WONCA Europe Newsletter
November 2023
Editor's Preface
It is a pleasure to share with you the November issue of our newsletter.
You may find out about our Networks, Special Interest Groups and Working Parties activities, including EQUIP Assembly meeting, 12th EURIPA Rural Health Forum, 97th EGPRN Meeting as well as IPCRG’s October newsletter.
Moreover, you may learn more about WONCA Europe Executive Board activities through our last virtual monthly meeting summary.
WE has been very active internationally, taking part in the “Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results" Conference, followed by the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, both of which were held in Kazakhstan; and in the UEMO General Assembly in Spain.
Please do not miss our next two webinars: Beyond the Prescription Pad: Transforming Lives through Movement Medicine on 23 November 2023, and Reflection on Adult and Elderly Health: Early Detection, Prevention, and Vaccination on 14 December 2023.
Furthermore, you may learn more about the Perio&Family Doctors campaign, launched by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and WONCA Europe, featuring informative materials for oral and non-oral health professionals, and for the general public.
Please keep updated visiting our web page and follow us in our Twitter (@WoncaEurope), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
On behalf of WONCA Europe Executive Board
Thomas Frese, President-elect
Jose M Bueno, EQuiP Member-at-large
WONCA Europe Newsletter Editors
President’s Corner
Dear Members,
As we immerse ourselves in the autumn events, marked by numerous conferences and scientific meetings, it brings me great pleasure to communicate with you. Over the past weeks, many of us participated in various local, national, and international conferences. You'll find insights and summaries from several events in this newsletter.
Regrettably, due to the ongoing war in my home country, Israel, I found myself unable to attend the World Conference in Sydney physically. However, I had the privilege of virtually joining the WONCA World Council meeting, ensuring our association's continued global presence.
WONCA Europe has reinforced its collaborations with international bodies in the last month. Our representatives actively participated in important meetings, such as the WHO annual regional meeting and the UEMO assembly, further elevating our professional impact.
I remain hopeful for more peaceful and creative moments on the horizon.
Yours sincerely,
Prof Shlomo Vinker
WONCA Europe President
News
WONCA Europe at the UEMO General Assembly. Murcia, 26-27/10/2023Over 26 and 27 October, Jose-Miguel Bueno, WONCA Europe Executive Board member-at-large, represented WONCA Europe at the European Union of General Practitioners (UEMO) Autumn General Assembly in the city of Murcia, Spain. Delegates from 20... |
Family doctors: look closely at your patients’ mouthsThe Perio & Family Doctors campaign, led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Regional Branch of the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe), unites dental health professionals and family doctors to... |
Summary of the November Online WONCA Europe EB meetingThe WONCA Europe Executive Board met online on Monday, 6 November 2023, for a monthly meeting. The President's report included updates from WONCA Sydney 2023 and relevant issues related to WONCA Europe. The deadline for... |
97th EGPRN Meeting. Prague, 12-15/10/2023The 97th EGPRN meeting took place at The House of Doctors in Prague, Czechia Republic between 12 - 15 October 2023, under the theme "Innovative technologies and methods in General Practice". 192 delegates from over 32 countries attended... |
WONCA Europe at the 73 session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe. Astana, 24-26/11/2023 #RC73Astana.Prof. Zalika Klemenc Ketiš, WONCA Europe Honorary Treasurer, represented WONCA Europe (WE) and WONCA World (WW) at the three-day meeting of the WHO regional committee for Europe, held in Astana (Kazakhstan) on October 24-26, 2023. ... |
WONCA Europe at the “Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results" Conference. Astana, 23/10/2023Zalika Klemenc Ketis, WONCA Europe Treasurer, represented WONCA Europe and WONCA World at the conference "Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results", an official side event of the 73rd session of the WHO... |
CKD in PCP webinar on-demand publishedWONCA Europe is delighted to endorse and support the on-demand webcast “CKD in primary care: early identification and intervention for improved outcomes” by Springer Healthcare IME. Co-chairs Prof Samuel Seidu and Prof Baruch Izthak... |
EQUIP Assembly report. Zagreb, 22nd-23rd September 2023"Improving Health for All – Creating Synergies between Primary Care and Public Health" is the title of the 2024 EQUIP Conference, which will take place in Ghent, Belgium, on 25th-27th April 2024. The host organisers are Domus... |
WONCA Europe at the Middle East & Mediterranean Conference of the American College of Cardiology, GreeceDuring the Middle East & Mediterranean Conference of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), which took place in Athens, Greece, November 3rd-5th, 2023, a special session was held - a round table in Health Workforce Capacity Development,... |
"Rural Family Medicine – looking to the future”. 12th EURIPA Rural Health ForumThe 12th EURIPA Rural Health Forum was held in Călimănești-Căciulata, Romania, from 19th – 21st October 2023. The title of the conference was "Rural Family Medicine – looking to the future” and was organised under the... |
IPCRG October newsletter is out!IPCRG 12th World Conference, Athens 2024: first session announced! As we look forward to opening the registration and abstract submissions for the 12th IPCRG World Conference in Athens, each month we will highlight a session to give... |
Upcoming Events
 Launch: Therapeutic patient education: a ‘how-to’ implementation guide 15 November 2023, Virtual |
 Webinar: Beyond the Prescription Pad: Transforming Lives through Movement Medicine 23 November 2023, Webinar |
 Webinar: Reflection on Adult and Elderly Health: Early Detection, Prevention, and Vaccination 14 December 2023, Webinar |
 EYFDM Forum 2024 12-13 April 2024, Tech Gate, Vienna, Austria |
 98th EGPRN Meeting 9-12 May 2024, Porto, Portugal |
 29th WONCA Europe Conference 25-28 September 2024, The Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, Ireland |
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