WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
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The Value(S) of Vaccination: Building the Scientific Evidence according to a Value-Based Healthcare Approach
The Value(S) of Vaccination: Building the Scientific Evidence according to a Value-Based Healthcare ApproachVaccination as a public health intervention intrinsically provides broad value that goes beyond individual benefits. Research has shown that vaccination could...
4 Pillars to Support Value-based Healthcare
4 Pillars to Support Value-based HealthcareValue-based healthcare approach is a health outcome focused theoretical framework meant to support the appropriate allocation of resources and to ensure the sustainability of healthcare systems. The concept of value in...
The Casebook on Advocacy in Public Health Is Now Available!
The Casebook on Advocacy in Public Health Is Now Available!The Global Charter for Public’s Health considers advocacy as a key function of public health. However, the study and teaching of advocacy and their application to improve population health remains neglected in...
WFPHA at WHA74: WFPHA Diplomats of the Global Charter for the Public’s Health: A Call for Pandemic Preparedness
WFPHA at WHA74: WFPHA Diplomats of the Global Charter for the Public’s Health: A Call for Pandemic PreparednessThe 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place on 24 May to 1 June 2021. The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attends...
WFPHA at WHA74: A Pandemic Treaty to Fight Inequalities & Health Emergencies
WFPHA at WHA74: A Pandemic Treaty to Fight Inequalities & Health EmergenciesThe 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place on 24 May to 1 June 2021. The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attends today Committee B session with...
WFPHA at WHA74: The Constituency Call on WHA for Better Co-ordination for Action on COVID-19
WFPHA at WHA74: The Constituency Call on WHA for Better Co-ordination for Action on COVID-19The 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place on 24 May to 1 June 2021. The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attends today Committee A...
The WFPHA General Assembly 2021
The WFPHA General Assembly 2021On May 20, 2021, the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations was held virtually, bringing together 108 participants from 26 different countries around the world. Comprising all members, the General Assembly...
2020-2021 Annual Report Is Now Available!
2020-2021 Annual Report Is Now Available!Here, review our major initiatives and activities from the past 12 months, explore our achievements and have an insight of our plan for the next year.
The Winners & the Losers in COVID-19 Immunization
The Winners & the Losers in COVID-19 ImmunizationCOVID-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in our society. To fight the virus, the global public health workforce must advocate for vulnerable communities who are disproportionately harmed in this crisis. WFPHA is excited...
A GLOBAL CONSENSUS for Achieving a Dental Cavity-free Future
A GLOBAL CONSENSUS for Achieving a Dental Cavity-free FutureDental caries is the most prevalent non-communicable disease (NCD) in the world. It is a chronic disease, which afflicts people of all ages, and follows sufferers throughout the life-course. It is estimated...