WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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WFPHA at the 154th Session of the WHO Executive Board
WFPHA participation at the 154th Session of the WHO Executive BoardThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) participated at the 154th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, held from January 22 to January 27, 2024 at WHO...
Internship Opportunity with WFPHA- Environmental Health Working group
Internship Opportunity with WFPHA Environmental Health Working GroupThe World Federation of Public Health Associations Environmental Health (WFPHA EH) Working Group is currently looking for an intern. Ideally, the candidate will use this non-paid opportunity as part...
Internship Opportunity with WFPHA- Video Subtitler
Internship Opportunity with WFPHA Video SubtitlerThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is currently looking for a remote video subtitler. The WFPHA is an international, non-profit, nongovernmental organization composed of over 130 associations...
Wars are never necessary: Gaza is the best example
Wars are never necessary: Gaza is the best exampleIn a recent publication, The Lancet delivers a powerful message against the perceived justification of war, using the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a poignant example. The article challenges the notion of a "necessary...
Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Health Crisis for Hostages in Gaza
Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Health Crisis for Hostages in Gaza100 days have passed since the October 7th massacre. This surprising assault resulted in the kidnapping of more than 240 Israeli and foreign citizens from their homes and a party in southern Israel with an...
Empowering Youth Voices in Public Health: Duha Shellah Joins WHO EMR Youth Council
Empowering Youth Voices in Public Health: Duha Shellah Joins WHO EMR Youth CouncilThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) proudly announces the acceptance of Duha Shellah as its representative to the esteemed World Health Organization Eastern...
Unmasking Big Tobacco: Seven Deceptive Tactics Revealed
Unmasking Big Tobacco: Seven Deceptive Tactics RevealedThe tobacco industry has employed sophisticated and deceptive strategies to influence public opinion and disrupt health policies for decades. Despite overwhelming evidence of the deadly effects of tobacco...
A Pioneering Step Towards Planetary Health: WFPHA Signs the Manifesto
A Pioneering Step Towards Planetary Health: WFPHA Signs the ManifestoIn a significant move towards addressing the urgent challenges posed by Planetary Health, the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) proudly announces its commitment by signing the...
Global Health Unity: Highlights of the Year 2023
Global Health Unity: Highlights of the Year 2023 Prof. Luis Eugenio de Souza & Prof. Bettina Borisch Dear members, colleagues and friends of the WFPHA, As we bid farewell to 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering dedication of our global public...
Looking Back at COP28: Putting Public Health First in Climate Action
Looking Back at COP28: Putting Public Health First in Climate ActionHannah MarcusAs COP28 came to a close, it became clearer the importance of focusing on public health to deal effectively with the climate crisis. The World Federation of Public Health Associations...