Viviana Martinez Bianchi

Family Medicine Doctor. Population Health. Health for All

[Int Society of Nephrology @ISNkidneycare]

One year after the adoption of the first-ever @WHO resolution on kidney health, ISN joined key discussions at #WHA79 to help move from global commitment to practical implementation.

Two side events brought together policymakers, clinicians, and global health partners to explore how kidney health can be better integrated into universal health coverage (UHC), NCD strategies, and primary care systems. Discussions highlighted the importance of prevention, early detection, coordinated care models, and resilient health systems in improving outcomes for people living with kidney disease.

As ISN President @cellotonelli noted: “The focus is now on implementation, moving from the ‘why’ to the ‘how.’”

These conversations build momentum toward stronger, more equitable kidney care worldwide and support progress ahead of the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC.

#KidneyHealthMatters #GlobalHealth #NCDs #UHC #WHA79

[Int Society of Nephrology @ISNkidneycare]

On the sidelines of #WHA79, ISN was pleased to host a dinner bringing together key health leaders and partners for direct dialogue on advancing kidney health within global health agendas.

The discussion convened leaders from government, primary care, industry, and global health organizations, including representatives from @NHSEngland, WONCA, @VantiveHealth, @Novartis, and diplomatic partners.

Conversations focused on strengthening collaboration, advancing integrated care approaches, and translating global commitments into practical action for countries and communities.

#KidneyHealthMatters #GlobalHealth #UHC #NCDs

[Viviana Martinez Bianchi @vivimbmd]

@JuanGrvas Irresponsable.

[Domhnall MacAuley @domhnallmaca]

Family Medicine at the centre of health care…
@vivimbmd @myncafp @PilarAstier
@WoncaEurope @woncaworld @ruralwonca @eyfdm @NAPCRG @AnnFamMed @AFPJournal @TheABFM @aafp @FPMJournal @STFM_FM
#woncaworld #FamilyMedicine #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #health

[Jack Chou @JackChouMD]

Congratulations Dr. @vivimbmd for leading @WoncaWorld and its global impact from #FamilyPhysicians, a proud @aafp member #AAFPCOD

[NCAFP @myncafp]

Congratulations to NCAFP member @vivimbmd, who was inaugurated as the new president of the @WONCAWorld! We look forward to seeing how Dr. Martinez-Bianchi will help improve Family Medicine for family physicians and for patients throughout the world!

[Sergio Minué @sminue]

Viviana Martinez Bianchi (@vivimbmd) y @PilarAstier dos latinoamericanas presidiendo @WoncaWorld en los próximos años: tras 53 años por fin WONCA habla español (https://t.co/BMtN4MCqhk)

[Hans Kluge @hans_kluge]

The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) plays an important role in strengthening primary health care (PHC) and advancing universal health coverage.

In my meeting with WONCA’s incoming President, Prof. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, and President-Elect, Prof. Pilar Astier, I thanked the organization for its leadership in family medicine worldwide.

I emphasized that #PHC has a central place in the new European Programme of Work (#EPW2), where it will guide policies and actions across the European Region. We confirmed that we will keep working closely to strengthen PHC as the basis for better health in the Region.

I also welcomed @WoncaWorld leadership’s strong interest in my flagship initiative on violence against women & girls, and we agreed to working together on this critical issue.

#HealthForAll

[Hans Kluge @hans_kluge]

At #WONCA2025 in Lisbon 🇵🇹, I stressed that primary health care (PHC) is the foundation to address our greatest challenges – from climate change and emergencies to healthy ageing and sexual & gender-based violence.

But #PHC is under strain: health workers are overstretched, posts remain unfilled, communities left waiting.

As a family doctor, I know these challenges. And I assured colleagues that they are not alone. Under the new European Programme of Work, we at @WHO_Europe will

🔹put PHC to at the centre of every national health policy & budget
🔹provide tailored country support & foster cross-country learning
🔹lead thinking on digital health, including AI
🔹amplify the voices of our health workers.

Because investing in PHC is investing in our future.

#HealthForAll

[Tochi Iroku-Malize @tilimd]

A great @WoncaWorld council meeting this past weekend with @aafp @STFM_FM @TheABFM @NAPCRG reps working with global colleagues on promoting #FamMed issues. Celebrated new executive leaders including @vivimbmd & @KimYuMD

[Viviana Martinez Bianchi @vivimbmd]

New in Family Medicine: Write LIFE—Start Writing Without a Research Project.

Grateful to coauthor with Sarah Ramírez, Héctor Arreaza, Donna Baluchi & José Rodríguez.

Practical tips to begin publishing—letters, essays, infographics—no big project needed.

https://t.co/uJOpPbrM1w

[Viviana Martinez Bianchi @vivimbmd]

You Don’t Have to Be a Doctor to Understand This https://t.co/kDegR8ppHd via @NYTOpinion

[PILAR ASTIER-PEÑA @PilarAstier]

#WHA78 Official side even:
Empowering #PHC with #DigitalIntelligence for #UHC moderated by Dr Margaret Chan, honorary DG @WHO .
@WoncaWorld WP on E-health Chair, Ana Luisa Neves, is participating in the pannel discussion offering #FamilyMedicine initiatives & ongoing research.

[PILAR ASTIER-PEÑA @PilarAstier]

@WoncaWorld joins the #78WHA event on "Building Momentum Accelerating Action on the Global Health and Care Workforce by 2030" advocating for a stronger role of family doctors among #primaryhealthcare systems.
@WONCA_QSafety @WoncaEurope @sanoysalvoblog @semfyc @EQuiP_Quality

[PILAR ASTIER-PEÑA @PilarAstier]

@wonca @vivimbmd @WoncaWorld joins #WHA78 side event on Sustainability of care: solutuions for global health workforce development & mobility.
Dr Otmar Kloiber, WMA
Dr Jim Campbell, WHO
Dr Joia Mukherjee, Harvard MS
Leslie Mancuso, JHPIEGO
Andrew Green, Devex
Toward borderless health workforce!

[PILAR ASTIER-PEÑA @PilarAstier]

#WHA78 "Break the Fossil Influence" side event, @WoncaWorld president & president-elect @vivimbmd highlights vital role of #familymedicine in climate-friendly practices & raising civil society awareness of fossil fuel impacts on people’s & planetary health
https://t.co/IJvIG8UJCx

[Viviana Martinez Bianchi @vivimbmd]

Honored to represent family docs at #WHA78 in Geneva as @WoncaWorld President-Elect.
Family doctors are the heart of strong, resilient health systems.We called for investment in training, support for the workforce & person-centered care.

🎥 https://t.co/3yumU4Oc6K

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

In a letter to the 119th Congress, the @aafp outlined policy priorities to elevate and support family medicine, including:
☑️ recognizing the value of primary care
☑️ addressing administrative burden
☑️ increasing the primary care workforce
☑️ improving access to care for all
Read our full letter here: https://t.co/QyqqivELMp

[BU GHC @BU_GHC]

So great to have @vivimbmd, President Elect of @WoncaWorld speaking for the Ostergaard lecture of the Global Health Summit at #AAFPFMX - a family doc who truly represents and promotes health equity everywhere through comprehensive #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthForAll 🩺🏥👩‍⚕️🧑🏿‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💪🌏

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Governments can and should make the health and wellbeing of their populations a core goal of economic policy. With this reorientation, the world stands to advance the health and wellbeing of people everywhere, while ensuring resilience to future health crises.

@MazzucatoM and I wrote for @TheLancet how: