WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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Day 2: GPHW2025
Global Public Health Week Day 2 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 2 – Climate Change, Health, and Sustainable Futures - Tuesday, April 8th Climate change is a public health emergency. Day 2 focuses on building resilient health systems to combat environmental...
Day 1: GPHW2025
Global Public Health Week Day 1 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 1 – Health and Peacebuilding - Monday, April 7th Peace is the foundation of public health. Day 1 explores health initiatives in conflict zones, post-conflict recovery, and health diplomacy. Time...
Why Inclusion in Science Is Essential for Public Health Progress
Why Inclusion in Science Is Essential for Public Health Progress Science and public health are at their best when they are inclusive. Diversity in research leads to better outcomes, more innovative solutions, and a deeper understanding of the complex factors that...
Why an Assault on Science Anywhere Is a Threat to Public Health Everywhere
Why an Assault on Science Anywhere Is a Threat to Public Health Everywhere Public health thrives on facts, data, and evidence. From the discovery of vaccines to the development of life-saving treatments, science has been the driving force behind improving individual...
Advancing Children and Young People’s Health and Rights
Advancing Children and Young People's Health and Rights Children and young people are the foundation of our future, yet their health and rights remain underprioritized in many parts of the world. The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) has taken a...
Women, Children, and Youth Working Group
Women, Children, and Youth Health Working Group Co-Chairs Interview: Fiona Robards and Deborah Walker The Working Group of Women, Children, and Youth Health is integral to the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). The group is dedicated to advancing...
US withdrawl from WHO
The US Withdrawal from WHO: A Threat to Global Health The decision by the US government to sever ties with the World Health Organization (WHO) has far-reaching consequences for public health in the US and globally. The US withdrawal from WHO jeopardizes critical...
Mpox: Comprehensive Guide and the WFPHA Statement
Mpox: Comprehensive Guide and the WFPHA Statement Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has garnered significant global attention, particularly after being declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO)...
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Key Strategies for Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers [Report]
Key Strategies for Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers [Report] Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, saving millions of lives annually. Yet, despite their critical role in administering vaccines and promoting public health, healthcare...
Environmental Health Working Group
Environmental Health Working Group Co-Chairs Interview: Hannah Marcus, Andrea Rother, and Lwando Maki We are excited to present an insightful discussion with the WFPHA Environmental Health Working Group co-chairs Hannah Marcus, Professor Andrea Rother, and Dr. Lwando...