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Advancing equity, health, and well-being worldwide since 1967

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 equitysustainable 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.

Public Health Citizenship in a Wounded World

Public Health Citizenship in a Wounded World

Public Health Citizenship in a Wounded World The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) convenes Global Public Health Week (GPHW) to mark the entry into force of the WHO Constitution, one of the UN Treaty Collection treaties, on...

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Global Sumud Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla: Background, Mission, and Public Health Significance The Global Sumud Flotilla has become one of the most widely discussed civilian solidarity initiatives linked to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. For public health...

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