WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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Meet Our New Governing Council Member, Dr Tarun Weeramanthri
Meet Our New Governing Council Member, Dr Tarun WeeramanthriOn May 19, 2022, during the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, member organizations have elected Dr Tarun Weeramanthri as new member of our Governing Council (GC). He...
WFPHA at WHA75: Constituency Statement to Support Adoption of a Pandemic Treaty Based on Human Rights, Equity, and Solidarity
WFPHA at WHA75: Constituency Statement to Support Adoption of a Pandemic Treaty Based on Human Rights, Equity, and SolidarityThe 75th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 22 - 28 May 2022. WFPHA attends WHA75 with a strong...
Welcoming New Members
Welcoming New MembersOn May 19, 2022, during the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, member organizations have welcomed 3 new members; the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET), the European Network of Medical...
Welcoming New President
Welcoming New PresidentOn May 19, 2022, the WFPHA formally welcomes its new President Prof. Luis Eugenio de Souza. He will hold the role of President for the next two years. Luis is a professor at the Federal University of Bahia and a leader in health equity and...
Meet Our New President-elect, Emma Rawson-Te Patu
Meet Our New President-elect, Emma Rawson-Te Patu On May 19, 2022, during the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, member organizations have elected Emma Rawson-Te Patu as President-elect. She will be the first Indigenous president...
The WFPHA General Assembly 2022
The WFPHA General Assembly 2022This year, the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations was held virtually, bringing together member organizations from more than 30 different countries around the world. This annual event provides a unique...
Older Adults’ Vaccination: Why Is Vaccination Even More Crucial for the Most Vulnerable Subgroups?
Older Adults' Vaccination: Why Is Vaccination Even More Crucial for the Most Vulnerable Subgroups?Protecting our communities, and particularly our elderly, through effective vaccination is of utmost importance to guarantee the best health and well-being all along the...
2021-2022 Annual Report Is Now Available!
2021-2022 Annual Report Is Now Available!Our 2021-2022 annual report is now available to view. WFPHA's major initiatives and activities to advance public health globally are highlighted in this report.
Provision of Oral Health Care for the Institutionalized Elderly
Provision of Oral Health Care for the Institutionalized ElderlyBy Kenneth Eaton & Leonie Short In most countries life expectancy has increased significantly over the last 20 years (WHO GHE 2021). In many countries, including the United States, the elderly are now...
Joint Statement on the Special Session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for Europe
Joint Statement on the Special Session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for EuropeThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), the European Public Health Association (EUPHA), and the...