On May 19, 2022, during the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, member organizations have welcomed 3 new members; the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET), the European Network of Medical Residents in Public Health (EuroNet MRPH), and World Patients Alliance.
We look forward to working together towards our shared goals of protecting and promoting health & wellbeing worldwide.
On May 19, 2022, the WFPHA formally welcomes its new President Prof. Luis Eugenio de Souza. He will hold the role of President for the next two years.
Luis is a professor at the Federal University of Bahia and a leader in health equity and sustainable development!
On May 19, 2022, during the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, member organizations have elected Emma Rawson-Te Patu as President-elect. She will be the first Indigenous president of the WFPHA.
Emma is of the Māori tribal groups of Ngāti Ranginui, Ngai te Rangi, Raukawa and Ngāti Haua of New Zealand. She has been involved in Public Health, Hauora Māori (Māori health) for over 18 years.
This year, the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations was held virtually, bringing together member organizations from more than 30 different countries around the world.
This annual event provides a unique opportunity for all participants to discuss current and future priorities for global public health issues.
Protecting our communities, and particularly our elderly, through effective vaccination is of utmost importance to guarantee the best health and well-being all along the lifespan. Vaccination is even more crucial for the most vulnerable among older adults. For example, refugees, Indigenous, women, people with disabilities and those with chronic conditions are at higher risks of getting sick from vaccine preventable diseases and are also more likely to experience major complications.
On June 14, 2022, at 13:00 (CEST), key opinion leaders from across the globe including New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, and Spain discussed concrete steps to implement effective vaccination for the most vulnerable subgroups of older populations. Exploring this aspect of the social determinants of health provides interesting insights to the most effective way to improve the health of older populations within vulnerable groups.
This webinar is available to view by clicking on the link below.
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