How can national medical associations work more closely across borders? That question shaped a joint leadership programme organised by the World Medical Association and CANMA in Livingstone, Zambia, from 18–20 August 2026.
The three-day gathering connected physician leaders from across Africa. Alongside opportunities to exchange experience, participants considered how to strengthen CANMA and bring African medical perspectives more effectively into international discussions.
Connecting leadership with collective action
Topics included health financing, workforce challenges, universal health coverage, healthcare innovation and international collaboration.
WMA President Dr Jacqueline Kitulu emphasised collaboration. CANMA President Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa called for collective action and stronger policy contributions.
A platform for the work ahead
The gathering placed CANMA’s future direction at the centre of the conversation. Its themes point to an ongoing task for the coalition: turning connections between associations into sustained dialogue, stronger representation and coordinated work.
This recap is based on the World Medical Association’s report, published 21 August 2026. Read the original WMA report ↗.