WORLD
FAMILY
DOCTOR
DAY
Healthy Planet, Healthy People.
19.May.2024
THE HEALTH OF
OUR PATIENTS
DEPENDS ON THE
HEALTH OF
OUR PLANET.
This year, we celebrate World Family Doctor Day under the theme “Healthy Planet, Healthy People,” emphasizing the link between the health of our planet and the health of our patients.
HEALTHY PLANET,
HEALTHY PEOPLE.
Climate change is the biggest health threat of the 21st century.
As family doctors, we see the impact that climate change is having on the health of our patients, across the world.
On World Family Doctor Day, 19 May 2024, join us in raising our voices to demand urgent action on climate change to safeguard the health of populations around the world.
WATCH OUR VIDEO
CLIMATE CHANGE IS A HEALTH ISSUE
The degradation of natural resources, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and climate change are not isolated environmental issues; they have profound consequences on the health and well-being of people worldwide.
We call on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change to safeguard the health of populations worldwide.
Family
Doctors:
Frontline Observers
and Advocates
Family doctors witness the health impacts of climate change firsthand, from increased respiratory illnesses due to pollution to the spread of vector-borne diseases with changing climates. Their observations are crucial for understanding and combating the health effects of environmental changes. By documenting these impacts and leading by example in sustainable practices, family doctors can make significant contributions to mitigating climate change's health risks.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A message from WONCA President, Assoc Prof Karen Flegg.
PRIMARY CARE
IS KEY
Primary care is key to cutting healthcare sector's carbon footprint. By focusing on early disease detection and lifestyle changes, it reduces the need for resource intensive medical treatments later. This not only improves health outcomes but also significantly lowers emissions by minimizing energy-intensive procedures.
DISCOVER OUR SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
Access logos, key messages, social media banners, graphic assets, frames and more.
The toolkit provides comprehensive resources to help health professionals understand the health impacts of climate change, as well as health co-benefits of climate action, build confidence in communication, and engage with various stakeholders effectively. By empowering health and care workers to communicate about climate change and health, it aims to drive collective action towards mitigating climate change, building resilience and safeguarding public health.
WORLD
FAMILY
DOCTOR
DAY
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