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Report October – December 2023

It was a privilege and honour to welcome our Secretary-General to a virtual meeting organised by Drs. Mandakini Megh and Usha Saraiya on 19th November 2023. Dr. Mariam Jashi was in New Delhi for a high level meeting with a Global Group of Parliamentarians, and the...

Report October – December 2023

With 2023 coming to an end, we look back at an eventful year for KLF and our members. This fall we had our annual fall meeting, discussing home birth and its recent increasing popularity in Sweden. Representatives from the Swedish Midwife Association and the Swedish...

Report October – December 2023

Peru changed its Executive on October 25, 2023. MWIA Peru is also a chapter of PAMWA (Pan American Medical Women Association) and shares the same leaders: President: Dr Milagros Pilar Toledo CastilloVice president: Dr Julia Graciela Ávila ArosemenaSecretary: Dr...

Report October – December 2023

In Puebla, Dr Veronica Clara Torres Rodriguez organised a hybrid meeting on November 24-25, 2023. It was a well-attended event, with the participation of ABMM’s Dr Nise Yamaguchi (Update on cancer disease), Dr Fatima Alves Abreu (Sleep disorders in women), Dr Marilene...

Report October – December 2023

Historic Inauguration of the Medical Women's Association of Pakistan (MWAP) On October 26th, a significant moment was etched in history with the official launch of the Medical Women's Association of Pakistan (MWAP), proudly affiliated with the esteemed Medical Women's...

Report October – December 2023

On Nov. 11, 2023, the Korean Medical Women’s Association (KMWA) held the 2nd Young Women Doctor Literary Awards 2023 at The Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute’s Suh Sungwhan Research Hall. This Award is given to women doctors under 39...

Report October – December 2023

1. JMWA held two online lectures. Both of them have been viewed 200 times on Youtube. 16th Diversity Promotion Symposium on 2023/11/1 “Diverse careers are interesting.'' Dr. Kojima, who is an industrial physician and also serves as director of an apparel company,...

Report October – December 2023

The new triennium for AFMW resulted in the election of the following office bearers: Dr Sarah Coll President, Dr Madhura Naidu VP, Dr Evelyn Konstantopoulos Treasurer, Dr Katrina Harris Secretary. We are grateful to all who put their hand up to help with our vision of...

Report October – December 2023

The women doctors from the Ecuador chapter of the Pan American Alliance of Physicians are also members of MWIA Latin America, representing Equador. The current Executive is: President: Dr. Gina Del Rosario Morales Secretary : Dr. Julia Palacios Montoya Dr. Mercedes...

Report October – December 2023

The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) has been actively engaged in various initiatives, demonstrating a deep commitment to healthcare improvement and advocacy. Here are some recent highlights: Obesity Management: AMWA held a Congressional Briefing in...

Report October – December 2023

Progress Report from FMW Canada

Report October – December 2023

ACTIVITIES of the MEDICAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (MWAZ) 1. MWAZ Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event: “Do it pink- Dance Away Cancer!” MWAZ 2023 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH A powerful day unfolded at the Arcades Shopping Complex Car Park on October...

Report October – December 2023

The goal of the activities conducted was to maintain health and wellbeing of people by promoting healthy behaviours, encouraging regular medical check-ups and offering treatment of early changes that would develop to breast and cervical cancer. Another goal was to...

Report October – December 2023

This report contains the activities of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) from September to November 2023. During this period, the 23rd Biennial Conference and Scientific meeting was held in Port Harcourt with the investiture of the 24th National...

Report October – December 2023

Marking the 2022 “Lesotho Women in Medicine” gala one-year anniversary, the inaugural WIML Congress took place on 24th November 2023. Under the theme of “Medicine, Women and Health Governance”, approximately 55 participants represented medical partnerships between...

Report October – December 2023

Regional and Executive Meetings The Executive continues to engage and coordinate activities for members. Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Greater Accra Regional branch led by Dr Ayongo Mate-Kole, a Family Physician, collaborated with the Society of Family Physicians...