WONCA EMR 2026 Conference Update

Message from Prof. Taghreed Farhat, Chairperson of the WONCA EMR 2026 Conference and President of the Egyptian Family Medicine Association (EFMA):

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

As the Chairperson of the WONCA EMR 2026 Conference and President of the Egyptian Family Medicine Association (EFMA), I am writing to you today with a message of reassurance and commitment. We are closely following developments with the utmost attention to safety, logistics, and the well-being of all attendees.

I am pleased to confirm the following:

Stability and Safety:
The environment in Egypt remains stable and secure, in line with standard international travel and event protocols.

Timely Preparations:
Every aspect of the conference planning, including venue readiness, scientific programme development, accommodation coordination, and participant services, is progressing as scheduled. Our timelines are on track and aligned with what was communicated in our earlier updates.

Ongoing Communication:
Transparency and responsiveness remain priorities for us. We will continue to share timely updates through official channels, including the congress website and direct email communications.

Our commitment remains unwavering, to deliver an enriching, safe, and impactful WONCA EMR 2026 Conference that advances family medicine and primary care across the region.

Thank you for your continued trust and participation. We look forward to welcoming you to Egypt for an outstanding scientific and professional gathering.

Prof. Taghreed Farhat
Chairperson, WONCA EMR 2026 Conference


The WONCA East Mediterranean Region Conference 2026 will take place from 29-31 October 2026 at the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, Egypt. Under the theme Solidarity in Primary Care, the conference will bring together family doctors, educators, researchers and health leaders from across the region and the wider global family medicine community.

The meeting will feature a strong scientific programme, regional collaboration, and opportunities to share research, clinical experience and innovations in primary care.

Full conference information is available on the WONCA website:
https://www.globalfamilydoctor.com/Conferences/EastMediterraneanRegionConference2026.aspx

Visit the official conference website:
https://woncaemr2026.org/