through the swine flu epidemic. We experienced President Weel’s message as WONCA’s acknowledgement that the Primary Care treatment and disease prevention we Family Doctors had provided had made a difference. That warmed our hearts, our hard-working, tired hearts. The May 19th Family Doctor Day is now an annual event, globally. The celebrations around the world reflect the remarkable diversity of our communities’ needs and their local cultures.

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The demanding and often lonely work of carrying other people’s pain takes a toll, making the human need for solidarity and companionship an inevitable aspect of our profession.

It becomes particularly heartrending when that need remains unmet in times of conflict and uncertainty.

For me, receiving support from colleagues has a unique effect. That’s the case with explicit support, spelled out in words, and the implicit support that underlies our professional brothers’ and sisters’ active assistance. Also, subtle support, such as in the heartfelt warmth we hear in a colleague’s voice, can remind us that we’re not alone in this massive and vital task.

Remember to share our FDD with our Primary Care team partners. Health Care is inclusive and collaborative teamwork. Think a moment: which of your colleagues could use someone to ask them, now: “How are you doing?” We can dare to extend the warmth of our hearts to our colleagues while they’re striving to warm the hearts of their suffering communities. I say “dare” because, unfortunately, just the thought of speaking from the heart may trigger obstructive shyness.

It's much easier to get past that nowadays.

For one thing, we don’t have to travel to reach out to colleagues who could use a dose of collegial heart warming. Check out the promotional materials worked out by WONCA`s Communication Officer, Maria Zavala. They are written in a shared language of mutual support.

We doctors are certainly well-educated and knowledgeable. But we can’t be good clinicians unless our hearts are in our work.

Many or even most patients recognize quickly which doctors have their hearts in the right place; they react to that more than we may realize!

Just as our patients need their Family Doctors’ heartfelt care, so do those of us who are caring for them. A dedicated FDD inspires us to let our hearts go out also to each other – our far-flung colleagues, living and working in a stunning variety of contexts. I’m thinking in particular now of those of us who confront extremely difficult conditions, such as during and after armed conflicts and natural catastrophes. T

By uniting our hearts, FDD also strengthens the bonds at the core of our organization, further empowering us to fulfill WONCA`s mission: A Family Doctor for every individual and every family, regardless of gender, age, or sexual orientation.

We can benefit from using May 19th FDD as an opportunity to contact those outside our profession as well – such as politicians and policy makers. (Don’t ever doubt that they too have heavy hearts at times!) Tell them loud and clear, from your heart to theirs, that the following is not just a nice idea of ours but rather a well-documented fact: Every country in the world will need more Family Doctors in the coming years if we hope to meet the global population’s health requirements.

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It would be heartbreaking were we to recognize that too late. We can use FDD to underline the urgency by highlighting the evidence on which the fact is based.

Let’s Celebrate this Family Doctors Day! Let our hearts sing out so the world hears, and we remember, just how much we value our profession – our work, our patients, and our colleagues. We’re glad to continue putting our hearts AND minds to work to ensure that each and every person has unobstructed access to quality health services.

The week following FDD, the WONCA delegation goes to Geneva for WHO’s World Health Assembly. We aim to bring Family Medicine to the foreground of the global health policy dialogue. Because health is a fundamental need and everyone’s right – unmitigated by either geopolitical boundaries or lines of conflict – our FDD can help us champion international solidarity.

We carry with us the inspiring and heartfelt support of our WONCA members!

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TIME TO BE INSPIRED! This month’s WONCA Sydney World Conference newsletter is a spotlight on Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Kidd will be giving a wonderful keynote at the WONCA Sydney World conference in October 2023. I want you to hear it. Because Professor Kidd and I went through something together in our roles as Australia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and as President of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP). in Australia respectively. It was called Covid-19 a global pandemic.

I am sure you all went through a similar extraordinary time. His keynote will be inspiring us with recent research demonstrating the international contributions primary care made and the ongoing impact of that care in relation to the global pandemic. We all went through a great deal of hardship, upheaval, and loss, however what we learned was the strength of primary care. I quote Michael here:

during this time with patients and overstretched systems delaying care along with the continuing mental health impacts such a global disruption caused. The exposure of ongoing inequity was a very salient lesson for public health and should inform future responses.

Professor Kidd invites you to be inspired, as he was when he first went to a WONCA world conference in Jerusalem in 1989. He was encouraged to go by the late and great Australian GP, Professor Neil Carson.

Professor Carson encouraged Michael to present his academic findings as a new academic GP.

“you cannot have a strong public health response without strong primary care teams.”

The contribution that family doctors and primary care teams made towards the protection of patients and their communities during Covid-19 pandemic was significant and continues to be made. The primary care workforce continues to go above and beyond

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Michael describes finding his passion for global health and describes the joy he had in finding like-minded family doctors at WONCA Jerusalem. It was here he was able to begin his lifetime interests in WONCA and in digital technology and strengthening medical education. WONCA changes lives. Professor Kidd describes WONCA as an extraordinary organization because it reminds all family doctors, that we are working together as a global family of family doctors.

I am really looking forward to his keynote plenary and encourage you not to miss the inspiration of our world’s recovery, our global reconnection and revival! We will truly celebrate primary care and maybe excite the next leaders of our profession to have such a global impact on health care and health care systems as the dynamic Professor Kidd. We can return to our clinics and our patients knowing we are part of something much bigger and greater than any of us individually can achieve. Equally understanding that every individual interaction we have as Family Doctors makes such an impact on people’s everyday lives.

Family medicine is truly an extraordinary career and Professor Kidd’s research will provide the empirical evidence of just why that is so.

Or on Twitter: #WONCASydney2023 And here next month where I will showcase more exciting WONCA Sydney world conference news.

I cannot wait to hear Professor Kidd’s presentation and share that joy and pride in the ongoing work of our professional colleagues with you.

See you all in Sydney in October

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE

REGISTER NOW!

Dr Nicole Higgins, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), shared her insights on why you shouldn't miss this event. With four days of informative and interactive sessions, you'll be able to learn about a broad range of topics, including Addiction Medicine, Environment, Indigenous health, Mental health, and more.

The conference program is now available, so you can start planning your trip and conference schedule. Take advantage of early bird registration and secure your spot today. Check out the full program here.

The WONCA 2023 conference will provide a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of colleagues in different cultures and contexts. In addition to the conference, you'll have the chance to explore Sydney's rich cultural heritage, worldfamous landmarks, and natural wonders.

Don't miss this opportunity to attend #WONCASydney2023 and learn from leading experts in the health and primary care field.

Register today to ensure that you'll be a part of this exciting event!

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Join us in Sydney, Australia this October to be a part of an unforgettable experience.

The RACGP looks forward to welcoming you to WONCA Sydney 2023.

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Planning to attend the Rural Medicine Australia 2023 (RMA23) conference in nipaluna (Hobart) in October? Don’t miss out on early bird prices for the best available conference rates which end Friday, 30 June.

LOOKING TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP DOWN SOUTH? We know time away from loved ones can be hard, which is why we are delighted to announce RMA23 will offer a family and friends program. This year, bring your loved ones along to enjoy all that lutruwita (Tasmania) has to offer! Learn more about this exciting new offering, curated for you by the RMA23 conference team.

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Have questions? Email the RMA conference team at rmaconference@acrrm.org.au

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28TH WONCA EUROPE CONFERENCE 7 - 10 JUN 2023, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM The 28th WONCA Europe conference will give you chance to discuss and implement positive change in primary care in Europe.

This year the conference is taking place in Brussels. As one of the largest conferences in the field of family medicine and primary care, it is set to bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers from all around Europe and beyond.

With a theme of "Making choices in primary care", the conference promises to be a platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing best practices, and fostering collaborations in the field of primary care.

The conference will feature a diverse program with a wide range of scientific sessions, workshops, and plenary lectures, covering various topics related to family medicine and primary care.

In addition to the scientific program, the conference will also offer networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect, engage in discussions, and build meaningful relationships.

See you soon in Brussels!

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We are pleased to announce that the application for the Montegut Global Scholar Program (MGSP), sponsored by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation, is now open!

The Montegut Global Scholars Program (MGSP) was established by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFMF) in 2010. The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). The ABFM-F is a supporting organisation of the ABFM. Its primary mission is to support the ABFM’s research and scholarly activities.

A PROGRAM FOR WONCA REGIONAL MEETING ATTENDANCE. The MGSP was established to foster international education, research, and collaboration in the specialty of family medicine. It will support the attendance of family physicians from Africa, Asia Pacific, East Mediterranean, Europe Iberoamericana, North America, and South Asia Regions of the international organization of family physicians (WONCA) to any WONCA regional conference of 2022.

For further information on the MGSP click here.

ALAIN MONTEGUT MD The Montegut Global Scholars Program (MGSP) was established by the ABFM-F in April 2010. It was named in honor of Alain Montegut, M.D., a member of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) from 2005-2010 and whose career has been devoted to developing high quality family medicine practice internationally, especially in underserved and/or undeveloped countries.

WONCA REGIONS’ CONTACTS WONCA Africa PresidentAFRICA@wonca.net WONCA Asia Pacific Reg.PresidentAPR@wonca.net WONCA East Mediterranean PresidentEMR@wonca.net WONCA Europe Applications closed WONCA Iberoamericana-CIMF president.cimf@wonca.net

APPLICATION PROCESS

WONCA North America PresidentNAmerica@wonca.net

Interested candidates must fill out the MGSP Application and send it to their respective WONCA Region.

WONCA South Asia PresidentSAR@wonca.net

The application deadline is Friday 19 May 2023 at 17:00 UTC. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Applications will be reviewed by the MGSP Regional Committees and the selected regional candidates will be shared with ABFM for final approval of the Scholarship winners.

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The Taiwan Family Medicine Research Award (TFMRA) was established by the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine (CTAFM) in 2008. It is to support travel expense for three junior family physicians to attend each WONCA World Conference. The purpose of TFMRA was to encourage junior family physicians to conduct research in the specialty field of family medicine.

3. No more than one applicant from each WONCA Member Organisation.

4. The applicant should submit a full paper that is unpublished and unpresented elsewhere.

5. The submitted paper should have received no funding from any resources or award.

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6. The award paper should be presented at the WONCA World Conference 2023.

The TFMRA is a prize of USD 1,500 to each young family physicians for the excellence of their research.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

CTAFM will give a total of USD 4,500 to junior family physicians for them to attend the WONCA World Conference in Sydney, Australia. Three junior family physicians will be chosen by the selection committee.

Winners should attend the WONCA World Conference 2023 in person or by an officially approved representative by the selection committee to receive the award from the President of the Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine. *At least one winner should be from the Asia Pacific region.

1. Relevance of the research topic to the family medicine of the country where the research was conducted.

2. The originality of the article and compliance to the codes of research ethics.

3. Rigor of the research methodology.

4. Contribution of the research to clinical practice.

5. Quality of English writing including but not limited to abstract, introduction/background, literature review, materials and methods, results, and discussion.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICANTS 1. The applicant must fulfill one of the following qualifications: a practicing family physi-cian; an attending physician at an academic institute, a resident in a formal training program, or a graduate student in the related specialty of family medicine.

Please send submissions, including a covering letter to Chinese Taipei Association of Family Medicine and a copy of a recent CV, by the closing date of Friday 19 May 2023 at 17:00 UTC to the WONCA Secretariat at secretariat@wonca.net.

2. The applicant should be under 40 years of age and in the first three years of their research career.

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WONCA, the World Organization of Family Doctors, is preparing to join the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 21 to May 30, 2023. The delegation will consist of WONCA President Anna Stavdal, CEO Harris Lygidakis, and Executive Member at Large and WHO Liaison, Prof Val Wass.

During their visit, the WONCA delegation will participate in a series of strategic meetings with WHO experts and representatives of other civil society organizations that have collaborative relationships with WONCA, including the International Hospital Federation (IHF) and the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA).

The World Health Assembly is a gathering of delegates and representatives from all WHO member states. The assembly focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board, and discussions revolve around current and future priorities for public health issues of global importance.

This year's assembly has the theme "WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all."

The WONCA delegation will have the opportunity to engage with other delegates and participate in discussions on public health issues. Those who are interested in following the proceedings can watch them live on the assembly's web page, which will be webcast from May 21 to May 30.

Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

image credit: WHO

ABOUT THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY 76 The World Health Assembly is the decisionmaking body of the WHO. Its main functions include determining the policies of the organization, appointing the DirectorGeneral, supervising financial policies, and reviewing and approving the proposed program budget. The assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

FIND MORE INFORMATION AT HTTPS://WWW.WHO.INT/

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We are very excited to share with you the World Family Doctor Day 2023 Toolkit, which is designed to help you participate in this year’s campaign and tailor your communication under the theme:

FAMILY DOCTORS: THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE Go to WFDD Toolkit

Our user-friendly Trello board is your onestop place for all the campaign resources.

From Zoom backgrounds to graphic assets in multiple languages, we've got everything you need to get involved.

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In the "Introduction" column, you'll find valuable information about this celebration, including the official website worldfamilydoctorday.org, and the social media hashtags you can use to join the conversation:

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How to use our Toolkit?

To help you navigate the Trello board and make the most of its features, We’ve prepared a brief tutorial. This video will guide you through the process of discovering the board's lists and cards, downloading images, and more.

Thematic Pillars The Toolkit also includes the Thematic Pillars of the campaign and key messages for each of them.

Continuity of Care Patient-Centred Care Integrated Care Community Engagementare

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Family doctors provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients across the lifespan, from infants to elderly adults.

They play a crucial role in promoting health and preventing illness through regular check-ups, screenings, and lifestyle counselling.

Family doctors understand the importance of building strong relationships with their patients and are committed to providing empathetic care.

They are advocates for their patients and strive to ensure that their voices are heard and their health care needs are met.

Family doctors play a critical role in coordinating care across different settings, including hospitals, specialists, and other health care providers, working closely with other multidisciplinary teams to ensure that their patients receive timely and appropriate care.

Family doctors are advocates for their communities and work to address systemic barriers to accessing quality health care. They also are active promotors of health and wellness in their communities through education, outreach, and community partnerships.

Additionally, we have provided the official logos of the campaign and the WONCA Brand Guidelines. You can use the World Family Doctor Day logo for non-commercial purposes, as long as you attribute it properly to WONCA. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at communications@wonca.net.

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GRAPHIC ASSETS Additionally, we have provided the official logos of the campaign and the WONCA Brand Guidelines. You can use the World Family Doctor Day logo for non-commercial purposes, as long as you attribute it properly to WONCA. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at communications@wonca.net.

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Make a difference in global healthcare by supporting WONCA and Family Doctors!

As the World Organization of Family Doctors, we represent over half a million family doctors around the globe. At WONCA, we firmly believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right.

Help us give family doctors a global voice donate to WONCA today!

1. We promote knowledge exchange among family doctors and primary healthcare professionals worldwide through our community groups, newsletters, and educational and dissemination activities.

2. We support countries to build capacities and improve the quality of primary healthcare services through accreditation programs, partnerships with academic institutions, and expertise matching.

Celebrate World Family Doctor Day by helping us on the critical mission of improving the quality of life of the people of the world.

Join World Family Doctor Day 2023 and honour the incredible work of family doctors everywhere.

3. We advocate for stronger family medicine, primary healthcare and global health equity through partnerships and policy influence at the World Health Organization (WHO).

WONCA is their voice!

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MESSAGE FROM THE WORKING PARTY FOR WOMEN AND FAMILY MEDICINE ON

WORLD FAMILY DOCTOR DAY 2023 Our WP focuses on the health of women and their particular spectrum of risks and needs; and also on how to maximise the important contribution of women family doctors worldwide. What this means for all of us as family doctors is – for patients, to recognise and design our services to ensure that women can access preventive screening and fertility related services, including maternal and child health, as well as other services, without cultural or financial barriers.

We also need to highlight that, in many places, understanding the biopsychosocial needs of our female patients will often include recognising their role in caring for others. Caring for dependants or for sick friends and family often adds additional practical and emotional challenges for those who shoulder this burden; and, while social change may mean that this ‘work’ does not fall solely to women, this remains the cultural norm across most of the world.

And for colleagues – our work as family doctors is very demanding, and we all need collegial support. Our WP has seen two common stressors that can impact us all, but are often cited by female colleagues: one, as above, is that they are more likely to be juggling the complexities of caring for their partners and families as well as sustaining their professional activities. And the other is that they may still face career barriers solely because of their gender – lower incomes, less flexible work conditions, and fewer career opportunities. So on WFDD 2023, we ask us all to have a learning conversation with your colleagues about 1) How well you think your clinic is doing in meeting its female patients’ particular health needs? - and take any agreed priorities forward to enhance your care even further 2) How you are all managing the interface of work with your own personal lives? Please encourage people in a safe confidential way to raise any issues that might help them to reduce stress because of difficulties balancing home and work.

Thanks again to you all – and please keep in touch with the WWPWFM activities – we want to help!

DR ELIZABETH REJI

Chair: WWPWFM

PROF AMANDA HOWE

Past Chair: WWPWFM

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WONCA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ON POLICY ADVOCACY

WORLD FAMILY DOCTOR DAY 2023 Dear WONCA colleagues, On WFDD 2023, the WONCA Special Interest Group on Policy Advocacy wants to wish all our colleagues many thanks for all your hard work. Our SIG focuses on how best to get the voice of family doctors heard where it is needed worldwide – and we want to start by saying the best way to make a positive impression is to do what you do every day!

That is, to give the best care you can to all your patients, who will then be strong voices in our favour. But we know that often that thanks and praise only impacts locally – and that, to achieve the four pillars of effective care, things need to be changed, even if our patients think we have done a good job.

So on WFDD 2023, we want to remember that all family doctors need some people in their organisations who have learned the skills of advocacy, and are given the time and space to liaise with other stakeholders and their community partners - whether locally, regionally, or nationally. That is what our SIG is there to help WONCA members with – so please do join our webinars, have a look at the Portal, and also engage with other WONCA members in your country to make this happen. It may seem like extra effort on top of the day job – but effective advocacy can make our work more effective, more satisfying, and can also be empowering for those who participate in it.

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Again, thanks to you all – and please keep in touch with the SIGPA activities – we want to help!

PROF AMANDA HOWE

Chair | Past President, WONCA

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EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE: MAY FREE ACCESS Prof Val Wass, former Chair WONCA Working Party on Education, writes on the latest open access items in Education for Primary Care.

Education for Primary Care, Vol. 34, free access for May is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online with some interest articles.Worth a look as there are several interesting open access articles relevant to undergraduate and postgraduate FM training with teaching suggestions.

Also, do not miss the article “Simulationbased training for continuing professional development within a primary care context: a systematic review” by Lucy Bray, Tobias Browall Krogh & Doris Østergaard (2023).

We thank Taylor and Francis for this valuable concession to widen journal access across all our members .

PROF VAL WASS WONCA MEMBER AT LARGE FORMER CHAIR - WORKING PARTY ON EDUCATION

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WONCA PAST PRESIDENT, DR DONALD LI, RECEIVES SPECIAL AWARD IN CHINA Dr Donald Li, immediate past president of WONCA, was honored with a special award from the Cross Straits Medical Exchange Society of General Practice (member organisation of WONCA) during their AGM on April 15th, 2023.

This prestigious award was presented by the Cross Straits Medical Exchange Society for the first time in recognition of Dr Li's outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of family medicine in China, as well as for his efforts in training talented family physicians in the country.

WONCA congratulates Dr Donald Li,on this well-deserved honor. Your contributions will continue to inspire others in the years to come.

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WORLD DAY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental principle and right at work In June 2022, the International Labour Conference (ILC) decided to include “a safe and healthy working environment” in the ILO’s framework of fundamental principles and rights at work.

On 28 April 2023, the ILO celebrates this decision, bringing together experts and constituents to discuss the implications it has for the world of work, as well as how to practically implement this right in the world of work.

It also serves to present the findings of research on the implementation status of various provisions of the fundamental Conventions No. 155 and No. 187.

This celebration is an integral part of the Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health of the ILO, as documented in the Conclusions of the International Labour Conference in June 2003. One of the main pillars of the Global Strategy is advocacy, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a significant tool to raise awareness of how to make work safe and healthy and of the need to raise the political profile of occupational safety and health.

On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) recognizes the crucial role that family doctors play in promoting and protecting the health and safety of workers around the world. WONCA reaffirms its commitment to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of workers worldwide, and stands in solidarity with all those who work to ensure safe and healthy workplaces for all.

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SOUTH ASIA REGION MAY 2023 Authors: Dr. Tariq Aziz, President WONCA South Asia Region (SAR) Dr. Hina Jawaid, Chair WONCA SAR Primary Care Research Network Dr. Ramakrishna Prasad, Editor WONCA SAR Journal RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS FROM FAMILY PHYSICIANS IN SOUTH ASIA 1- Views of South Asian Physicians on Climate Related Health Effects: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.

Tehzeeb Zulfiqar, Hina Jawaid, Abdul Jalil Khan, N. Waseem Ahmed, Asif Rehman, Muhammad Hassam Khan, Kinley Bhutti, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Saadia Mustafa, Husnulmaab Ali, Tariq Aziz American Journal of Climate Change > Vol.12 No.1, March 2023 DOI: 10.4236/ajcc.2023.121004 CONTRIBUTION IN NEWSPAPER COLUMNS BY FAMILY PHYSICIANS IN SAR (DEC 2022-MARCH 2023)

By Drs: Hina Jawaid, Abdul Jalil Khan, Naseem Amin Dhedhi, Dr Naureen Kazim, Dr Sobia Jawaid and Dr Zaineb Hafeez Please see published column titles & links.

1Myths and misconceptionsMisinformation related to diabetes and its management can prove detrimental to the well-being of a patient. Published December 2022 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/102 3403-myths-and-misconceptions 2- Cervical Cancer Prevention - Timely vaccination against cancer-causing HPV and regular screenings can prevent cervical cancer and save lives. Published 15th Jan 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/103 0623-cervical-cancer-prevention

3- Unmet Need for Contraception Counselling by trained professionals can enhance contraceptive use- Published March 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/104 6506-unmet-need-for-contraception

10- Diabetes Care and education- Awareness and improved diabetes education is needed to prevent disease-related complicationsPublished in December 2022 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/102 3401-diabetes-care-and-education

4- Cervical Cancer Prevention- A preventable disease, cervical cancer continues to claim lives- Published March 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/104 8907-cervical-cancer-prevention

11- Colorectal cancer awareness - Regular screening and early detection can significantly reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancerPublished in March 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/105 3858-colorectal-cancer-awareness

5- Making Health Accessible - There is a need to generate awareness about the utilisation of reproductive healthcare services among women in remote regions- Published March 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/104 6154-making-health-accessible 6- Smoking Induced diseases- The burden of tobacco use-induced diseases remains a serious concern- Published February 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/104 4148-smoking-induced-diseases 7- Understanding Meningo-encephalitisVaccination and timely treatment can help reduce and prevent the risk of severe brain damage due to meningo-encephalitisPublished January 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/103 2889-understanding-meningo-encephalitis 8- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- One of the most challenging tasks confronting first aid include understanding basic life support courses- Published February 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/104 4147-cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation 9- Staying well in winter- The cold season brings with it many health challenges that can be managed and prevented through proper care and precautions- Published January 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/103 2887-staying-well-in-winter

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12- Providing Care - Healthcare providers and caregivers must be well-trained to provide care to patients with colorectal cancerPublished in March 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/105 3861-providing-care 13- Coming Home - A fortuitous encounter proves a much-needed reaffirmation Published in March 2023 https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/105 3878-coming-home

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SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN AS LEADERS Author: Dr Naseem Amin Dhedhi, Family Physician & member Spice Route Movement YDM & SIG health equity.

Around the globe women are breaking barriers in a number of fields including medicine, education, science & technology, sports and leadership roles. The South Asia region is no different, today we see women participation and representation in a vast number of fields. Air force female fighter pilots, Ayesha Farooq and Maryam Mukhtiyar, who have set an example of courage and bravery. Likewise, Sania Mirza was a successful professional tennis player.

Over years women have gained a lot of confidence and have dared to enter the horizons which were forbidden to them earlier. Medical and surgical field is the same, we have seen competent female doctors in orthopedics, urology, cardiovascular surgery and related specialties which were thought to be best served and managed by male surgeons only. In South Asian countries including Pakistan we have formal sports training and dedicated academies for girls and women. Our girls are representing their countries in national and international sports competitions like cricket, volleyball and taekwondo.

In this era of modern technology, there are many options for girls and women when it comes to working from home. Government and some private organizations are offering free of cost online courses in Information technology and related fields.

It allows health care professionals to discuss and discover new avenues and together they try to bring solutions to the local healthcare problems. Conferences are regularly arranged for growth of doctors in academia and research.

Choosing a career and advancing a career can be challenging for women, maintaining work life balance can be a task. Global communication and social media has helped women a lot in making progress in their respective fields through innovative ideas and making clients accessible. Similarly, WONCA (an international forum) has made it possible to bring doctors from different regions of the world together.

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CONFERENCE ON NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES: ROLE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT Authors: Dr Muhammad Hassam Khan, Lecturer Family Medicine and Dr Abdul Jalil Khan, Assistant Professor & Head of Family Medicine Department, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan Khyber Medical University recently hosted a two-day conference on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the aim of highlighting the importance of primary healthcare in disease prevention and management. The conference, which took place in Peshawar, was attended by a range of healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers. The president of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, was the chief guest, underlining the significance of the event for the healthcare sector in the country.

The conference shed light on the high burden of NCDs in Pakistan and emphasized the need for a shift in the healthcare paradigm. Instead of focusing primarily on hospitals, the speakers advocated for greater emphasis on prevention strategies at the primary care level. One of the notable discussions during the conference was breaking the mannikins of NCDs. The speakers underscored the importance of family physicians in educating patients, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing counselling services to manage and prevent NCDs. The establishment of a proper structure and recognition of family physicians could lead to significant improvements in patient safety, disease prevention, and cost savings in the healthcare sector.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED BY FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT The Department of Family Medicine at Khyber Medical University also hosted preconference workshops on 21 February on a variety of important topics. One such workshop focused on de-escalation of violence in healthcare, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross. The ICRC's "Health Care in Danger" project focuses on training healthcare professionals in conflict and post-conflict zones, and the Department of Family Medicine is collaborating with the organization to provide such training in healthcare institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to recent data, around 49.6% of healthcare workers in Pakistan have experienced violence in the workplace, with a third of these incidents occurring within the last six months. Healthcare workers face a range of violent behaviors, including verbal abuse, physical assault, and false claims. The workshop provided training to healthcare professionals on how to recognize potentially violent situations and how to deescalate them to promote safety in the workplace. The workshop was attended by healthcare professionals from a range of institutions, and they provided positive feedback, stating that similar training should be conducted in their institutions as well.

The conference marks an important step towards a more holistic approach to healthcare in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of primary healthcare in managing and preventing NCDs. With the insights gained from the conference, policymakers and healthcare professionals can work towards implementing effective prevention strategies and reducing the burden of NCDs on tertiary care.

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Another workshop at the conference focused on medical and research ethics. This workshop was designed to provide training on ethical issues and professionalism in medical research and practice. Attendees included doctors, dentists, public health professionals, and allied health science professionals.

A third workshop focused on basic life support training, which is a critical skill for healthcare professionals. The workshop covered topics such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and choking emergencies.

The importance of these workshops cannot be overstated, as they provide healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge that can improve patient safety and care. The Department of Family Medicine is committed to providing such training to healthcare professionals across the region and playing a role in improving safety and professionalism in the healthcare sector.

Basic Life Support workshop for healthcare professionals by the Department of Family Medicine At Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan.

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STAY TUNED FOR AN UPCOMING FEATURED QUARTERLY CASE SERIES IN THE JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE & PRIMARY CARE (JFMPC) TITLED 'FAMILY HEALTH IN THE HINTERLAND' Authors Dr. Ramakrishna Prasad, Chair, AFPI National Centre for Primary Care Research & Policy, Bangalore, India; Visiting Faculty, Basic HealthCare Services (BHS), Udaipur, India and Dr. Pavitra Mohan, Co-Founder & Director, Basic HealthCare Services (BHS), Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Over the last two decades, despite significant advances, rural health is particularly plagued by Urban-Rural Maldistribution and Misplaced priorities of the medical education system.

Over the last two decades, despite significant advances, rural health is particularly plagued by Urban-Rural Maldistribution and Misplaced priorities of the medical education system.

The current medical education system doesn’t give adequate exposure to the students in the practice of primary health care with professional identity, mentorship, peer recognition (in the medical profession), training is effective teamwork, and career growth. The practice of family medicine and primary health care that is accountable and addresses needs at the point of first contact, based on continuity of provider-patient relationship, is comprehensive, coordinated, and sensitive to the local context is not experienced by students or young health professionals.

Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC): In its most general definition, COPC is the “provision of primary care services to a defined community, coupled with systematic efforts to identify and address the major health problems of that community through effective modifications both of the primary care services and other appropriate community health programs”. Towards this, the conceptual framework for COPC is based on 5 principles: (a) responsibility for comprehensive care of a defined population; (b) care based on health needs and its determinants; (c) prioritization of those needs to implement health programs; (d) programs that integrate promotion, prevention, and treatment; and (e) community participation.

THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN IN RURAL PRACTICE: In rural areas, family physicians in rural practice need to play several roles including: 1) Proving Direct Clinical Care; 2) Consultant to nurses, interns, junior medical officers and community health workers; 3) Capacity builder; 4) Supervisor; 5) Clinical governance/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) lead; and 6) Champion of COPC. These demand a range of clinical skills, social skills, leadership skills and to be able to work in teams, understand community needs, and engage with the community actively.

OUR RURAL PRIMARY CARE & COMMUNITY ORIENTED PRIMARY CARE (COPC) PRACTICE CONTEXT: BHS is a not-for-profit organization which provides a These are led by qualified Nurses, and supported by a Family Physician.

Community health workers and volunteers (Swasthya Kirans) further extend the community reach of services and promote healthy behaviors.

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Conceptual Framework of COPC applied to primary care mental health services

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Each AMRIT Clinic, managed by Basic HealthCare Services (BHS), provides primary health care that is responsive, empathetic primary health ‘circle of care’, that is rooted in the community including provide preventive, promotive and primary curative services. to a cluster of about 3000 tribal families. Most of these families own small unirrigated farms and have limited employment opportunities. Such a situation forces many young men to migrate to cities for labour. Food is scarce, and malnutrition levels among children and adults are high.

Terrain is hilly, and habitations are scattered.

Nearest functional government health facilities are 20-30 kilometers away.

AMRIT Clinics also utilize a range of innovations including HR Innovation, Partnership innovation, and Technology innovations to address a range of day to day situations that are highly challenging such as: What does a mother do when the child is sick, father is away to a city for manual labour, and there is no health facility for 20 kilometers, and no transport? How does a health provider manage an elderly woman with severe pneumonia when there is no XRay machine, no blood gas analysis and there is no referral possible? What nutrition advice do you give to the family of a severely malnourished young man with silicosis and tuberculosis, who cannot afford any milk or oil or egg? How do you maintain your sanity when you see a woman in labour walk 5 kilometers to reach the Clinic at night across the hill?

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INTENT OF THE QUARTERLY RURAL HEALTH FEATURE SERIES: This quarterly feature series on rural health intends to inspire students and practitioners to engage in rural community practice, dive into a unique opportunity to observe from close, healthcare of adults, children, and whole families from remote communities, gain insights on delivering healthcare in places with limited resources, to learn and impart lessons on what changes in clinical approach, programs and policies might be required to improve the care for these neglected and often forgotten, populations.

In each article, we will provide a case study, try to locate it in a wider context, discuss learnings from clinical, epidemiological, health systems, and policy lenses, and propose a call for action. Each case study will illustrate the principles of family practice such as "deep generalism"; "person and family orientation"; "continuity of care"; "community based care"; "building a trusting relationship"; "counseling"; and "an effective steward of resources" are highlighted.

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Additionally, these articles will: (1) reflect on the clinical insights, joy, challenges, and dilemmas of physicians in addressing health needs of the rural communities; (2) contrast between a disease-oriented (specialist approach) and a person-oriented approach combined with COPC; and (3) suggest a course correction to the existing paradigms in medical and health sciences education of both generalists and specialists.

Ultimately, our hope is to enable students and practitioners of medicine to be more effective in delivering primary care and appreciate the privilege they have of serving as physicians in the community.

So please stay tuned!

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EVERY DOCTOR: HEALTHIER DOCTORS = HEALTHIER PATIENTS My co-authors, Professor Michael Kidd, Dr Vihangi Abeygunawardana and I wrote the fully revised 2nd edition of Every Doctor because we believe that healthier doctors provide the highest standard of patient care – and find more joy in life and work.

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, Australian rural general practitioner and past Chairman of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Family medicine is a fantastic career. It can be a privilege to witness the courage of our patients, gain extraordinary insight into ordinary life, and develop bonds with colleagues who become lifelong friends across international borders. But we must also address the downside – general practitioners are continuing to confront and adapt to global and local public health crises, which are impacting on the mental and physical health of every community – and every doctor.

In Every Doctor, we are advocating for a transformational change in the way doctors protect their mental health; care for their colleagues, particularly early career doctors; and co-create a kinder, more humane work culture. Every doctor has the right to a safe workplace – a healthy work environment that protects doctors against burnout and mental injury, bullying, harassment, discrimination, racism, medicolegal issues and verbal and physical assaults. This is every doctor’s responsibility.

We all have more influence than realised to reform our health systems and workplaces through co-leadership with like-minded colleagues. For example, in the last few years of the pandemic, groups of dedicated family doctors banded together under the umbrellas of WONCA and National Colleges of General Practice and Family Medicine to drive health care innovation such as advances in digital technologies; expand telehealth provision; set up new services for isolated rural communities and war torn countries; rapidly establish vaccination centres; roll out new education and training

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programs; and provide strong advocacy on a very wide range of issues that impact on patient care. This healthcare activism must continue.

It’s also time for senior doctors to step up and provide more support to early career doctors. Young family doctors at the front line of health care should not have to learn about navigating career challenges “the hard way” through bitter experience. In recent times, the pandemic and other public health crises have resulted in loss of career progression, loss of certainty about the future, traumatic losses of patients, family members, friends and colleagues. In this environment, workplace mental injury including direct and vicarious trauma in doctors is under reported, under recognised and under treate We can do so much more to care for our colleagues in these circumstances.

Every Doctor confronts all these challenges and provides practical solutions based on the wisdom of experienced doctors and the medical literature. Brimming with poignant and hopeful stories and quotes from many family doctors at all career stages, Every Doctor is a celebration of the growing global interconnectedness and the changing face of the medical profession.

Please consider gifting the new edition to a new colleague – but please read it first!

For more information: https://routledge.pub/Every-Doctor There is a 20% discount with promo code ESA31

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WEBINAR: OPTIMIZING PATIENTCENTERED CARE WITH TELEHEALTH AND DIGITAL INNOVATIONS Join the the third webinar in the Primary Care Asia series, which aims to preview essential topics slated to be highlighted at WONCA 2023 (October 2023, Sydney) that will be of practical importance to Asian general practitioners/family doctors.

Join our expert speakers as they discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in telehealth and telemedicine, and share practical insights on leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes, increase access to care, and improve clinical workflows. By harnessing the power of digital health in improving healthcare outcomes and creating healthier communities worldwide, GPs and family doctors demonstrate that they are indeed The Heart of Healthcare – the theme of this year’s World Family Doctor Day (May 19).

This webinar is brought to you by the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, the Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists' Association, the Hong Kong Doctors Union, and MIMS Education.

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LSHTM WEBINAR SERIERS: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: THE HEART OF EVERY HEALTH SYSTEM

SESSION 8: HOLDING IT TOGETHER: PRIMARY CARE INFRASTRUCTURE​ The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) invites you to a ten-part seminar series that will run from October 2022 to July 2023.

The series provides an overview of the key features and functions of PHC, the potential of PHC in all health systems and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Sessions draw on examples across different settings.

Session eight of a ten-part series examining “Primary Health Care: At the heart of every health system” running on the first Wednesday of each month throughout the 2022/23 academic year.

The seminar series provides an overview of the key functions and features of PHC; its potential in achieving universal health coverage and its role in global health.

Seminars are led by speakers working in a range of settings.

Sessions are free and open to all.

In this session speakers will examine the infrastructure needed to support a successful PHC system and primary care service delivery, and will look in depth at the role of (electronic) health records.

Speakers Luisa Pettigrew, LSHTM Luisa Pettigrew, LSHTM is a practicing GP and currently researches the role of inspections in general practice and their impact on quality.

Leonard Baatiema, University of Ghana Leonard Baatiema is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, University of Ghana and a Fogarty Global Health Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University. His research interests span health systems strengthening, primary health care, governance, and leadership in healthcare, implementing change in healthcare, knowledge translation, human resource for health, health policy analysis and noncommunication diseases.

Katherine Rouleau, University of Toronto Katherine Rouleau is a family physician at Unity Health-St-Michael’s Hospital. At the University of Toronto, she is associate professor, Vice-Chair of the Global Health and Social Accountability and director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Family Medicine and Primary Care in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Her clinical and academic interests include health equity, the role of family medicine and primary care in strengthening health systems locally and globally, global health education, the scholarship-leadership continuum and the care of disadvantaged populations in Canada and abroad.

Liam Smeeth, LSHTM Liam Smeeth is professor of clinical epidemiology and Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He is also a practicing doctor in general practice.

During his career he has been supported by fellowships from MRC, NIHR and Wellcome.

He was previously a Trustee of the British Heart Foundation and a non-executive director of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. He is a member of the strategic oversight committee for UK Biobank and an elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Much of his research is based on making better use of computerised clinical data for research, and he co-led the creation of the OpenSafely resource in response to the Covid pandemic.

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Chairs This session will be chaired by Luke Allen and Josephine Exley Admission Free and open to all, online and in person.

No registration required. A recording of this session will be available after the event on this page.

Contact Josephine Exley UPCOMING SESSIONS Jun 2023, Measuring, regulating, and improving Primary Care Jul 23, Panel Discussion: Primary Health Care at the heart of every health system - an achievable dream?

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DISCOVER THE EUROPREV ELEARNING WEBINARS 2023 Discover the EUROPREV e-learning webinars 2023, a FREE medical education activity.

EUROPREV e-learning aims to debate interesting topics related to preventive medicine from a very practical perspective.

With a focus on preventive medicine, these webinars will offer practical insights and encourage open discussion on a variety of relevant topics. You'll have the chance to engage with other participants and share your thoughts and questions through the live chat function.

Each module will last for 90 minutes. This will be a continuing medical education activity and for colleagues attending the 4 Modules, a Certificate of Attendance corresponding to a 6-hour training activity will be issued.

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MENTAL HEALTH TOOLS FOR FAMILY PHYSICIANS IN A POST-COVID WORLD THE BESROUR CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FAMILY MEDICINE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE LEARNING MODULE “MENTAL HEALTH TOOLS FOR FAMILY PHYSICIANS IN A POSTCOVID WORLD”

WHAT IS FM PIVOT? Discover the Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine: FM Pivot Modules.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the largest and most rapid disruption to the practices and training of family physicians. It has revealed gaps in the capacity of our health care systems, but it has also led to a surge in resiliency, innovation, and gained experience as primary care providers and educators adapt to this new paradigm. This FM Pivot educational initiative has been developed by a team of global Besrour Centre partners to help family physicians and family medicine educators prepare for similar challenges in the future within their own contexts. Our module “Mental Health Tools for Family Physicians in a Post-COVID World” is now available for free. This online module aims to apply practical knowledge to improve the quality and efficiency of care during the pandemic.

Start this learning module here.

Series of five modules focus on global health emergency competencies with five themes.

The modules; Community-based research, chronic disease and mental health have been released. Final 2 modules; virtual education and disaster preparedness will be released in the coming months.

Modules available for free here

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