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The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is the leading global organization dedicated to global public health advocacy. Since 1967, we have united over 130 member organizations and 5 million public health professionals to address health inequities, promote evidence-based policies, and foster global collaboration. Discover how we advance health equity, sustainable policies, and global health initiatives to create a healthier world.
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18th world congress on public health – join the global movement for health equity

Join the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) in Cape Town, South Africa, on September 6-9, 2026, as we unite public health professionals to shape a healthier, more equitable future for all.

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Gaza Call to Action

Gaza Call to Action

Sep 12, 2025

Gaza’s Public Health Crisis: A Call for Global Action and Justice Gaza and Palestine’s public health systems are under attack. They’re collapsing.  Genocide, governance failures, and the ethics of global health are to blame. Since 1967, the World...

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Life Course Immunization

Life Course Immunization

Sep 10, 2025

Life Course Immunization: Why Lifelong Vaccination is Essential for Public Health Immunization is a lifelong shield that goes beyond childhood. While pediatric vaccination programs have seen tremendous success, adult and adolescent immunization...

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Promoting Youth Mental Health

Promoting Youth Mental Health

Sep 4, 2025

The Global Youth Mental Health Crisis: Causes, Solutions & Urgent Actions Needed Mental health is key to overall well-being. For young people aged 10 to 24, it’s even more critical. However, today, we face an unprecedented mental health crisis;...

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