Livingstone, Zambia / 18–20 August 2026 The World Medical Association (WMA), in collaboration with the Coalition of African National Medical Associations (CANMA), held the first leadership training programme designed specifically for physician leaders in Africa. The three-day programme, taking place in Livingstone, brought together physicians from across African countries. The programme offered physician leaders from […]

Geneva, Switzerland: 19 August 2026 On World Humanitarian Day, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) stands in solidarity with humanitarian workers around the world and calls for an immediate end to attacks on health professionals, patients and health facilities in conflict. Every day, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists and pharmacists risk their own safety to provide […]

The World Medical Association (WMA) has sent a further letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, renewing its call for the immediate release or fair trial of detained Palestinian health professionals from Gaza, and warning that the health of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has severely deteriorated in detention. The letter […]