Why You Should Join Us for WONCA APR 2026

Check out what awaits you at WONCA-APR 2026 in Iloilo City, Philippines – and don’t miss the extended early bird registration deadline on Friday, January 16, 2026!

Have you registered for WONCA-APR 2026 yet? If not, now is the time, as the early bird deadline has just been extended until January 16, 2026! With the scientific program coming together, there are many good reasons why family physicians worldwide should join us in Iloilo City, Philippines, next March.

Held in conjunction with the 65th Anniversary and Annual Convention of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP), WONCA-APR 2026 will give you a unique chance to combine global exchange with local insight.

The scientific program is strong and varied, with keynote and plenary lectures, abstract and poster sessions, the prestigious Wes Fabb Oration, and the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Five Star Doctor Awarding. You can also expand your skills beyond traditional lectures: a selection of practical pre-conference workshops on March 24 will cover topics such as palliative and end-of-life care; community-focused geriatric care; and “culinary medicine,” helping family doctors offer lifestyle and diet counselling in a culturally sensitive way.

On March 25–26, medical and practice tours will immerse you in real-world learning, from sustainable-hospital programs to hospice and palliative-care facilities, preventive and lifestyle medicine models, and community- or heritage-based primary-care practices set in unique cultural contexts.

Attendees will also benefit from opportunities to build meaningful professional and cultural connections. WONCA-APR 2026 will bring together family physicians, primary-care leaders, and healthcare providers from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond — a rare chance to exchange ideas, share innovations, and reinforce our commitment to equitable, community-centred care.

In addition, you’ll hear from two globally respected voices in family medicine: Karen Flegg and Viviana Martinez-Bianchi. Karen Flegg, immediate Past President of WONCA, brings extensive experience from rural and remote-area practice in Australia, with a strong focus on Aboriginal health, women’s health, geriatrics, and mentoring the next generation of family doctors. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, current WONCA President, is a global health advocate and educator known for her work in health equity, community engagement, and strengthening primary care worldwide.

If you want to enrich your practice, connect with peers worldwide, and immerse yourself in a culturally vibrant and professionally rewarding environment, WONCA-APR 2026 in Iloilo is a must-attend. Be sure to register by the final early bird deadline on Friday, January 16, 2026 to get the best rates.

For more details, visit wonca-apr2026.org

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