The World Medical Association is pleased to announce that Dr Ramin Parsa-Parsi, MD, MPH, will assume the position of Secretary General of the World Medical Association, effective 1 May 2026. Dr Parsa-Parsi, a physician with a Master of Public Health, brings extensive experience in global health, medical ethics, and international medical leadership. His career spans […]

Geneva, Switzerland: 17 February 2026 The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) warns of a troubling and sustained escalation in violence, intimidation and persecution of health professionals across multiple regions of the world – a pattern that has intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic and now threatens the safety of those providing care in both conflict settings […]