International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

We strongly oppose the postponement of GAP on CCH adoption at #WHA78. We urge all MS to support its adoption tomorrow considering the grave health effects of the climate crisis. Not a distant threat - they’re affecting our health & lives everywhere. We need more powerful action now! #youth4health

Join us @ #WHA78 for an official side event and discover how self-care can transform access to SRH services.

📍Salle VIII, Palais des Nations 
23 May, 19:30–20:50 
 Panel + networking | Interp. in SP & FR 

Register here: bit.ly/4mnFhVp (Palais pass holders only)

Health is the root of hope. From the first heartbeat to lifelong well-being, investing early in health means empowering generations 💙
#WHD2025 #YouthForHealth

🗣 At #EB156, #IFMSA underscores the urgent need for youth-inclusive decision-making in health workforce policies. Future healthcare relies on investments in education, training, and meaningful youth engagement. Let's build resilient, equitable health systems together! 🌍💙 #HRH #Youth4Health

💙 This World Cancer Day, be part of the change.
📢 Speak up. Support. Advocate.
💬 Mention someone who needs to hear this.
🚀 Youth are leading the charge for change. Will you join us?
💙 Together, we are #UnitedByUnique.

✅ Integrate mental health & social connection into Universal Health Coverage & Primary Health Care.
✅ Tackle social, commercial & environmental determinants—air pollution, unhealthy food, and other risk factors.
🌍 Cancer care must be holistic, equitable, and affordable for all.

🔊 To policymakers, healthcare leaders, and global stakeholders:
✅ Address health inequities by focusing on vulnerable groups.
✅ Ensure accessible, comprehensive care by recognizing mental health as a key part of NCD prevention.

Youth are not just future leaders—we are changemakers TODAY. 🚀

📣 Raise Awareness and fight stigma
🏥 Advocate for Policy Change – Demand mental health services in NCD care plans
🤝 Create Support Systems
🌍 Push for Health Equity
💙 Your voice matters. Your actions create impact.

To all cancer fighters, survivors, and warriors—this is for you. 💙
✨ You are more than your diagnosis.
✨ Your resilience is inspiring.
✨ Your journey matters.

A cancer diagnosis doesn’t erase a person’s value in the workplace or school.

✅ Offer flexibility – Remote work or adaptable schedules
✅ Prioritize mental well-being – Provide counseling access & mental health resources
✅ Normalize conversations – End stigma, build an inclusive culture

💡 What needs to change?
✅ Integrating mental health support into cancer care programs
✅ Providing affordable mental health services
✅ Encouraging peer support groups and youth-led awareness campaigns

Cancer doesn’t just impact the body—it changes lives.
🚨 Did you know?
🔹 1 in 3 cancer patients experience serious mental distress
🔹 Survivors often feel isolated due to stigma and lack of support
🔹 Financial stress from treatment costs adds to emotional strain

Press Releases

For 70+ years, we’ve empowered youth, fostered cooperation, & championed #HealthForAll. Together, we can heal, unite, and ensure global health security.

💡 Join us in shaping a healthier, interconnected future: ifmsa.org/press-releas...

Building Bridges for Global Health 🌍

The IFMSA reaffirms its commitment to advancing global health through collaboration. In a world facing health challenges, geopolitical tensions, and environmental crises, unity is essential.

#GlobalHealth #IFMSA #Collaboration #MedicalStudents

Join the Youth Parliamentarian Town Hall for #UHCDay2024 to explore how young voices drive Universal Health Coverage 🌐💙

📅 11 Dec 2024 | ⏰ 13:00-14:30 GMT
Register now 👉 bit.ly/UHCTownHall

#Youth4Health #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #UHC2030

[𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐌𝐑 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒]

Join us from November 27-29, 2024 for this 3-day virtual event packed with plenary sessions, workshops, panel and roundtable discussions, and interactive segments designed to empower youth in the fight against AMR.

📝 Register: tinyurl.com/AMR-YS2024-A...

Following today’s theme of ‘Human Development’ incl. Health at COP29, the IFMSA Delegation led an advocacy action to urge negotiators to include #health in every #climate discussion and to demand #youth being involved meaningfully in every step of climate action! #Youth4Climate

The international #HealthAndClimate community has coordinated to develop a set of recommendations for healthy climate decision making.
👉 Find out + bit.ly/HealthCOP29

youth call for urgent action at COP 29

Join the Movement: Youth Advocating for Health in Climate Action! 🌍🌱

📅 18th of November 2024
🕒 12:00 - 12:30 AZT | 8:00 - 8:30 GMT
📍 Blue Zone, near the entrance of the Pavilions hallway

#COP29 #IFMSAatCOP29 #YouthForClimate #PledgeForPlanet

YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO) #COP29: Health is the argument for climate action - WHO's Special Report on climate and health

Health is THE argument for climate action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYWB...
#COP29 @WHO