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 140 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.
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.
Honoring and Remembering María del Rocío Sáenz Madrigal
Honoring and Remembering Dr. María del Rocío Sáenz Madrigal On behalf of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, we come together to honor and remember María del Rocío Sáenz Madrigal, an extraordinary physician, public health leader,...
Oral Health in Humanitarian Crises: A Missing Link in Refugee Health and Peacebuilding
Oral Health in Humanitarian Crises: A Missing Link in Refugee Health and Peacebuilding Four in five Rohingya refugees seeking dental care in Cox’s Bazar report pain, and nearly half describe their oral health as “poor.” Similar patterns have been...
Bombing in Iran and the Middle East
THE WFPHA Statement Condemning the Bombing in Iran and the Middle East The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) strongly condemns the recent actions by Israel and the United States of America, which initiated an act of war that...