WONCA-APR 2026 Shines at WONCA World Conference in Lisbon
Last month, members of the Steering Committee for the 27th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference (WONCA-APR 2026) visited Lisbon during the WONCA World Conference 2025.
From September 17–21, delegates from the Philippines participated in oral lectures, symposia, and poster presentations, while also introducing WONCA-APR 2026 in Iloilo City to an international audience.
Members of the WONCA-APR 2026 Steering Committee at WONCA World 2025 in Lisbon
The WONCA World Conference provided an ideal platform to foster global engagement for WONCA-APR 2026 in Iloilo City, as the conference attracted over 4,300 participants from 117 countries. Our delegates effectively piqued interest in WONCA-APR 2026 through meaningful conversations, collaborative meetings, and calls for contributions to the conference’s scientific program.
Delegates from the Philippines at the WONCA World Conference 2025
One of the highlights of our promotional activities was a talk by WONCA-APR 2026 Overall Chair Dr. Karin Estepa-Garcia, who enthusiastically invited all participants to Iloilo City next March.
Dr. Karin Estepa-Garcia, Overall Chair, promoting the WONCA Asia-Pacific Region Conference 2026 during one of the sessions at WONCA World 2025
Another standout aspect of the promotional efforts was having delegates from the Philippines stationed at booths throughout the five-day event. They distributed Filipino souvenirs and shared information about Iloilo City to encourage more participation in the upcoming March conference.
Delegates at WONCA World 2025 distributing Filipino souvenirs and delicacies as part of the promotions for WONCA-APR 2026
Themed “Family Physicians Gifted to Give: Hearts that Care for Persons, Family, and Community,” the WONCA-APR 2026 conference will emphasize the vital role of family physicians in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. It aims to strengthen families and communities through innovation and tradition.
The conference will take place in Iloilo City, often called “the heart of the Philippines,” and will showcase groundbreaking research and ideas in family and community medicine, inspired by Filipino traditions.
Early bird registration is open until December 15, 2025. We warmly invite family physicians from around the world to join us in Iloilo next March!
For more information, visit wonca-apr2026.org.