21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference — Wellington, New Zealand
Join us in Wellington, 10–13 April 2026, hosted by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network under the theme of Whānau Ora and Mātauranga Māori. Registration is now open.
Announcements, conference highlights, photo galleries, and webinar recordings from across our global rural health network.
Five commitments adopted in Manila on 6 August 2026, with the Summit's final report and three pre-Summit webinars.
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Young rural doctors in Indonesia, AfriWON stories, Wendell Berry and the month's best rural reading.
Read the issue arrow_forwardJoin us in Wellington, 10–13 April 2026, hosted by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network under the theme of Whānau Ora and Mātauranga Māori. Registration is now open.
Released at the 20th World Rural Health Conference in Limerick, Ireland — calling for urgent action on rural health equity, workforce, and climate-resilient primary care.
A strategic framework setting out global priorities — from workforce development and technology equity to community-centred models of care for rural populations.
Watch conference keynotes, webinar recordings, and short features from our global network.
Key moments and keynote excerpts from the 20th World Rural Health Conference in Limerick, Ireland.
Panel discussion with WHO and Rural WONCA leaders on rebuilding and retaining the rural health workforce globally.
Ambassadors from across Asia Pacific, Africa, and Iberoamericana share their rural medicine journeys and mentorship experiences.
Moments from our global conferences, workshops, and community health initiatives around the world.
Earlier posts from Rural Miscellany, Dr John Wynn-Jones' regular bulletin published on behalf of Rural WONCA.