GPHW2024: Strengthening Global Governance for Existential Threats

Theme: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health

Date and Time: 09 April 2024 | 11:00 – 12:00 GMT- summer time

Event Description: A High-Level Meeting convened by the InterAction Council and One Young World at the House of Lords in London on January 9, 2024, aimed to strengthen global governance for existential threats. The meeting focused on creating an intergenerational Global Security Council for Existential Threats responsible for strategy and action planning.

Bertie Ahern, Co-chair of the InterAction Council, emphasized the urgent need for young leaders’ involvement in addressing existential threats. Ella Robertson McKay, Managing Director of One Young World, co-chaired the meeting, highlighting the recent establishment of the Global Youth Security Council for Existential Threats.

Follow-up actions will be discussed at the upcoming InterAction Council plenary in spring 2024, with plans to host in China. These actions include convening the first intergenerational meeting of the Global Security Council and organizing High-Level Expert Meetings to develop a coordinated strategy. Partners are collaborating on advocacy campaigns and a digital platform for Planet, People, and Peace.

Dr. Jo Nurse, advisor to the InterAction Council, invites further collaboration, emphasizing that everyone can contribute to creating secure, sustainable communities for a better future.

Event Link: Strengthening Global Governance to Prevent Threats and Reduce Risks to Human Existence

Event Type: Seminar/Webinar

Event Format: online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): Dr. Jo Nurse

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom link

Registration: Zoom link

GPHW2024: Gobernanza en Salud Global: Fundamentos, Aspectos éticos y una mirada regional

Tema: Repensar los paradigmas de la salud pública

Fecha y Hora : 08 Abril 2024 | 19:00 – 20:00 (GMT-5)

Descripción del Evento: Se va a realizar un webinario sobre gobernanza en salud global en el cual participarán tres miembros de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Salud Pública que abordarán los Fundamentos de la gobernanza en salud global, sus aspectos éticos y una mirada regional.

El evento será transmitido por las redes sociales de la SESP (Facebook live) a los miembros de la Sociedad y público en general que esté interesado en la gobernanza global de salud

El webinario tendrá duración de una hora y cada participante tendrá 15 minutos para sus presentaciones luego de lo cual habrán 15 minutos de reflexiones finales y preguntas de los asistentes virtuales.

Participantes:

• Dr Marco Herrera. MD, MSc, PhD(c), Presidente de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de la Salud Pública (SESP)
• Dr Francisco Rosero MD, MSc, MSc, Esp, PhD(c), Coordinador de la Comisión Científica de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de la Salud Pública (SESP)
• Dr Richar Rodríguez Vet, MSc, PhD, Miembro de la Comisión Científica de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de la Salud Pública (SESP)
• MODERADOR: Magíster Darwin Luna OD. MSc. Esp.

Tipo de Evento: Seminario/Webinar

Formato del Evento: en línea

Idioma(s): Español

Organizador: Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Salud Pública SESP

Como Atender Virtualmente: www.sesp-ec.com (Facebook live)

Registro: N/A

WFPHA joins call for WHO action on Climate Change Obligations before International Court

WFPHA has joined forces with other international organizations to sign a letter addressed to Dr. Tedros, encouraging the continuation of WHO’s leadership role in addressing climate change.

The letter is addressed to Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), urging WHO’s involvement in providing information to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding States’ legal obligations concerning climate change. It highlights the importance of climate change as a public health concern and emphasizes WHO’s historical advocacy for the right to health. The letter proposes key points for inclusion in WHO’s submission to the ICJ, such as the health impacts of climate change, human rights obligations, and the importance of international cooperation. It also mentions support from external legal experts and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Finally, it requests Dr. Tedros’ leadership and support in this endeavor.

Investing in Health System Resilience: Strategies for Preparedness and Response Capacity Enhancement

WFPHA’s Executive Manager Marta Lomazzi, Daniel O. Okyere, Katya Peri, and Michael Moore have published an article titled “Investing in Health System Resilience: A Scoping Review to Identify Strategies for Enhancing Preparedness and Response Capacity” in Population Medicine.

Introduction

 In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, the importance of resilient health systems has become increasingly clear.

Although investing in health system resilience has gained attention from policymakers and researchers worldwide, it remains a relatively new concept in the healthcare field.

By strengthening the foundations of healthcare systems, resilience can be enhanced, improving preparedness and response to disasters. Investing in resilience not only fosters long-term socioeconomic growth but also ensures national security and promotes collective global health security. This scoping review aims to identify key strategies for investing in health system resilience.

Methods

A scoping review searched PubMed and Google Scholar for health system resilience literature from March 2020 to March 2023. English articles, including original studies, reviews, and reports, were considered. Thematic areas were identified through a narrative summary.

Results

Of 940 records, 43 met the inclusion criteria. Six themes emerged: preventive care, governance, resource mobilization, collaboration, research prioritization, and workforce sustainability.

Conclusions

The study underscores the importance of coalition-building, data visibility, political commitment, and government leadership.

These investments strengthen healthcare systems’ ability to respond to crises, ensuring public health protection and socioeconomic development. Investing in these areas builds resilient health systems and promotes population well-being.

GPHW2024: Opening Ceremony

Global public health leaders will officially open the third edition of Global Public Health Week (GPHW) on April 8, 2024, during a dedicated online event to be held at 13:00 CEST.

Agenda:

13:00 – 14:30 CEST (90 minutes)

Opening Ceremony

Opening Global Public Health Week: Luis Eugenio de Sousa, president of WFPHA (10 min)

Introducing the panel: Bettina Borisch, WFPHA Executive Director (5 min)

Opening keynote by Abdullah Al Harthy, Oman (15 min)

The ceremony will be followed by the one-hour panel discussion “Peace as a Prerequisite for Equitable Health”, organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations,

Panel discussion with:

• Unni Karunakara, Global Health Justice Partnership, Yale Law School (10 min)
• Duha Shellah MD, Young WFPHA, Palestine (10 min)
• Fernando Sacoto, Executive Director, Alliance of the PH Associations of the Americas (AASPA), Ecuador(10 min)
• Molosiwa Selepeng, Botswana (10 min)

Discussion with the participants (20 min)

Panel chair: Bettina Borisch, WFPHA Executive Director

Join us to advance the importance of public health in everyone’s lives!