WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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Day 4: GPHW2026
Global Public Health Week Day 4 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 4 – One Planet, One Health, One Peace - Thursday, April 9th Focus: Environmental health, climate change, and resource equity. Environmental degradation and resource scarcity fuel instability and...
Day 3: GPHW2026
Global Public Health Week Day 3 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 3 – Prevention First: From Epidemics to Everyday Health - Wednesday, April 8th Focus: Immunization, surveillance, and community prevention. Prevention saves lives and stabilizes societies....
Day 2: GPHW2026
Global Public Health Week Day 2 Events Global Public Health Week 2025: Day 2 – Protecting Health Systems in Times of Crisis - Tuesday, April 7th Focus: Resilient systems and the safety of health workers. Conflict and insecurity destroy health infrastructure and...
Day 1: GPHW2026
Global Public Health Week Day 1 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2026: Day 1 – Peaceful Societies, Healthy Populations - Monday, April 6th Focus: Governance, human rights, and social determinants of health. Public health depends on social cohesion, justice, and...
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)...