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Integration of Health and Social Care Patient Records: Challenges and OpportunitiesIntegrating health and social care, patient records are becoming increasingly essential for improving patient outcomes and enhancing the efficiency of healthcare delivery. As the World...

Professor Raman Bedi Appointed as Vice President-President-Elect of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA)In a significant milestone for global public health, Professor Raman Bedi has been appointed as the new Vice President-president-elect for the...

Inequity in Sustainable Health Today: A Global PerspectiveThe global healthcare landscape is fraught with inequities, especially in achieving sustainable health outcomes. This article is brought to you by the Sustainable Health Equity Movement (SHEM), a coalition...

Tackling Plastic Pollution: 4th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee InsightsAs the global plastic pollution crisis intensifies, the need for decisive action has never been more critical. Approximately 10 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced...

Tobacco Legislation Reform and Industry Response in Israel: A Comprehensive OverviewIsrael has implemented progressive tobacco control legislation to curb the influence of tobacco and related products, including heated tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. The...

Internship for Our Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Working Group   The World Federation of Public Health Associations is looking for one Intern for the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Working Group. WFPHA offers a unique environment for an internship for students...

Enhancing Vaccine Uptake Among the Health Workforce: Key Strategies for Public Health PreventionVaccination is one of the most effective tools for preventing infectious diseases and safeguarding public health, saving millions of lives annually. However, vaccine...

Interview with WFPHA Leaders: Shaping the Future of Global Public HealthExecutive Director of WFPHA, Bettina Borisch, sets the scene in an intimate interview* with Immediate Past President Prof. Luis Eugenio De Souza from Brazil and current President of the World...

Announcing Professor Ulrich Laaser as the New Chair of the WFPHA Advisory BoardWe are thrilled to introduce Professor Ulrich Laaser as the new Chair of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) Advisory Board. His profound experience and unwavering...

The Importance of Maternal Oral Health for Mothers and ChildrenMaintaining good oral health for mothers is crucial for their own well-being and their children’s health. A mother’s oral health, knowledge, literacy, attitudes, behaviors, and socioeconomic status...