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We’re proud to share that the European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) has been selected to join the WHO/Europe Public Health Innovation Platform, contributing to the thematic area of Health System Transformation.Representing EFPC, Dr Zaza Tsereteli, will collaborate with a diverse group of organizations to share evidence, practical insights, and real-world experience to help identify and scale inno

The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) are calling for a shift towards stronger interprofessional teamwork in primary care to address growing pressures on health systems. Ageing populations, rising healthcare costs, and a shrinking workforce are making it increasingly difficult to ensure accessible, affordable care, particularly for people with complex health and social needs.In a recent  The

The EFPC working group on Migrant Health has published a new position paper calling for more inclusive and equitable primary care systems for migrant populations across Europe. The paper, “Person-centred, community-oriented, and diversity-sensitive primary care for migrants,” appears in the journal Primary Health Care Research & Development.Migration has significantly diversified European societie

On 11 November 2025, EFPC member Mike Traub took the stage at the EPH pre-conference workshop “Re-thinking public health and primary care” to deliver a compelling exploration of how interprofessional collaboration can reshape the future of healthcare in Europe.Mike shared key insights from the PRIMORE (European PRImary care Multi-prOfessional Researcher network) Phase II project, which focuses on

Be part of Europe’s leading Primary Care community!The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Conference Trainee to join our team in preparing the upcoming EFPC 2026 Conference in collaboration with the Bosch Health Campus in Stuttgart, Germany.Timeframe:Start date to be discussed (ideally before March 2026)End date: 9 September 2026About the Conference

We are proud to announce that the European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) has been successful in our application to second mandate of the HERA Civil Society Forum (CSF).Our representatives Elena Petelos, Zaza Tsereteli, and Dimitra Lingri will ensure the voice of primary care is heard in shaping Europe’s preparedness and response to health emergencies.🔹 About HERAThe Health Emergency Preparedness

At this year’s EFPC conference, the conversations didn’t just stay in the meeting rooms — they were brought to life through graphic recording. As experts and participants exchanged ideas on the future of primary care, a visual storyteller captured the energy of the discussions in real time, turning complex topics into engaging illustrations. These drawings highlighted key themes, connected differe

Dear conference delegates,With the #EFPC2025 less than two weeks ahead, we send you the logistic guidance for this year´s conference in Vienna. The schedule for the plenary programme plus parallel sessions can be accessed on the conference webpage.We hope you have taken care of all issues regarding registration, payment of the invoice, flights & accommodation. In case you have any questions, pleas

Great news for all researchers and primary care enthusiasts — the deadline to submit your abstract for the 2025 EFPC Conference in Vienna has been extended to 1 May 2025! Be sure to submit your abstract via the online form.Don't miss your chance to contribute to the conversation on primary care excellence and connect with colleagues from across Europe and beyond.Registrations for the conference ar

The EFPC Board and its’ members have decided to cancel their accounts on X, Facebook and Instagram from tomorrow onwards, as the reliability of these channels is no longer guaranteed due to recent developments.This causes much trouble on different societal aspects like social cohesion, safety for specific (mostly minority) groups, and poses therefor a threat to health in general and increases heal

The conference content committee invites submissions of abstracts (in English language only) for presentations related to the specific scope and purpose of the Vienna conference (Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care) and in general the Organisation of Primary Care. Please check the specific list of EFPC 2025 Vienna Conference – Themes for inspiration.Deadline for submission: Thursday 15

Did you know about the EFPC YouTube channel with more than 100 video's dedicated to the organization of Primary Care? EFPC YouTube channelIncluding the recordings of 46 webinars organized in the previous years!Please subscribe if you are interested in the organization of Primary Care!

The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) is issuing an urgent call to strengthen person-centred, community-oriented, and integrated care systems across Europe. The EFPC, a network of over 100 primary care providers, researchers, and policymakers from 33 European countries, is dedicated to improving population health through equitable, sustainable, and collaborative primary care services.With the

Thats a wrap on the 2024 EFPC conference held in beautiful Ljubljana, focusing on sustainability in primary care. Bringing together thought leaders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, the event centered on the pressing need to integrate sustainable practices into primary healthcare systems.The conference explored key topics, including:🌱 Eco-friendly healthcare practices to reduce the sec

Dear EFPC members,Our 2024 General Assembly is coming nearer. The agenda and now all supporting documents are uploaded at Comm.EFPChttps://community.efpc.net/feed_posts/1553980Please have a look, including important documents as the election of a new Executive Board member and a proposed 7,5% increase of the membership fee for next year.Looking forward to meet,Diederik Aarendonk (EFPC coordinator)

The EFPC will be hosting a webinar on”Social prescribing – unlocking primary health care’s full potential with the support of the community” , on the 12th of September 2024, at 12h30-13h30 (CET), by Dr André Biscaia, Dr Cristiano Figueiredo, Julia Hotz, Marcello Bertotti and Prof Sónia Dias.Social prescribing allows primary health care (PHC) professionals to address their patients’ social, practic

EFPC Conference Maribor/Ljubljana 2024FINAL Programme & Logistics Dear conference delegates,With the #EFPC2024 less than two weeks ahead, we send you the logistic guidance for this year´s conference in Slovenia with the pre-conference in Maribor and the main conference in Ljubljana. The schedule for the plenary programme plus parallel sessions can be accessed on the conference webpage.We hope you

The EFPC 15 September Maribor pre-conference program will include a great Nature Walk in the Pohorje nature estate using nature as metaphore to discuss important issues for the organisation of Primary Care. Pleasse join us there to come up with your own metaphores as well!In the afternoon you will visit interesting practices in Maribor related to Primary Care, organised by our host the Maribor Com

New EFPC Webinar: “Advantages and challenges of AI in Primary Care MedicineThe EFPC will be hosting a webinar on “Advantages and challenges of AI in Primary Care Medicine”, next 18th of July, at 12h30-13h30 (CET), by Florian StummerDr. Florian O. Stummer, MPH, MBA, MCHL is a distinguished expert in telemedicine and healthcare innovation, currently leading telemedicine research at the Department fo

The EFPC will be hosting a webinar on ““Finding The Middle Ground… Irelands journey towards sustainable healthcare”, next 22nd of May, at 12h30 -13h30(CET), by Sean Owens.A discussion on greening our practice, speciality and own lives and society. Incorporating insights of the Climate and Health Alliance and the ICGP sustainability and planetary health working group, Dr Sean Owens is a full-time G