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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...
Public Health Leadership Coalition: Global Launch
Public Health Leadership Coalition: Global LaunchA Public Health Leadership Coalition, gathering world renowned public health experts, has been launched by the WFPHA to help ensure that the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other planetary health concerns...
COVID-19 a Springboard for Immunization for All Ages
COVID-19 a Springboard for Immunization for All AgesThe WFPHA has used World Immunisation Week to call for greater coordination in the vaccination of people of all ages. Past President, and Chair of the WFPHA Global Taskforce on Immunization, Professor Michael Moore...
Public Health Answers: Local Cultural Context in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Public Health Answers: Local Cultural Context in Times of the COVID-19 PandemicHow to advocate for solidarity among communities in times of COVID-19? What impact did cultural context have on the response and behavior of the Portuguese community? In this episode of...
Together We Can Overcome the COVID-19 Pandemic: Letters to G7 & G20
Together We Can Overcome the COVID-19 Pandemic: Letters to G7 & G20The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health issue requiring a global solution with regional, national and local applicability. The extreme COVID-19 fatigue and uncertainty experienced by...
Advancing Essential Public Health Functions to Prevent the Next Pandemic
Advancing Essential Public Health Functions to Prevent the Next PandemicThe Essential Public Health Functions (EPHFs) are a set of fundamental actions taken to achieve the public health goal of improving, promoting, protecting, and restoring the health of the...