Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

During the WHO Executive Board 128th session (2011), the WFPHA supported by the International Federation of medical Student’s Associations (IFMSA) and by the Global Alcohol Policy alliance (GAPA) stands ready to assist the tasks of preparing for the September meeting and request that WHO and its Members ensure that the voice of public health professionals and practitioners, through their international association, is heard during the preparations and deliberations. Specifically, the World Federation urges that during the process particular consideration is paid to the three key issues of strengthening national public health systems or public health functions of national health systems, enhancing the numbers, training and competence of the workforce responsible for public health functions both within and outside the health sector in all countries and establishing flourishing national associations of public health professionals where they do not exist strengthening them further where they do (Statement).

These goals will be achieved by a participative support to the NCDs meeting in Moscow (April 2011) and New York (September 2011) by WFPHA Members and by the set up of a NCDs task force based in the secretariat office. Alliances with different national public health association will provide further sustain and allow to share theoretical and practical knowledge on NDCs to find out best solutions.

Contact: Prof. Bettina Borisch