WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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Uniting for Peace: WFPHA at the Heart of Global Health Advocacy
Uniting for Peace: WFPHA at the Heart of Global Health AdvocacyThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is joining hands with major health organizations—the International Committee of the Red Cross, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons...
Decolonising Public Health: Creating Language for Action, Discussing a Draft Definition
Decolonising Public Health: Creating Language for Action, Discussing a Draft Definition On November 22, 2023, the WFPHA Indigenous Working Group hosted an insightful conversation, inviting Indigenous peoples, members, and organizations to explore "Decolonising Public...
Rio de Janeiro Unites Against Diabetes: A Day of Action and Awareness
Rio de Janeiro Unites Against Diabetes: A Day of Action and Awareness Working On November 14th, the world came together to observe World Diabetes Prevention Day, a crucial initiative aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and promoting preventive measures. In...
Fostering Global Connectivity: A Recap of the Global Young WFPHA Networking Event
Fostering Global Connectivity: A Recap of the Global Young WFPHA Networking Event In an era marked by dynamic shifts in public health, the significance of uniting young professionals on a global scale has taken center stage. On October 31st, we marked a significant...
A Week of Collaboration and Exploration: A Glimpse into WFPHA President’s Journey in China
A Week of Collaboration and Exploration: A Glimpse into WFPHA President's Journey in China In a week packed with meaningful engagements and collaborations, the President of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), Prof Luis Eugenio De Souza,...
World Federation of Public Health Associations Endorses SESPAS Statement
World Federation of Public Health Associations Endorses SESPAS Statement The Spanish Society for Public Health and Health Administration (SESPAS) has strongly denounced the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the devastating impact on...
Facing Leadership that Kills receives the Best Paper Award at APHA 2023
Facing Leadership that Kills receives the Best Paper Award at APHA 2023 Join us in congratulating Dr. Alex Jadad, a member of our Public Health Leadership Coalition, for ‘Facing Leadership that Kills’, which received the Best Paper Award sponsored by the Journal of...
5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury
5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury Edited from the Earth Negotiations Bulletin The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which is an international treaty, was adopted on October 10, 2013 and entered into force on August 16,...
Global Public Health Week 2024
Global Public Health Week 2024 The 3rd edition of Global Public Health Week (GPHW) commences on April 8, 2024, with the theme "Fostering Peace as a Prerequisite for Equitable Health". It will be a hybrid event, combining face to face and digital gatherings worldwide....
Urgent Global Health Appeal to COP28: Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out for Public Well-being
Urgent Global Health Appeal to COP28: Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phase-Out for Public Well-being On the occasion of the first ever health day at COP, an open letter from health professionals around the world urges the COP28 presidency and world leadership for a commitment...