Jacques de Haller
@jacques-de-haller.bsky.social
Family Doctor.
Chair of WMA Associate Members, Past-Pres. of European Doctors and of the Swiss Medical Association.
I tweet on health politics, but not only: good health also requires a decent society for all !
Chair of WMA Associate Members, Past-Pres. of European Doctors and of the Swiss Medical Association.
I tweet on health politics, but not only: good health also requires a decent society for all !
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The latest World Medical Journal features the WMA General Assembly Report from Porto, covering key policy updates, ethical discussions, leadership highlights and priorities for 2026.
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#GlobalHealth
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December 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The latest World Medical Journal features the WMA General Assembly Report from Porto, covering key policy updates, ethical discussions, leadership highlights and priorities for 2026.
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#GlobalHealth
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#GlobalHealth
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⌛ Time is running out to rebalance the pharmaceutical sector for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems
💊 The final negotiations on the EU’s General Pharmaceutical legislation are gathering pace towards the finish line
👉 Read why this matters: cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...
💊 The final negotiations on the EU’s General Pharmaceutical legislation are gathering pace towards the finish line
👉 Read why this matters: cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
⌛ Time is running out to rebalance the pharmaceutical sector for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems
💊 The final negotiations on the EU’s General Pharmaceutical legislation are gathering pace towards the finish line
👉 Read why this matters: cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...
💊 The final negotiations on the EU’s General Pharmaceutical legislation are gathering pace towards the finish line
👉 Read why this matters: cpme.eu/news/the-eu-...
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WMA has adopted its Statement on Ethical Guidelines for the International Migration of Health Workers emphasising fair recruitment and protection of health workers’ rights:
🔗 https://ow.ly/6lwf50Xr9B0
#MedicalEthics
🔗 https://ow.ly/6lwf50Xr9B0
#MedicalEthics
WMA - The World Medical Association-WMA Statement on Ethical Guidelines for the International Migration of Physicians
WMA - The World Medical Association
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
WMA has adopted its Statement on Ethical Guidelines for the International Migration of Health Workers emphasising fair recruitment and protection of health workers’ rights:
🔗 https://ow.ly/6lwf50Xr9B0
#MedicalEthics
🔗 https://ow.ly/6lwf50Xr9B0
#MedicalEthics
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#JustPublished!
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
ECDC recommends vaccinating without delay due to early flu circulation
Influenza detections are increasing unusually early in European Union/European Economic Area countries (EU/EEA) compared to previous years, with a timing three to four weeks earlier than the two most ...
www.ecdc.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#JustPublished!
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
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📢 Doctors, nurses, health and care workers warn EU: don’t scrap EU4Health
Alongside @epsu.bsky.social & @efnbrussels.bsky.social, we call on @europarl.europa.eu & @consilium.europa.eu to prioritise long-term investment in Europe's #HealthWorkforce in the #EUBudget
👉 www.cpme.eu/news/doctors...
Alongside @epsu.bsky.social & @efnbrussels.bsky.social, we call on @europarl.europa.eu & @consilium.europa.eu to prioritise long-term investment in Europe's #HealthWorkforce in the #EUBudget
👉 www.cpme.eu/news/doctors...
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📢 Doctors, nurses, health and care workers warn EU: don’t scrap EU4Health
Alongside @epsu.bsky.social & @efnbrussels.bsky.social, we call on @europarl.europa.eu & @consilium.europa.eu to prioritise long-term investment in Europe's #HealthWorkforce in the #EUBudget
👉 www.cpme.eu/news/doctors...
Alongside @epsu.bsky.social & @efnbrussels.bsky.social, we call on @europarl.europa.eu & @consilium.europa.eu to prioritise long-term investment in Europe's #HealthWorkforce in the #EUBudget
👉 www.cpme.eu/news/doctors...
This Statement also asks that treatments be evidence-based, especially with minors – an important point for an ethical care!
The WMA has revised its Statement on Trans People, adopted at the GA in Porto. It condemns discrimination and violence and calls for accessible and inclusive healthcare systems.
Read more: https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-statement-on-transgender-people/
#MedicalEthics
Read more: https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-statement-on-transgender-people/
#MedicalEthics
WMA - The World Medical Association-WMA Statement on Trans People
In most cultures, an individual’s sex is assigned at birth according to primary physical sex characteristics. Individuals are expected to identify with their assigned sex (gender identity) and behave according to specific cultural norms strongly associated with this (gender expression). Gender ident…
www.wma.net
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This Statement also asks that treatments be evidence-based, especially with minors – an important point for an ethical care!
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In a letter to PM Netanyahu, the World Medical Association urges Israel to uphold due process for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya detained since Dec 2024 without charge and other Gaza health workers.
🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/43g89a5
#HumanRights #MedicalEthics #MedSky
🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/43g89a5
#HumanRights #MedicalEthics #MedSky
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
In a letter to PM Netanyahu, the World Medical Association urges Israel to uphold due process for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya detained since Dec 2024 without charge and other Gaza health workers.
🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/43g89a5
#HumanRights #MedicalEthics #MedSky
🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/43g89a5
#HumanRights #MedicalEthics #MedSky
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At the recent WMA General Assembly in Porto, the medical community has adopted a suite of new and updated policies reaffirming our commitment to ethics, human rights, and the evolving challenges of global health.
🔗 https://www.wma.net/policy/current-policies/ #MedicalEthics
🔗 https://www.wma.net/policy/current-policies/ #MedicalEthics
WMA - The World Medical Association-Current Policies
WMA - The World Medical Association
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October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
At the recent WMA General Assembly in Porto, the medical community has adopted a suite of new and updated policies reaffirming our commitment to ethics, human rights, and the evolving challenges of global health.
🔗 https://www.wma.net/policy/current-policies/ #MedicalEthics
🔗 https://www.wma.net/policy/current-policies/ #MedicalEthics
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WMA has adopted a landmark Statement on Artificial and Augmented Intelligence in Medical Care, outlining global ethical principles to guide the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Press Release: www.wma.net/news-post/wo...
#MedicalEthics
Press Release: www.wma.net/news-post/wo...
#MedicalEthics
October 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
WMA has adopted a landmark Statement on Artificial and Augmented Intelligence in Medical Care, outlining global ethical principles to guide the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Press Release: www.wma.net/news-post/wo...
#MedicalEthics
Press Release: www.wma.net/news-post/wo...
#MedicalEthics
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📢 Landmark survey by @whoeurope.bsky.social reports worrying proportion of doctors experiencing depression & passive suicidal thoughts
👉 Read the #MeNDsurvey: iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
Our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos addressed today's survey launch on #WorldMentalHealthDay
👉 Read the #MeNDsurvey: iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
Our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos addressed today's survey launch on #WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📢 Landmark survey by @whoeurope.bsky.social reports worrying proportion of doctors experiencing depression & passive suicidal thoughts
👉 Read the #MeNDsurvey: iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
Our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos addressed today's survey launch on #WorldMentalHealthDay
👉 Read the #MeNDsurvey: iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
Our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos addressed today's survey launch on #WorldMentalHealthDay
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The #HealthWorkforce dedicates their lives to caring for others – but who is caring for them?
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos will discuss European action to protect doctors' mental health at the #MeNDsurvey launch
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos will discuss European action to protect doctors' mental health at the #MeNDsurvey launch
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025
October 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The #HealthWorkforce dedicates their lives to caring for others – but who is caring for them?
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos will discuss European action to protect doctors' mental health at the #MeNDsurvey launch
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, our Vice President Dr Péter Álmos will discuss European action to protect doctors' mental health at the #MeNDsurvey launch
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025
Very interesting results of a high-quality and broad study. Have a look!
Join us at the online launch of the #MeNDsurvey report with @whoeurope.bsky.social – the most comprehensive look at the mental health and well-being of nurses and doctors across Europe
📊 120,000+ health workers, 29 countries
📅 10 October | 10:00 CEST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025
📊 120,000+ health workers, 29 countries
📅 10 October | 10:00 CEST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/MeNDsurvey2025
October 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Very interesting results of a high-quality and broad study. Have a look!
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The WMA General Assembly 2025 will take place in Porto, 🇵🇹 on 8–11 Oct.
Global physicians will gather to discuss medical ethics, health policy & the future of healthcare.
Follow #WMA2025Porto next week for live updates!
Global physicians will gather to discuss medical ethics, health policy & the future of healthcare.
Follow #WMA2025Porto next week for live updates!
September 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The WMA General Assembly 2025 will take place in Porto, 🇵🇹 on 8–11 Oct.
Global physicians will gather to discuss medical ethics, health policy & the future of healthcare.
Follow #WMA2025Porto next week for live updates!
Global physicians will gather to discuss medical ethics, health policy & the future of healthcare.
Follow #WMA2025Porto next week for live updates!
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📢 Read the new World Medical Journal issue, out now! 🔗 Big thanks to all contributors & the editorial team, Helena Chapman, Maira Sudraba-Sangoviča, & the Latvian Medical Assn. #MedSky #GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #UHC @ashokphilip.bsky.social, WMA Junior Doctors Network, Pablo Estrella Porter
September 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📢 Read the new World Medical Journal issue, out now! 🔗 Big thanks to all contributors & the editorial team, Helena Chapman, Maira Sudraba-Sangoviča, & the Latvian Medical Assn. #MedSky #GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #UHC @ashokphilip.bsky.social, WMA Junior Doctors Network, Pablo Estrella Porter
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Die BÄK unterstützt eine Resolution der mittel- und osteuropäischen Ärztekammern (ZEVA-Symposium), die Anfang September in Skopje verabschiedet wurde. Darin sprechen die unterzeichnenden Kammern der Ungarischen Ärztekammer (MOK) ihre volle Solidarität aus.
www.bundesaerztekammer.de/presse/aktue...
www.bundesaerztekammer.de/presse/aktue...
September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Die BÄK unterstützt eine Resolution der mittel- und osteuropäischen Ärztekammern (ZEVA-Symposium), die Anfang September in Skopje verabschiedet wurde. Darin sprechen die unterzeichnenden Kammern der Ungarischen Ärztekammer (MOK) ihre volle Solidarität aus.
www.bundesaerztekammer.de/presse/aktue...
www.bundesaerztekammer.de/presse/aktue...
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Medicine must be rooted in evidence, compassion, and integrity. But today, long-standing ethical standards are being challenged by rising ideologies and political pressures around the world.
📄 Discover the WMA Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics #MedSky
📄 Discover the WMA Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics #MedSky
WMA - The World Medical Association-WMA Council Resolution to Uphold the Ethical Framework of Healthcare
WMA - The World Medical Association
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September 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Medicine must be rooted in evidence, compassion, and integrity. But today, long-standing ethical standards are being challenged by rising ideologies and political pressures around the world.
📄 Discover the WMA Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics #MedSky
📄 Discover the WMA Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics #MedSky
Sounds clear: "Not any evidence"!
The European Medicines Agency has not found "any evidence linking the use of paracetamol during the pregnancy and autism", a spokesperson said in response to Donald Trump's latest claim.
September 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sounds clear: "Not any evidence"!
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📣 @medwma.bsky.social is recruiting its next Secretary General. An opportunity to direct a diverse, multicultural team & shape WMA’s influence in #GlobalHealth, #Medicalethics and advocacy. 🔗 See more ow.ly/baUK50WQ5Zi #PhysicianLeadership #PublicHealth #HealthcareWorkforce #MedSky
September 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📣 @medwma.bsky.social is recruiting its next Secretary General. An opportunity to direct a diverse, multicultural team & shape WMA’s influence in #GlobalHealth, #Medicalethics and advocacy. 🔗 See more ow.ly/baUK50WQ5Zi #PhysicianLeadership #PublicHealth #HealthcareWorkforce #MedSky
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The WMA September Newsletter is here!
Stay informed and join the conversation shaping the future of medical ethics and global health.
👉 Read the full newsletter: preview.mailerlite.com/t8x4q0n8m6/2...
#GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #MedSky
Stay informed and join the conversation shaping the future of medical ethics and global health.
👉 Read the full newsletter: preview.mailerlite.com/t8x4q0n8m6/2...
#GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #MedSky
September 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The WMA September Newsletter is here!
Stay informed and join the conversation shaping the future of medical ethics and global health.
👉 Read the full newsletter: preview.mailerlite.com/t8x4q0n8m6/2...
#GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #MedSky
Stay informed and join the conversation shaping the future of medical ethics and global health.
👉 Read the full newsletter: preview.mailerlite.com/t8x4q0n8m6/2...
#GlobalHealth #MedicalEthics #MedSky
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September 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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📢 The European Health Alliance on Alcohol, including CPME, warns that measures in the EU Wine Package raise urgent public health concerns, such as:
🔵 Allowing wines with up to 6% ABV to be labelled as “low-alcohol”
🔵 Permitting digital-only labelling
👉 cpme.eu/news/6-alcoh...
🔵 Allowing wines with up to 6% ABV to be labelled as “low-alcohol”
🔵 Permitting digital-only labelling
👉 cpme.eu/news/6-alcoh...
September 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📢 The European Health Alliance on Alcohol, including CPME, warns that measures in the EU Wine Package raise urgent public health concerns, such as:
🔵 Allowing wines with up to 6% ABV to be labelled as “low-alcohol”
🔵 Permitting digital-only labelling
👉 cpme.eu/news/6-alcoh...
🔵 Allowing wines with up to 6% ABV to be labelled as “low-alcohol”
🔵 Permitting digital-only labelling
👉 cpme.eu/news/6-alcoh...
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🚭 A broad coalition of European health organisations is urgently calling on EU Member States to strongly support the revision of the EU Tobacco Excise Directive
👉 Joint letter and press release: cpme.eu/news/europea...
@partnershipfree.bsky.social
👉 Joint letter and press release: cpme.eu/news/europea...
@partnershipfree.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🚭 A broad coalition of European health organisations is urgently calling on EU Member States to strongly support the revision of the EU Tobacco Excise Directive
👉 Joint letter and press release: cpme.eu/news/europea...
@partnershipfree.bsky.social
👉 Joint letter and press release: cpme.eu/news/europea...
@partnershipfree.bsky.social
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WMA adopted a new Resolution calling on its members and national governments to stand firm and actively protect the ethical foundations of the medical profession.
📄 Discover the Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics
#MedSky
📄 Discover the Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics
#MedSky
September 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
WMA adopted a new Resolution calling on its members and national governments to stand firm and actively protect the ethical foundations of the medical profession.
📄 Discover the Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics
#MedSky
📄 Discover the Resolution here: www.wma.net/policies-pos...
#MedicalEthics
#MedSky
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📣 @medwma.bsky.social is recruiting its next Secretary General. An opportunity to direct a diverse, multicultural team & shape WMA’s influence in #GlobalHealth, #Medicalethics and advocacy. 🔗 See more ow.ly/baUK50WQ5Zi #PhysicianLeadership #PublicHealth #HealthcareWorkforce #MedSky
September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 @medwma.bsky.social is recruiting its next Secretary General. An opportunity to direct a diverse, multicultural team & shape WMA’s influence in #GlobalHealth, #Medicalethics and advocacy. 🔗 See more ow.ly/baUK50WQ5Zi #PhysicianLeadership #PublicHealth #HealthcareWorkforce #MedSky