World Medical Association adopts policy to combat false health information

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  The World Medical Association adopted its first policy focused specifically on combating false health information.

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  Delegates from medical associations worldwide voted for the policy at the association’s annual general assembly in the Netherlands.

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  The policy recommends actions for governments, technology companies and medical professionals, but is not legally binding.

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  Its recommendations include awareness campaigns, measures to limit profiteering from disinformation, and rapid reporting systems for harmful online content.

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  The policy was developed in collaboration by the Canadian Medical Association and the French Medical Council.

Who

The World Medical Association, whose delegates represent medical associations worldwide.

What

It adopted its first policy focused specifically on combating false health information.

When

Saturday; the article was published on October 10, 2026.

Where

At the World Medical Association’s annual general assembly in the Netherlands.

Why

To address the growing problem of false and misleading health information and its potential harms to patients and public trust.

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