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4 years

WMA has appealed to @WHO to allow Taiwan back into the organisation. Full letter:

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Doctors, are you immunized against the #flu this year? Our patients expect the very best care from us. Let's protect ourselves and our patients. #VaccinesWork

WMA's Influenza immunization Campaign

Have you been vaccinated against the flu this year? As healthcare professionals, getting the flu jab should be as routine as washing our hands. Make sure tha...

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As healthcare professionals, 👩🏾‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ we have an ethical obligation to act with the safety of our patients as our top priority. That's why it's of key importance we get immunized each year to #preventflu . #Influenza

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WMA has appealed to @WHO to allow Taiwan back into the organisation, considering Taiwan’s exclusion from WHO as damaging health. Full Press Release: @DrTedros

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Against the background of the war in Ukraine, the World Medical Association has called on the @WHO to ‘open its doors’ by granting Taiwan observer status to this year’s World Health Assembly. Full press release:

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Anyone can catch the #flu , and anyone can spread the flu, but #healthcare workers are the most exposed. 👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ Make your #flushot a part of your job and protect yourself and your patients. @WHO

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Los #profesionalesdelasalud desempeñan un papel crucial para evitar la propagación del virus de la gripe, vacunarte es la mejor manera de asegurarte que no lo contagias. No lo olvides, la vacunación es parte de tu equipo. #LasVacunasFuncionan #Influenza

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Violence against doctors has no place in a just society. Those who dedicate their lives to healthcare should be protected. #HealthcareAdvocacy #Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @WMAJDN

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The World Medical Association has condemned as ‘shameful’ a new move by the Turkish authorities to restrict the freedom of Turkish physicians to practice medicine. Full press release:

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World Physicians Call for Death Penalty Moratorium. Full press release: #iran #deathpenalty @drenabulele @WMAJDN

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WMA President Dr @LujainAlqodmani strongly urges the Korean government to reconsider its actions and cease the forceful measures imposed on the medical community. #SupportKMA @kmasns #Korea

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WMA continues to support TMA: "Nothing has changed for TMA from yesterday to today. The Central Council will remain in office until the decision is finalised on appeal. If there is no equality, no freedom, no democracy, no justice, no health; struggle is a right!"

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Siyasi iktidar eliyle egemen kılınmak istenen hukuksuzluk rejimi bir meyvesini daha vermiş; Türk Tabipleri Birliği’ni hedef alan davada, bir yıldan bu yana süregelen hukuksuzluklar silsilesi Merkez Konseyi üyelerinin görevden alınması ile sonuçlanmıştır. Altını kalın çizgilerle

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Look how flu vaccinations work to halt potentially disastrous pandemics #preventflu

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WMA deplores the breakdown in Hong Kong medical care and demands authorities to respect human rights and not to violate the spirit of the Geneva Conventions. Full press release:

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7 years

The WMA fully supports our Turkish colleagues in their public statements that war is a public health problem, says WMA President #supportTMA

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Will you get the flu vaccine this year? Let us know in our quick poll #poll #preventflu

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Message from Ms Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan on the occasion of the International Symposium on Universal Health Coverage organised by the World Medical Association together with the Taiwan Medical Association. #HealthForAll #UHC #WHA71 #Taiwan @iingwen

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WMA President has called for immediate release of Turkish Medical Association leaders who have been arrested overnight

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If the flu virus reaches the lungs, it can trigger an asthma attack. The flu shot is the best way to #preventflu #vaccineswork

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Keep #asthma patients safe by recommending influenza immunization #vaccineswork #preventflu #eufightingflu

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Research shows the flu shot prevents 59% to 78% of severe asthma attacks. Encourage vaccination to #preventflu #vaccineswork

Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccines in Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed

There is uncertainty about the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in persons with asthma and its impact on asthma outcomes, which may contribute to the suboptimal vaccination rates in persons...

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#WMAGA2019 WMA Opposition to Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide "No physician should be forced to participate in euthanasia or assisted suicide, nor should any physician be obliged to make referral decisions to this end." Full Press Release:

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The Turkish Government’s harassment of the Turkish Medical Association has been strongly criticised by the World Medical Association (WMA). Full article: #FreeSebnem

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9 years

World Medical Association adds its support to junior doctors strike in England over British Government’s plans to impose a new contract

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4 years

The World Medical Association repeats its plea for Taiwan’s admission to the World Health Assembly. Full press release: @WHO @DrTedros #Taiwan

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8 years

Check out this staff flu project delivering key messages about the importance of #HCP flu vaccination #preventflu

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WMA calls on Russian leaders to respect the work of doctors and nurses in Ukraine and the neutrality of health care institutions. #Ukraine #NotATarget @ICRC

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The international medical community calls for release and acquittal of Prof. Şebnem Korur Fincancı. #FreeSebnem

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WMA strongly condemns any sort of violence against health care professionals. #ProtectPhysicians #NotATarget

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The World Medical Association has expressed its grave concern over the arrests of leaders of the Turkish Medical Association

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WMA urges physicians not to implement IAAF rules on classifying women athletes Full press release in EN, FR and SP:

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Asthma and the flu don't mix well. Recommend vaccination to all asthma patients to #preventflu #vaccineswork

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"Gender equality in healthcare is not just a goal but a necessity. It is integral to ensuring the health and well-being of all individuals, leaving no one behind" - Dr. Lujain AlQodmani, WMA President 2023-2024 Full inaugural speech: @LujainAlqodmani

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Catching the flu when you have #asthma can be fatal. Recommend vaccination to #preventflu #vaccineswork #healthforall

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Turkish Court Strips Nation’s Top Doctors of their Positions Read the joint press release with @P4HR , @CPME_EUROPA and @IRCT @ttborgtr

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The president of @ColmedChile , Dr. @izkia supporting WMA in her live TV intervention about the current crisis in the health sector. #LaSaludEsUnDerecho

Colegio Médico de Chile - Colmed Chile

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Nuestra Pdta. Dra. @izkia Siches, junto al Dr. Enrique Morales, Pdte. Dpto. DDHH, expusieron ante la Comisión que analiza la procedencia de la acusación constitucional al ex ministro del Interior, las violaciones a los DDHH durante las manifestaciones.

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The World Medical Association stands firmly for the principles of medical neutrality as defined by the Geneva Convention and calls on all parties to respect International Law and the integrity of unrelated civilian populations.

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6 years

Only a few days to go until European #Immunization Week! The ‘EU Manifesto on Influenza #Vaccination summit on Tuesday will bring together the broader #flu community to discuss real change #EUFightingFlu #ImmunizeEurope

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WMA and @CPME_EUROPA express deep concern about the conflict in Ukraine initiated by the Russian Federation and strongly stress that the international principle of medical neutrality and human rights must be respected. Full press release: #Ukraine

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WMA welcomes the release of all remaining members of the Turkish Medical Association Council. All intimidation against the TMA must now cease #supportTMA

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7 years

'War IS a public health problem' - #supportTMA

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3 years

Today is the International Day of the Medical Profession, an initiative approved by WMA last year at the proposal of the Spanish General Medical Council @OMC_Espana

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6 years

29-year-old Victoria shares her experience: “I had no idea that flu could be so dangerous for people with asthma and it nearly killed me. Since then, I always get the flu jab.

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6 years

3 members of the TMA’s council have just been released! They are still prosecuted and assigned to obligations weekly (signature of an official document at the police station), but no jail. The other members, still in custody, will be heard by the prosecutor on Monday. #supportTMA

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7 years

WMA condemns the arrests and the threats of physical violence and the criminal complaint that have been made against the Turkish Medical Association. Press release: #supportTMA

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4 years

‘The over-riding objective [of governments] has been austerity, and life expectancy for the worst off has declined,’said Sir Michael Marmot, professor of epidemiology and public health at University College London Full article: @MichaelMarmot #COVID19

Tackle climate crisis and poverty with zeal of Covid-19 fight, scientists urge

Actions taken to suppress coronavirus reveal what measures are possible in an emergency, say experts

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Dr Ashok Philip, Malaysian Medical Association, is the new President-Elect (2024-2025) of the World Medical Association.

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6 years

If a person suffering an asthma attack has the flu, they may not respond well to the emergency treatment they badly need #healthforall #preventflu

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A policy of zero tolerance towards bullying and harassment in the medical profession has been supported by the WMA #WMAGA17

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7 years

Revised physicians’ pledge adopted by WMA today says ‘the health and well-being of my patient will be my first consideration’ #WMAGA17

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6 years

The 8 other members of the Turkish Medical Association council have just been released as well! Like the 3 others, they are still prosecuted and assigned to obligations weekly (signature of an official document at the police station), but not anymore in detention. #supportTMA

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7 years

Health care personnel have a right to safe & decent working environments, free from discrimination, coercion & violence - WMA

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10 months

The Preliminary Meeting of the 224th Council Session and the meetings of the various WMA Committees took place today in Kigali, Rwanda. All newly adopted policies by the WMA General Assembly will be published on the WMA website: @RwandaMedicalAs

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First Day of the WMA Council meeting in Santiago, Chile where physician leaders from national medical associations around the world will debate a number of key issues including the policy on euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. #WMACouncil2019

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@medwma

8 years

#HCPs must lead by example. Luckily, getting the flu jab only takes a few seconds ;-) #preventflu

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5 moments for #HandHygiene 1.Before touching a patient 2.Before a clean/aseptic procedure 3.After body fluid exposure risk 4.After touching a patient 5.After touching patient surroundings #CleanHands save lives! @WMAJDN @IFMSA @ICNurses

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@medwma

2 years

Turkish authorities have an opportunity today to release from custody one of its most internationally respected human rights defenders, Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı, who has been unlawfully detained since 26 October 2022.

Mersin Tabip Odası

@MersinTabipOda

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#FreeSebnem #ŞebnemHocaİçinÇağlayandayız

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'We call on the Turkish authorities to immediately release physician leaders and to end the campaign of intimidation' - WMA President #supportTMA

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6 years

WMA @medWMA condemns the arrest by Turkish authorities of Prof. Onur Hamzaoglu, physician editor of Society and Physicians journal, published by Turkish Medical Association #supportTMA

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The WMA General Assembly takes place this week in Kigali, Rwanda, hosted by the Rwanda Medical Association. All newly adopted policies will be published on the WMA website: @RwandaMedicalAs

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7 years

WMA condemns bullying or harassment in the medical profession. Raising awareness of inappropriate behaviour is an important step in the process of eliminating the problem

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8 years

Read why is immunisation against flu is essential for medical professionals #preventflu #HCPs

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The 223rd WMA Council Session taking in Nairobi, Kenya starts today. The WMA Council meets bi-annually, once in the spring and again in autumn immediately preceding the annual WMA General Assembly.

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On World Veterinary Day, WMA recognizes the role of veterinarians as essential health professionals who work tirelessly to control zoonotic diseases, safeguarding both animal and human populations. #WVD2024 #worldvetday #worldveterinaryday @WorldVetAssoc

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A Message to all Physicians from the President of the World Medical Association, Dr Miguel Jorge: #Covid -19

A Message to all Physicians from the President of the World Medical...

Transcript of the speech available on the WMA website: https://bit.ly/3daoEsFA Message to all Physicians from the President of the World Medical AssociationD...

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7 years

A modern successor to the Hippocratic Oath for physicians has been approved by WMA at its General Assembly WMAGA17

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2 years

Press Release: Turkish physician leader’s arrest condemned by WMA: @ttborgtr

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Free Şebnem Korur Fincancı and end systematic silencing of health professionals Full article: @ttborgtr @TheLancet

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The arrest and harassment of doctors while treating patients in the #Myanmar protests has been condemned by the World Medical Association. full press release available here:

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World Medical Association Clarifies Position on Collective Action and Condemns Government Interference in Korean Medical Association. Full Press Release: #SupportKMA @kmasns #korea

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The World Medical Association has called on all governments to condemn the recent prison sentences against leaders of the Turkish Medical Association: #supportTMA @ttborgtr @CPME_EUROPA

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6 years

A call for the leaders of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) to be reinstalled following their dismissal by the Turkish Government has come from the World Medical Association. Full Press Release: #SupportTMA

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7 years

Junior doctors in Poland, on hunger strike over poor pay and conditions, and healthcare funding, receive full support of WMA #WMAGA17

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@medwma

5 years

How would you engage your team and patients to get the #flushot ? Get inspired by the @gloshospitals staff #Influenza #Vaccineswork

Gloucestershire Hospitals IPC Team

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Calling all our patient facing staff @gloshospitals to come and get your #influenzavaccine were at at GRH atrium. @GlosIPC and Staff Nurse Dawn Harding are here to keep our staff & patients safe from #Influenza and entertained #DabwithaJab @BostonCoral

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A warm welcome to all delegates coming to the 223rd WMA Council Session taking place this week in Nairobi, Kenya. The WMA Council meets bi-annually, once in the spring and again in autumn immediately preceding the annual WMA General Assembly.

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WMA joins CPME into condemning the conviction of internationally renowned physician to 2 years, 8 months and 15 days in jail in Istanbul today. ➡️ Press release: #FreeSebnem @CPME_EUROPA

Conviction of leading Turkish doctor is gross miscarriage of justice

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World Medical Association Stands Firm in Support of Korean Medical Association Amid Government-Induced Crisis Full PR: #SupportKMA @kmasns #korea

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Dr. Ardis Hoven, Chair of WMA Council, said the WMA strongly supported the claim from the Turkish Medical Association that this was ‘nothing less than a blatant assault on the profession of medicine, not only in Turkey but throughout the world’. Full PR:

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Turkish Medical Association: "War is a human-made public health problem with effects of destroying nature and humankind, threat to social life. " #supportTMA

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Dr Klaus Reinhardt, President of the German Medical Association, emphasizes the importance of physicians putting patients over politics.

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The acquittal of Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp comes after nearly one year facing charges for his work defending human rights. Unfortunately, physicians are still a target. Authorities must stop using counter-terrorism legislation to target activists. @insanhaklari @ttborgtr #Turkey

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What happens when frontline health care personnel contract #COVID19 while treating patients? In some countries, they are now seen as a health hazard. Some have been violently abused by the public. Here are 6 ways to protect them now: #NotATarget

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Unfortunately, for a part of the population, pollution is a daily reality, not an art installation. The WMA Resolution on Climate Emergency states the important role of health professionals in #ClimateChange 📖 #COP25 #COP25Madrid

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Miguel Jorge, presidente de la AMM “No estamos testeando lo suficiente y nuestros números de casos y muertes son subestimadas”

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A message of sympathy and support for physicians and other health personnel deployed to the earthquake disaster areas in Turkey and Syria has come from the World Medical Association. #Turkey #Syria #WorldMedicalAssociation

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Threat to Dismantle Turkish Medical Association Strongly Criticised Full press release:

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World Medical Association Stands Firm in Support of Korean Medical Association Amid Government-Induced Crisis Full Press Release: @kmasns #korea

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WMA Statement on #bullying and #harassment within the medical profession:

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‘I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard’ - the WMA's revised doctors’ Pledge

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The World Medical Association is today marking its 70th anniversary and World Medical Ethics Day

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The Mayor of Berlin, Franziska Giffey, welcoming the delegates of the WMA General Assembly.

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WMA’s revised physicians’ pledge makes explicit reference for first time to respecting the autonomy of the patient #WMAGA17

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WMA President sends his New Year message to all physicians in the world! Full text is available at

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4 years

Prof Frank Ulrich Montgomery, who chairs WMA, said: "This pandemic should be a powerful reminder of how successful vaccines have been. "But instead anti-vaxxers are using Facebook to spread toxic lies and conspiracy theories." Source:

Facebook 'danger to public health' warns report

A study from an activist group suggests health misinformation was viewed 3.8 billion times in the past year.

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The World Medical Association has committed the world’s 12 million physicians to promoting the benefits of universal health coverage across the globe. Full press release: #UHC #UHC2030 #WHA72 #UniversalHealthCoverage

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Physician Leaders Call for an Effective Ceasefire in Sudan. Full Press Release: @UN @ICRC #sudan #ceasefire

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6 years

Tomorrow is a #MakeADifferenceDay and you can make a difference in the fight against influenza. Sign our Manifesto and protect the most vulnerable people against severe consequences of influenza. #HerdImmunity #EUFightingFlu

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Join our fight against #flu and show your support for the EU Manifesto on Influenza Vaccination by signing up to our Thunderclap here #EUFightingFlu #ImmunizeEurope #VaccinesWork

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Asthmatics need to get immunised because colds and #flu are the main trigger for potentially fatal flare-ups, according to the charity @asthmauk

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