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.
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...
Protecting Indigenous Children from Sugary Drinks and Food Marketing Across the Pacific
Protecting Indigenous Children from Sugary Drinks and Food Marketing Across the Pacific The terms Pacific peoples, Pacific Islanders, Pasifika, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders refer to communities from more...
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,...