WMA Junior Doctors Network

-Our Chair, Dr. Pablo Estrella, presented the JDN report to the Finance and Planning Committee.
-Dr. Julie Bacqué, JDN Alumni, was elected as the new WMA Associate Members Chair.
Together, we continue shaping the ethical and sustainable future of global healthcare. 🩺

Highlights included:
-Welcoming new WMA members
-Discussions on physicians’ wellbeing, mental health, AI in healthcare, transgender health, and dementia
-Review of key ethical statements on medical neutrality, conflicts of interest, and patient rights

🌍 WMA 76th General Assembly | Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹 | 8–11 October
It is the Association’s main decision-making body, brought together national medical associations, WMA officers, and individual physicians to address today’s most pressing global health and medical ethics issues.

🌍 Today, we unite our voices to call for action: integrate mental health into every crisis response, ensure services remain accessible, and always prioritize wellbeing. #WMHD2025 #GlobalHealth

🩺Junior doctors around the world witness the human impact of emergencies firsthand. Their stories remind us that mental health is not optional; it’s lifesaving care. 🥼 #MentalHealthInEmergencies #WMHD2025

🧠 In times of crisis, from natural disasters to conflicts, access to mental health care is often the first to be disrupted. Yet it’s during these moments that support matters the most. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025

🧠🌍 On #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025, we amplify the voices of junior doctors from around the world — reflecting on “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” In times of crisis, mental health support saves lives. Access must never be left behind.
#WMHD2025 #JDN #WMA

What an incredible journey in Porto 🇵🇹💫
Thank you to everyone who joined us, in person and online, for making the JDN Fall Meeting 2025 a space of growth, connection, and inspiration. Together, we keep building the future of junior doctors worldwide 🩺🗺

#JDN #WMA #JDNFallMeeting2025

🤝 Partner updates from WONCA YDM, Young WFPHA, UNODC, WFME, IPPNW, EJD, and IFMSA showcased global teamwork in advocacy and education.
⚡ The day concluded with candidate presentations and elections for the next JDN Management Team (2025–2026).

📊 Presentation by Dr. David Bernal (EJD) as part of the theme event: Junior Doctors’ Working Conditions
💡 Working Group Breakout Sessions on NCDs and the importance of Primary Health Care in prevention and treatment.
🩺 WMA-JDN overview session by Dr. Sazeen Zama

🧵 Thread: JDN Fall Meeting 2025 – Day 1 Highlights 🇵🇹 | Porto, Portugal (October 6)

A great start to the #JDNFallMeeting2025 brought together junior doctors and medical students from around the world to discuss advocacy, global health, and leadership. 🌍🩺

At the WMA Leadership Session during the WMA JDN Fall Meeting 2025 in Porto, junior doctors connected with WMA leaders in a Speed Mentorship on “Junior Doctors’ Working Conditions", sharing strategies to improve hours, wellbeing, advocacy, and fair pay.

#PhysicianWellbeing #MedSky

🎙️ Episode 2 is out!
The Road to the UN HLM on NCDs – Why It Matters for Junior Doctors 🌍💙
🎧 Listen here 👉https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Yh29CejwVBVcBrgdqOHcr?si=tBUPER3ARLqDKYhcObkekA

⏰ Reminder! Tomorrow, 28 Sept, is the last day to register for online participation in the 2025 JDN Fall Meeting 🌍✨ (06–07 Oct, Porto 🇵🇹 + virtual). Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn & lead! 💙
Register here 👉 forms.gle/PVEWNeMz96iJ...

#WMAJDN #JDNFallMeeting2025

🌍 Join us in the JDN Fall Meeting online! ✨

The 2025 WMA-JDN Fall Meeting is happening 06–07 October in Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹 and virtually.

📅 Deadline for online registration: September 28th, 2025.
🤳Scan the QR code on the image to register!

📢 The 31st Edition of the WMA JDN Bulletin is out! 🌍 Junior doctors share insights on advocacy, pandemic preparedness, PHC, burnout, climate change, AMR, AI in surgery & patient-centred care. 📖 Read here: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...
#WMAJDN #GlobalHealth

📢 The 31st Edition of the WMA JDN Bulletin is out! 🌍 Junior doctors share insights on advocacy, pandemic preparedness, PHC, burnout, climate change, AMR, AI in surgery & patient-centred care. 📖 Read here: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...
#WMAJDN #GlobalHealth

Met with the current and the elected IFMSA Executive Boards to strengthen collaboration for the coming term.

Training: Bridging the Gap—Sustaining Medical Student Engagement into the Junior Doctor Years.
We joined Standing Committee sessions (incl. Medical Education & Public Health) to exchange on shared priorities.

Theme Event: Holding Humanity: The Role of Health Professionals in Times of Crisis and Displacement—JDN participated in the discussion.

WMA JDN at @IFMSA August Meeting 25 (1–7 Aug, Ioannina 🇬🇷) with WMA President Dr. Ashok Philip and JDN Chair Dr. Pablo Estrella.
We participated in the Opening Ceremony with opening remarks from Dr. Philip and a JDN introductory presentation.

The JDN Primary Health Care Working Group invites you to our monthly activity:
🗓 Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
⏰ Time: 4 PM CET | 5 PM EAT
💻 Platform: Google Meet (link on image)
🎯 Theme: “Youth in Humanitarian Health: Junior Doctors Reflect”

Our Immediate Past Chair, Dr. Marie-Claire Wangari (@mcwangari), spoke at the 70th IPSF World Congress on “Disrupting the Gender Health Gap.” She highlighted JDN’s work on gender equity, allyship & mentorship. 🌍💡 #GenderEquality #WMAJDN

On the #InternationalYouthDay, JDN joined the WHO Youth Council meeting with Dr. Tedros. 💡 “You are leaders today.” Our Deputy Chair, Dr. Balkiss Abdelmoula, moderated a breakout on Health Education & Literacy. 🌍 #YouthForHealth #GlobalHealth

🌍 Join us in Porto or online!
The 2025 JDN Fall Meeting is 06–07 Oct 🇵🇹. Connect, network & help shape the future of medicine. 🗳 Elections 2025–26.
📅 Deadline in-person: 23 Aug. 🤳Scan QR on image to register! #WMAJDN #GlobalHealth

Introduction to Global Surgery: Scope, Importance and Current Challenges
Co-organized: WMA JDN Global Sugery Working Group and @incisionglobal.bsky.social
August 5;16:00 UK Time
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As WMA JDN, we’re committed to empowering junior doctors through mentorship, networking, and professional development, and we congratulate on this milestone for Tanzania and the region. @medwma.bsky.social

We’are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the Junior Doctor Network – Tanzania Chapter!

The new chapter officially kicked off on 19 June 2025 during the National Medical Congress, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT).

Listen to our podcast now! 🎙️🎤, available chapter 3! @medwma.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/show/6Rpvhj9...

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WMA welcomes the zero draft Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health at #WHA78.

To truly advance global health, we must move beyond siloed, disease-specific responses.

📄 Read the full statement: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...

#GlobalHealth #NCDs
@wma-jdn.bsky.social @who.int