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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

What a moment at @IFMSA's closing event in Copenhagen! Hundreds of medical students and young doctors from 70+ countries filled the room with incredible energy showing they are ready to shape the future of health systems. It was a real pleasure to speak to this inspiring crowd & share 4 reflections to take forward: ▶️ Connect: IFMSA shows this - dialogue across borders is essential for global health. ▶️ Challenge: Medical students are our “critical friends,” speaking honestly about what works and what doesn’t; progress needs that truth. ▶️ Care: protect the mental health of those who care for others. ▶️ Lead: don’t wait for a title; lead with values, take responsibility now. I left this meeting feeling very hopeful: a globally connected, values-driven generation is ready to lead.

Prof. Steven Lewis (WFN President) and Prof. Riadh Gouider (WFN First Vice President) recently met with delegates of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (@IFMSA) during their 75th General Assembly in Copenhagen to discuss brain health, the WFN, and careers in neurology, among other neurologic topics. During the session, Prof. Lewis and Prof. Gouider gave presentations and engaged in interactive discussions with participants. The WFN has a longstanding relationship with the IFMSA, including partnering in their handbook for professional exchanges/rotations in neurology (bit.ly/476XOPC). #WFN #IFMSA #BrainHealth #Neurology #MedEd

Medical students don’t just bring ideas. They bring the unfiltered truth of real life and have the courage to say it out loud. They are our critical friends. Today, I met with Kana Halic Kordic and Sie Meng Lie from the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA), as IFMSA marks its 75th anniversary in Denmark, one of its founding members – bringing together 700 student representatives from 70+ countries. We focused on the mental health of young doctors and medical students. Our recent MeND report shows that young doctors experience poorer mental health than their older colleagues. WHO/Europe will work with partners, including @IFMSA, to support the wellbeing of the health workforce - because safe, high-quality care depends on it.

The Pearl of Africa welcomes the continent. ARM 2025, hosted by FUMSA. Did you forget to carry your flag! Join fumsa in strengthening regional collaboration

Unity, leadership, and impact Uganda hosts ARM 2025. A picture moment of the Mighty chairperson of the Organizing committee ARM25 Dr. Kiwumulo Isaac. ( gentleman in blue).

We thank all our partners who attended the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in #Fiji. Their engagement, insight and commitment were truly energizing. Ranging from NGOs and CSOs to foundations, academia and student associations, our partners connect institutions with the lived realities of our communities. They bring expertise and innovation to where it’s needed most. And help turn policies into action. At #RCM76 this was abundantly clear. From tackling hypertension, alcohol control and HIV to emergency preparedness, climate change and health systems resilience – our partners helped keep our discussions grounded in reality. Because only through partnerships in health can we truly achieve #HealthForAll. @RD_WPRO, @IFMSA, @FIP_org, @WoncaWorld, @ICNurses, @wfsaorg, @fdiworlddental, @Selfcarefed_org, @gmleunghku

"Peace remains the most powerful public health intervention." At the @WHO_Europe Regional Committee #RC75CPH, Hans Kluge (@hans_kluge), WHO Regional Director for Europe, reminded us that health and peace are inseparable.

“While others may still have the luxury to watch and wait, we in the Pacific do not. For us, the choice is not between adaptation and mitigation; it is between our survival and loss.” @IFMSA urges all stakeholders to act now, to protect our planet & health of future generations.

“To reduce administrative burden and allow healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care rather than paperwork.” @IFMSA envisions a future where AI supports human-centered care. #RCM76 @WHOWPRO

“May your light continue to shine as we carve each other’s nations for a better, safer, and healthier future for all.” ✨ Inspiring words from Hon. Vainetutai Rose Toki Brown (@minhealthci), outgoing #RCM75 Chairperson, during the #RCM76 opening in Fiji.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Inspiring words from @RD_WPRO at #WPR76, reminding us that progress in health is built through unity. #HealthForAll

What’s it like to be part of #RCM76 and what are they most looking forward to this week? We asked  heads of delegation from Indonesia, Malaysia, Tonga and our partners about it. @KKMPutrajaya @KemenkesRI @IFMSA

“In this moment of challenge, at this time of great change, together, let us stand tall.” At #RC78, @BoehmeCatharina , Officer-in-Charge @WHOSEARO, reaffirmed unity for a healthier, more equitable, and resilient world through the #PandemicAgreement & revised IHRs. #SEAR78

“In this moment of challenge, at this time of great change, together, let us stand tall.” At #RC78, @BoehmeCatharina, Officer-in-Charge @WHOSEARO, reaffirmed unity for a healthier, more equitable, and resilient world through the #PandemicAgreement & revised IHRs.

@IFMSA Regional Director @sharifmdsadat quoted the powerful words of @DrTedros: “There is no health without young people; their voice is our compass towards equity & well-being,” while delivering the Way Forward Statement on behalf of the @WHOSEARO #YouthCouncil

Our Regional Director @sharifmdsadat representing @IFMSA is reading out the way forward for the #SEARYouthCouncil, setting the path for meaningful youth-led health action across the Region. 💪 #YouthPower #WHOSEARYouthCouncil

“Our Region is home to the largest generation of young people in the world. You are the present and you are the future.” 🌏 @BoehmeCatharina at the launch of the first-ever #SEARYouthCouncil, a milestone for @WHOSEARO making youth engagement in health tangible & meaningful.

Get ready for a youth-powered event! 🌟 We’re thrilled to launch the first-ever WHO South-East Asia Regional Youth Council, a platform bringing young voices to the forefront of health and wellbeing in our Region! 💛🌏 📅 12 October 2025 🕥 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM SLST 📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka 🎥 Join us via Zoom or live on YouTube! Zoom: who.zoom.us/j/97351956259; Passcode: RC78@Side2 YouTube: @whosoutheastasia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@whosoutheasta… ✨ Let’s celebrate this milestone where young people shape the healthier future they deserve! 💬💙 #WHOSEARO #YouthEngagement #YouthForHealth #SEARYouthCouncil #HealthForAll

Join us on the sidelines of the 2025 #HLPF for the launch of UHC2030’s strategic narrative on gender-responsive health systems for #UHC 🗓️July 18 📍Online 🔗bit.ly/GenderNarrativ… Together, let's make sure gender equality is embedded at the heart of health system strengthening!

IFMSA has clarified that the suspension of FIMS was procedurally invalid and therefore never in effect. FIMS retains full membership and participation rights. Read the full statement: ifmsa.org/ifmsa-clarifie…