Summary of the 09/12/2024 WONCA Europe EB meeting

The EB addressed technical issues with the EJGP publication codes and proposed considering policy changes. Networks and WESIGs were invited to submit opinion papers and position statements on family medicine and primary healthcare by 31 January 2025. 

A meeting was held with the Dutch auditors and consultants from Flynth to discuss bank accounts and tax matters. 

Updates were provided on EU projects in which WONCA Europe is involved, including EARLY, PRAISE, SMART and PROTECT, along with progress on the SP-EU Horizon grant.

A report on the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) symposium in Sintra (Portugal) December 1st-2nd 2024, highlighted potential collaborations in nutrition and diet topics.

Future WONCA conferences, especially next year's event in Lisbon, were discussed. The WONCA Europe Dublin conference was evaluated as a success.

The WONCA Europe 2025 Scholarship Call will be announced soon.

An invitation was shared for WHO Europe Program of Work hearing sessions, and a meeting with regional representatives was planned.