The WMA strongly condemns the recent attacks on hospitals in southern Lebanon, which constitute a violation of international humanitarian law and the protection of medical facilities. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, an attack on a hospital in Tyre on 1 June left at least four people dead and 127 injured, including 39 members of […]

The World Medical Association (WMA), in collaboration with the Pontifical Academy for Life and the Israeli Medical Association, convened the Third Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the Declaration of Taipei on 1–2 June 2026 in Vatican City. Focused on Equity, Global Challenges and Ethical Considerations, the meeting brought together international experts in medicine, […]

Geneva, Switzerland: 19 May 2026 Investing in health professionals is fundamental to economic stability and sustainable development, and stronger health systems, according to leaders of the global health professions gathered at a side event hosted by the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) on Tuesday 19 May, during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The […]