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November 14, 2025By: Tuhin SarkarThe prestigious Incredible Impacts Award 2025 has been claimed by WONCA (the World Organization of Family Doctors), marking a monumental achievement for global healthcare and rural communities. The award was presented during the closing ceremony of the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal, a monumental gathering that brought together influential leaders from across the globe. WONCA’s 2022 World Rural Health Conference, held in Limerick, Ireland, united family doctors, researchers, and policymakers to tackle some of the most pressing issues in rural healthcare. The conference’s lasting legacy, driven by the collaboration of various key stakeholders, continues to transform rural healthcare globally, highlighting the power of purpose-driven international meetings. WONCA’s visionary conference exemplifies the impact and legacy that international association events can leave, going beyond tourism to create lasting societal change.Advertisement WONCA’s Historic Recognition: Changing the Landscape of Rural Healthcare WorldwideAt the heart of the Incredible Impacts Award is a recognition of how international association meetings can leave lasting, transformative effects on societies and industries. WONCA’s World Rural Health Conference 2022 was a prime example of this, bringing together professionals, policymakers, and local communities to address the challenges of providing equitable access to healthcare in rural areas. The conference was not just an event; it was a movement that united individuals and organizations to collaborate for a common goal: to improve the lives of those in underserved, rural communities. WONCA’s commitment to bridging the gap in healthcare access was showcased through a powerful blend of knowledge-sharing, innovative thinking, and practical solutions. The conference’s success continues to echo in rural healthcare transformations, making it an exemplary model for future global meetings.The Incredible Impacts Programme: A Global Spotlight on Legacy and InnovationThe Incredible Impacts Programme is a flagship initiative created to celebrate international association meetings that go beyond the ordinary. It honours events that don’t just create economic value but also focus on legacy building, sustainability, and positive societal impa …
