Medics worldwide: news from the IFMSA
BMJ 2004; 328 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.040393 (Published 01 March 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;328:040393- Emily Spry, president1
- 1IFMSA
IFMSA at the World Health Organization
At the recent meeting of the World Health Organization Executive Board meeting, the United States stirred up controversy by once again blocking anti-obesity proposals aimed at fighting non-communicable disease burdens across the world. The United States was accused of bowing to pressure from the American sugar barons by the leader of the initiative.1 The international federation of medical students' associations (IFMSA) was there to support emphasis on the need for youth friendly health services in a paper on reproductive health. The proposals will be considered for final adoption by all …
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