World Medical Association Council Meeting

April 20-22, 2017

Avani, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

The WMA will hold a Council meeting at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia from April 20-22, when physician leaders from national medical associations around the world will debate a number of key issues.

Among these will be policy proposals on medical tourism, boxing, medical cannabis, and climate change.

A press conference will be held on Tuesday April 18 at 1pm in the Zebra room at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort to discuss these and other issues. The speakers will be WMA President Dr. Ketan Desai, Zambia Medical Association President Dr. Aaron Mujajati, WMA Chair Dr. Ardis Hoven, and WMA Secretary General Dr. Otmar Kloiber.

Although the WMA Council meeting is not open to the media, anyone wanting more information or wishing to interview participants should contact Nigel Duncan, WMA Public Relations Consultant.

+ 44 (0) 20 8997 3653 (work)
+ 44 (0) 7984 944 403 (mobile)
nduncan@ndcommunications.co.uk