6. The World Medical Association will support, and should encourage the international community, the national medical associations and fellow doctors, to support the doctor and his or her family in the face of threats or reprisals resulting from a refusal to condone the use of torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. Statement of Support to the Physicians and Health Workers of Zimbabwe “Hereby the World Medical Association the global representative of physicians urge the medical profession and all other health workers in Zimbabwe to continue providing the highest possible standard of health care to patients regardless of their political affiliation race religion or gender. Torture of any kind is condemned as a major violation of basic human rights and should actively discouraged and stamped out where proven. The WMA pledges to continue its struggle against torture and the violation of human rights with partners such as the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims and urges the health profession and non-governmental organisations in Zimbabwe to participate in this international drive towards a world intolerant of torture.” Dr Delon Human Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer WMA. 31