1 Day to Go | Rural WONCA 2026

It all begins tomorrow.

After months of planning, we’re ready to welcome you to Rural WONCA 2026 — a global gathering grounded in community, culture, and a shared commitment to advancing rural health.

Safe travels to those joining us in Wellington. We look forward to seeing you soon.

#RuralWONCA26 #RuralHealth #GlobalHealth #PrimaryCare #ConferenceCountdown #SeeYouSoon

How a three-pill treatment could eliminate a centuries-old disease

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/04/how-a-three-pill-treatment-could-eliminate-a-centuries-old-disease/

New research powered by WorldPop open data reveals 63M women across 34 African countries will miss all essential maternal care by 2025.

Using 1km² geospatial modelling and building footprint data, the VeriXiv preprint exposes stark inequalities - from 5% in #Malawi to 74% in #Chad - and highlights a largely invisible priority population.

Learn more: https://www.worldpop.org/blog/researchers-reveal-63-million-women-at-risk-of-zero-maternal-health-services/

#GeospatialData #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OpenData

Acknowledging Our Bronze Sponsors

We are pleased to recognise our Bronze Sponsors, whose support contributes to the success of Rural WONCA 2026.

Every partnership plays a part in enabling this global gathering — supporting connection, learning, and the continued advancement of rural health and wellbeing.

Thank you for being part of the Rural WONCA journey.

#RuralWONCA26 #BronzeSponsors #RuralHealth #GlobalHealth #PrimaryCare #HealthCommunity #ConferencePartners

Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors

We acknowledge and thank our Gold Sponsors for their valued support of Rural WONCA 2026.

Their contribution helps create a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation — bringing together rural health professionals, leaders, and communities from across the world.

We are grateful for their partnership in supporting this important kaupapa.

#RuralWONCA26 #GoldSponsors #RuralHealth #PrimaryCare #HealthInnovation #GlobalHealth #HealthPartnerships

🌍 Weltgesundheitstag 2026

Gesundheit kennt keine Grenzen. Sie verbindet Menschen, Gesellschaften und Nationen. Am heutigen Tag erinnern wir daran, dass globale Herausforderungen nur gemeinsam gelöst werden können.

Weiterlesen: https://deutsch-taiwanische-gesellschaft.de/meldungen/weltgesundheitstag-2026

#WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll #StandWithTaiwan #GlobalHealth #OneHealth

"They vowed to shut down the big U.S. players and instead channel aid through smaller organizations based in the countries receiving assistance.

But a new analysis shows that the opposite happened: In 2025, a handful of the largest, U.S.-based organizations were given huge new infusions of cash, while smaller groups in developing countries were all but shut out."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/health/trump-foreign-aid.html

#PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #USAID #ForeignAid #ForeignAssistance #USpol

3 Days to Go | Rural WONCA 2026

We’re just three days away from welcoming the global rural health community to Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Final preparations are underway as we get ready for a week of connection, learning, and shared purpose — bringing together voices from across the world to shape the future of rural health.

We look forward to welcoming you.

#RuralWONCA26 #RuralHealth #GlobalHealth #PrimaryCare #ConferenceCountdown #SeeYouInWellington