WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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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...
Exploring the Climate-Health Nexus: My Journey at COP28 with WFPHA
Exploring the Climate-Health Nexus: My Journey at COP28 with WFPHAHannah MarcusI recently had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the global conversations surrounding climate and health at COP28. I'm deeply passionate about global environmental health and...
Urgent Appeal: WFPHA Addresses WHO Executive Board on Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Urgent Appeal: WFPHA Addresses WHO Executive Board on Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian TerritoryThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) congratulates the initiative of the World Health Organization Executive Board to hold a Special Session...
Bridging the Gap: Public Health at the Forefront of Climate Action
Bridging the Gap: Public Health at the Forefront of Climate Action On the inaugural Health Day at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) Environmental Health Working Group advocates for a renewed focus...