WFPHA Blog: Insights on Global Public Health
Stay informed with the latest global public health updates, insights, and perspectives through the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) blog. Our articles cover key topics in public health advocacy, policy, and innovation, highlighting the work of experts, member associations, and ongoing initiatives.
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Oral Health for Children: A Human Right
Oral Health for Children: A Human RightEvery child should have good oral health as a basic human right. The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) has produced 1 webinar to pinpoint: The global challenge of child oral health Why is oral health a human...
Public Health Answers: How Does COVID-19 Correlate with Environment and Human Health?
Public Health Answers: How Does COVID-19 Correlate with Environment and Human Health?Environmental Health has always played a key role to human health. In 2012, nearly 1 in 4 of total deaths across the globe were due to environmental factors, according to the World...
2019-2020 Annual Report Is Now Available!
2019-2020 Annual Report Is Now Available!Here you'll learn about our major initiatives from the past 12 months, explore our achievements in advancing public health globally and have an insight of our plan for the next year.
16th World Congress on Public Health 12 – 16 October 2020
16th World Congress on Public Health 12 - 16 October 2020The 16th World Congress on Public Health (WCPH2020) begins on Monday 12 October 2020 under the theme “Public health for the future of humanity: analysis, advocacy and action”. More than 3.500 people from 122...
Public Health Answers: Why is Female Leadership in Public Health Important especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Public Health Answers: Why is Female Leadership in Public Health Important especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic?As 70% of health workers are women, COVID-19 has proven us the importance of female health workforce and leadership. In the first episode of "Public...
Public Health Answers: A New Video Series
Public Health Answers: A New Video SeriesThe COVID-19 pandemic has altered the state of global health and challenged our capacity to respond to health inequity. Now, more than ever, individuals and entire nations are recognizing the crucial role of public health in...
Tobacco Control Talks
Tobacco Control TalksTobacco is one of the biggest public health problems the world has ever faced. It kills more than 8 million people a year around the world. To support the implementation of tobacco control policies, the WFPHA Tobacco Control Working Group has...
Open Letter to The United Nations: Call for The Establishment of a Multi-sector “Global Health Equity Task Force” to Confront The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Open Letter to The United Nations: Call for The Establishment of a Multi-sector "Global Health Equity Task Force" to Confront The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Global Health Inquity is a fact. The present crisis renders visible these inequities. The World Federation of...
COVID-19 and The Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Emergency Dental Care
COVID-19 and The Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Emergency Dental CareGlobal Child Dental Fund, in collaboration with the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) has produced 3 webinars on the role of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in emergency dental...