Jacques de Haller

A decade after UN #Resolution2286 was passed, WHPA calls for an end to continued attacks on health personnel in conflicts. WHPA urges states to hold perpetrators accountable and stop attacks on healthcare. 👉 bit.ly/4d7nXRL #interprofessionalcollaboration #NotATarget

The WMA Council adopted a new Resolution on Childhood Vaccination Programmes, warning against relaxing routine immunisation and reaffirming vaccination as a cornerstone of global public health. Read more: wma.net/news-post/phys…

The 232nd WMA Council Session in Belgrade brought together delegates worldwide for vital dialogue, decisions and collaboration. Special thanks to the Serbian Medical Chamber for outstanding hospitality and organisation. wma.net/policy/current… #WMACouncil2026

The 232nd WMA Council Session has adopted a revised Statement on Medical Care for Migrants, reaffirming that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right and that care must be based on clinical need alone, without discrimination: wma.net/news-post/wma-… #WMACouncil2026

This has to be said (and listened to, yes!)

Hoping there is no further appeal – this could at last be the end of this difficult story where Colleagues of the TMA admirably stuck to the ethical principles of our profession, whatever the price they had to pay. Congratulations!

The World Medical Association will convene its 232nd Council Session in Belgrade. From global health challenges to medical ethics and professional practice, discussions in Belgrade will help inform WMA positions and future actions across its global network. #WMACouncil2026

The World Medical Association will convene its 232nd Council Session in Belgrade. From global health challenges to medical ethics and professional practice, discussions in Belgrade will help inform WMA positions and future actions across its global network. #WMACouncil2026

📣 The latest World Medical Journal is out now! 🔗 wma.net/wp-content/upl… From #OneHealth & COP30 to medical education and clinical ethics, explore perspectives shaping the future of medicine. 💡 Want to contribute? WMJ author guidelines: wma.net/wp-content/upl…

@euronewsnext Why isn't an opinion paper presented as such ?

Why the DMA predestines European companies and consumers to lose l.euronews.com/A1in

⚕️ European doctors call to stop violence against healthcare professionals 📽️ 👇 On the European Awareness Day of Violence Against Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals, our President, Dr Ole Johan Bakke, highlights the urgent need to address violence in healthcare settings

Ongoing conflicts continue to devastate civilians, health systems, and healthcare workers. The World Medical Association reaffirms medical neutrality and calls for the protection of healthcare personnel and facilities, as required under international humanitarian law.

WMA announces that Dr Ramin Parsa-Parsi, MD, MPH, will assume the position of Secretary General, effective 1 May 2026. The WMA also expresses its sincere appreciation to Dr Otmar Kloiber for his dedicated service as Secretary General since 2005. Full PR: ow.ly/i5BM50YowpC

Definitely, healthcare can never be a target. In other words, healthcare and healthcare facilities must be kept out of the fighting by all parties involved in the conflict.

Online Attendance Available! The Second Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei will take place on 5–6 March 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. While the meeting is being held in person, you can follow the sessions online via Zoom: ow.ly/lpri50YmWjH

#Healthprofessionals are #NotATarget yet they are attacked and at risk in conflicts and civil unrest. We call for the release of those detained for doing their jobs and the protection of health facilities. ➡️ Read the PR bit.ly/4qAm2sl #interprofessionalcollaboration

The World Health Professions Alliance calls for urgent global action to protect health personnel from violence, intimidation and persecution. Full Press Release: ow.ly/8kbg50YhsaT

For us physicians,it is a terrible development of the situation in Iran to hear from professionals arrested for treating demonstrators,of physicians arrested for not giving the names of their patients. Medical ethics are always to be respected - and even more so during a crisis!

Good exchange with representatives of the Standing Committee of 🇪🇺Doctors @CPME_EUROPA on health as a strategic priority, financing and the Health Package. We discussed the central role of early detection, prevention and innovation in strengthening EU health systems.

The World Medical Association has issued a press release calling for the rapid and unimpeded delivery of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza. 📄 Read the full press release: wma.net/news-post/worl… #HumanitarianAid #MedicalNeutrality @mdjkitulu