WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
Stay informed with the latest global public health updates, insights, and perspectives through the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) blog. Our articles cover key topics in public health advocacy, policy, and innovation, highlighting the work of experts, member associations, and ongoing initiatives.
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Global Public Health Policies: Public Health Associations’ Perspectives
Global Public Health Policies: Public Health Associations’ PerspectivesWhy Public Health Advocacy Matters The definition of advocacy may vary slightly across disciplines. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health advocacy is a combination of social...
IC2PerMed: Roadmap
IC2PerMed: Roadmap Integrating China in the International Consortium for Personalized Medicine (IC2PerMed) project aims to support the European Union (EU)-China collaboration over the developments of personalized medicine research, innovations, and policies through...
Promoting Oral Health for Refugees: A Call to Action
Promoting Oral Health for Refugees: A Call to ActionGlobal forced displacement has reached unprecedented levels. As a result of persecution, armed conflict, generalized violence, natural disasters, famine, and economic instability, millions of people have been forced...
Thank You to the Outgoing Member of Our Governing Council
Thank You to Outgoing Governing Council Member The WFPHA recognizes the outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment of its Outgoing Governing Council (GC) member, Dr Jesus Gonzalez. Dr Gonzalez, a surgeon from the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous...
No Public Health Without Planetary Health
No Public Health Without Planetary Health “Fighting climate change today is the best public health opportunity.” – Maria Neira, the World Health Organization “We are all responsible for the health of the planet.” – Emma Te-Patu, World Federation of Public Health...
WFPHA Stands in Solidarity with the Ugandan LGBT Community – Denounces the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act (2023)
Public Health Impact of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act: WFPHA Stands with the Ugandan LGBT CommunityThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) stands in solidarity with the Ugandan LGBT community and denounces Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (2023)....
A Review of Determinants of Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Healthcare & Public Health Professionals
Healthcare Worker Vaccine Hesitancy: What Drives COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance?Healthcare workers were among the first groups prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic. As trusted sources of health information and frontline responders, their attitudes...
Integrating China in the International Consortium for Personalized Medicine Project: A Glance
Integrating China in the International Consortium for Personalized Medicine Project: A Glance Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and its prevalence continues to rise. Traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy can...
Improving Childhood Vaccination Coverage Rates in Europe
Improving Childhood Vaccination Coverage Rates in EuropeChildhood vaccination plays a critical role in reducing mortality and morbidity worldwide, lowering disease incidence, and strengthening public health protection. In short, vaccination remains one of the most...
What Is the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB)?
What Is the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB)?The COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in global health preparedness, coordination, and response. In response, governments around the world began exploring stronger international cooperation to better prevent and...