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GPHW2023: Public Health in the Preindustrial World
GPHW2023: Public Health in the Preindustrial WorldTheme: 5 Themes Date and Time: 03 - 07 April 2023 | 04:00 - 16:00 (CEST) Event Description: Our international research project, "Pursuing Public Health in the Preindustrial World", looks at public health practices...
GPHW2023: Launching the Global Public Health Week in Mongolia
GPHW2023: Launching the Global Public Health Week in MongoliaTheme: Preparing Public Health Professionals & Associations for the New Challenges Date and Time: 03 April 2023 | 04:00 - 05:30 (CEST) Event Description: Press Conference on Launching the Global Public...
Internship with WFPHA
Internship with WFPHAThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is currently looking for 3 interns. WFPHA offers a unique environment for an internship for students in international health and development. Interns are given substantial responsibility...
Welcoming the New Co-Chair of Our Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters Working Group
Welcoming the New Co-Chair of Our Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters Working GroupA warm welcome to Colette Cunningham for joining our family as Co-Chair of the Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters Working Group. Colette is a multilingual,...
What Is the Zero Draft of the WHO CA+?
What Is the Zero Draft of the WHO CA+?In December 2021, at a special session of the World Health Assembly (WHASS), the WHO’s Member States decided to establish an Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement, or other...
Letter to the People of Türkiye and Syria in the Aftermath of the Earthquake
Letter to the People of Türkiye and Syria in the Aftermath of the EarthquakeWe send our heartfelt condolences to the people of the Republic of Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic affected by the earthquake. This tragedy and its enormous effects on the lives and...
Improving Childhood Vaccination Coverage Rates in Europe
Improving Childhood Vaccination Coverage Rates in EuropeChildhood vaccination contributes to reducing mortality and morbidity globally, reducing disease incidence, and providing health protection. In short, it is a key driver in disease prevention. In recent decades,...
WFPHA at EB152: Statement on Social Determinants of Health
WFPHA at EB152: Statement on Social Determinants of HealthThe 152nd session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board takes place on 30 January - 07 February 2023. The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attended this session with a...
Israel Decides to Revoke the Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Grievous Blow to Public Health
Israel Decides to Revoke the Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Grievous Blow to Public HealthIn a letter published in the Lancet, members of the World Federation of Public Health Associations' Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion and Policy Working Groups...
Public Mental Health – An Opportunity for Collaboration between WFPHA & WPA
Public Mental Health - An Opportunity for Collaboration between WFPHA & WPAThe scission between mental and physical health is an artificial one. In a lot of places worldwide, both sides of health are separated. Mental health is also an issue for public health...