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Session 1: Clinical Data, Research, and Biospecimens focused on the distinction between clinical care data and research-specific data, and the ethical transitions between purposes.

More details: https://ow.ly/9tbb50Ygvft

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Programme available for the Second Open Expert Meeting on the revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei (5–6 March 2026 in São Paulo).

More details: https://www.wma.net/events-post/the-second-open-expert-meeting-on-the-revision-of-the-wma-declaration-of-taipei/

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At the 23rd Vienna Congress at the Josephinum, Dr Jacqueline Kitulu, President of the World Medical Association, spoke on “Medicine, Music & the Human Spirit.”
Innovation matters, but healing remains human. Read the full keynote address here: https://bit.ly/3MwCGet
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The CIOMS Cumulative Glossary (Version 2.4) is now available for free download.

A valuable reference for stakeholders working in patient safety, regulation and health data governance.
Access the glossary and feel free to share it within your networks.

https://cioms.ch/?ns_url=12I&mid=1247493

EVASG Survey on Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination Thank you for taking part in this short survey conducted by the ESCMID Vaccine Study Group (EVASG). This study aims to understand which barriers and interventions healthcare professionals consider most important for improving influenza vaccination uptake among healthcare workers across Europe and beyond. Despite their key role in infection prevention, vaccine coverage among healthcare workers remains suboptimal in many settings. By ranking the importance of common barriers and improvement strategies, your responses will help guide evidence-based recommendations for healthcare institutions....

🩺 The WMA invites healthcare professionals to take a short, anonymous survey by the ESCMID EVASG group on barriers & interventions to improve influenza vaccination uptake among HCWs.
Takes 5–10 min, open until mid-April.
Survey 👉 https://forms.gle/SPimKJ65hnavWrDp9

We are pleased to share the new Junior Doctors Network Bulletin – Special Edition on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

🔗 Read the bulletin: https://www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WMA-JDN-NCD-2026.pdf

#WMA #JuniorDoctorsNetwork #NCDs #GlobalHealth #MedicalProfession

Registration Now Open for the Second Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei

📅 5–6 March 2026📍 São Paulo, Brazil

Register here: https://www.wma.net/events-post/the-second-open-expert-meeting-on-the-revision-of-the-wma-declaration-of-taipei/

Registration Now Open for the Second Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei

📅 5–6 March 2026📍 São Paulo, Brazil

Register here: https://www.wma.net/events-post/the-second-open-expert-meeting-on-the-revision-of-the-wma-declaration-of-taipei/

Led by the WMA, the World Health Professions Alliance delivered a statement at the #158WHOEB on Item 15, calling for human-centred AI, final clinical authority for health professionals, strong data privacy, bias assessment & robust AI literacy. More: https://ow.ly/Y8aJ50Y8MjT
#EB158 #DigitalHealth

WMA - The World Medical Association-World Physicians Urge Iran to End Violence Against Health Personnel WMA - The World Medical Association

The WMA is deeply concerned by growing reports of arrests of physicians, nurses, dentists & other health personnel in Iran for providing care to the injured. We have issued an urgent call to end violence against health workers.

🔗 https://ow.ly/SsSY50Y8EyO

At #EB158, the WMA stressed that strong primary health care is essential for resilient, people-centred health systems and universal health coverage.
Full statement: https://www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EB158-WMAstatement-PrimaryHealthCare-Item10.pdf
#PrimaryHealthCare

At the #EB158, WMA reaffirmed that immunisation is one of the most effective and equitable tools to prevent communicable diseases. Full text: https://ow.ly/eWeO50Y8bOS

#VaccinesWork

The WMA delivered a statement at #EB158 urging stronger action on person-centred, community-based mental health care grounded in human rights. Read more: https://ow.ly/W2VG50Y89SA
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The WMA delivered a statement at #WHOEB158 calling for urgent action to implement the Political Declaration on NCDs through strong, person-centred health systems, investment in the health workforce, and inclusion of NCDs & mental health in UHC: https://ow.ly/IzYq50Y80oP

ICPH | International Conference on Physician Health™ The International Conference on Physician Health™ (ICPH) is a joint scientific conference sponsored by the American Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association and British Medical Association and is dedicated to advancing professional satisfaction and reducing burnout.

The International Conference on Physician Health™ 2026 takes place 28–30 Sept in London.
Hosted by BMA, AMA & CMA, it will focus on sustainable strategies for a healthy and fulfilling medical career.

🔗 https://www.international-conference-physician-health.org/

The WHO Executive Board (#EB158) starts today. WMA joins 15 global health organisations urging stronger #HealthDataGovernance.
As digital health & AI transform care, safeguards must protect rights, equity & trust.
Read the Open Letter: https://ow.ly/Pzwj50Y7yWx
#DigitalHealth #UHC

WHO Executive Board, 158th session The 158th session of the WHO Executive Board take place on 2–7 February 2026.

The 158th Session of the WHO Executive Board starts today in Geneva.

All WMA statements are available on our website: https://ow.ly/HjnV50Y7uhA

You can follow the EB live here: https://ow.ly/29xz50Y7uhz

#WHOEB158 #MedicalEthics

WMA - The World Medical Association-Understanding the WMA International Code of Medical Ethics – A video commentary by Prof. Urban Wiesing WMA - The World Medical Association

Why does the WMA International Code of Medical Ethics remain essential for physicians today?
Prof. Urban Wiesing breaks it down in a concise video commentary.

Watch here: https://ow.ly/qG8m50Y7qtl

📢 Invitation to the 2nd International PAIME Meeting – 19 February 2026
“From Evidence to Action: Physicians’ Mental Health Worldwide” will bring together experts to present the latest global findings on physicians’ mental health.

📄 Programme: https://ow.ly/61H250Y7bRC

Dr Otmar Kloiber, WMA Secretary General, was a speaker today at HELT Talk 3: AI and Medical Ethics, hosted by Vrije Universiteit Brussel on 30 January 2026.

🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eBYe_nt9

#MedicalEthics #AIinHealthcare #DeclarationOfHelsinki #AIMedicine

Registration Now Open for the Second Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei

📅 5–6 March 2026📍 São Paulo, Brazil

Register here: https://www.wma.net/events-post/the-second-open-expert-meeting-on-the-revision-of-the-wma-declaration-of-taipei/

🚨 WMA Raises Alarm on Violence Against Health Personnel in Iran

We call for the immediate release of detained doctors and an end to violence against health personnel.

🔗 https://ow.ly/uZv550Y4LkC
#ProtectHealthWorkers #MedicalEthics #HumanRights

Medical groups warn Biotech Act must protect patient integrity and safety | Euractiv Doctors’ associations see the Biotech Act as a positive step, but they warn it must ensure ethical standards for clinical trials

Important insights from Dr Christofer Lindholm, Chair of the WMA Medical Ethics Committee, featured in this Euractiv piece on the EU Biotech Act.
🔗 https://ow.ly/e5EH50Y4h0E

#Bioethics #ClinicalTrials #PatientSafety

WMA Secretary General, Dr Otmar Kloiber, was in Budapest in support of the Hungarian Medical Chamber, presenting on “Medical Ethics and Self-Governance.” He stressed the profession’s duty to protect the patient-physician relationship and resist undue influence.

The WMA has sent a letter to Syria’s Interim President expressing deep concern over reported attacks on civilians and healthcare services in Aleppo. Targeting medical staff and facilities is a grave breach of international law.

🔗 Press release: https://ow.ly/8G3H50Y0wRt

📢 The EU Biotech Act must strengthen innovation without weakening ethics

⚕️ Alongside @medwma.bsky.social, European doctors urge the EU to safeguard ethical standards in clinical trials and uphold the Declaration of Helsinki

👉 Read our full press release: www.cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...

The CMA stands with the WMA in condemning attacks by Iranian authorities on medical professionals and health care facilities, including the assault on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, Iran. Doctors must never be forced to choose between doing their life-saving work and their personal safety.

📘 Former WMA President Dr Jón Snædal traced the origins of the Declaration of Taipei, from 1990s debates on consent, privacy and data governance to its adoption in 2016.

🎥 https://ow.ly/ekAb50XZZXz

#MedicalEthics #DeclarationOfTaipei

The WMA hosted a webinar launching a global study on junior doctors’ working hours, rest and training conditions, key amid the projected 11.1M health worker shortfall by 2030. Speakers outlined the study design and how NMAs can support it.
Watch: https://ow.ly/JNes50XZIoo

Registration Now Open for the Second Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei

📅 5–6 March 2026📍 São Paulo, Brazil

Register here: https://www.wma.net/events-post/the-second-open-expert-meeting-on-the-revision-of-the-wma-declaration-of-taipei/