WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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18th World Congress on Public Health: What Cape Town Asked Us to Change
18th World Congress on Public Health: What Cape Town Asked Us to ChangeThe 18th World Congress on Public Health brought the global public health community to Cape Town, South Africa, from September 6–9, 2026. Its theme, Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and...
HPV Vaccination Across the Life Course: Protecting More People from Preventable Cancer
HPV Vaccination Across the Life Course: Protecting More People from Preventable Cancer Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the world's most common infections. WHO estimates that up to 80% of sexually active people will acquire HPV during their lifetime. Most...
Protecting Every Child from Severe Respiratory Disease Through Immunization
Preventing death and disease from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pneumococcal Disease in all our children RSV and pneumococcal disease are longstanding threats to child health, but we are at a turning point: after decades of research, we now have safe and...
The 2025-2026 WFPHA Annual Report
The 2025-2026 World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) Annual ReportOur 2025-2026 Annual Report is now available. This yearly report showcases the WFPHA’s key initiatives and activities aimed at protecting people, preventing diseases, and promoting...
Global One Health Index Report, One Health for All
Global One Health Index Report, One Health for AllGeneva Principles for One Health Implementation Adopted on the occasion of the World Health Assembly Side Event “One Health for All to Improve Global Public Health” on May 19, 2026, Geneva, Switzerland. Preamble We,...
A Vision for Our Federation: Two Years, Four Priorities, One Purpose
A Vision for Our Federation: Two Years, Four Priorities, One Purpose There is an old saying — attributed to Harold Macmillan, though its wisdom is timeless — that what derails the best-laid plans of politicians and leaders is simply this: "Events, dear boy, events."...
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 April 7th, 1948. This...
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 organizations, the issue...
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 than 16 nations...
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, educator, and...