World Organization of Family Doctors
World Organization of Family Doctors (also known as WONCA) is a global non-profit organization that represents family physicians and general practitioners from all regions of the world. Established in 1972, WONCA's mission is to improve the quality of life of people through fostering high standards of care in general practice/family medicine.
History
The World Organization of Family Doctors was founded in 1972, during the 25th World Medical Assembly in Geneva. The organization was established to provide a forum for family physicians worldwide to promote and maintain high standards of care in general practice/family medicine.
Structure
WONCA is made up of seven regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, East Mediterranean, Europe, North America, South America, and South Asia. Each region has a Regional President and a Regional Council, which are responsible for the management and direction of the organization's activities in their respective regions.
Activities
WONCA's activities include the development of standards and guidelines for family medicine, the promotion of research and education in family medicine, and the advocacy for family medicine at the international level. The organization also organizes international conferences and workshops to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among family physicians.
Impact
Through its activities, WONCA has made significant contributions to the advancement of family medicine worldwide. The organization's work has led to the recognition of family medicine as a specialty in many countries, and has helped to improve the quality of care provided by family physicians.
See also
| Global health | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This Global health related article is a stub.
|
| Health organizations | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This health organization-related article is a stub.
|
Ad. Transform your life with W8MD's
GLP-1 weight loss injections special from $29.99 with insurance
|
WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Content may be inaccurate or outdated and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Verify information with trusted sources such as CDC.gov and NIH.gov. By using this site, you agree that WikiMD is not liable for any outcomes related to its content. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
