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The Importance of Maternal Oral Health for Mothers and Children
The Importance of Maternal Oral Health for Mothers and ChildrenMaintaining good oral health for mothers is crucial for their own well-being and their children’s health. A mother’s oral health, knowledge, literacy, attitudes, behaviors, and socioeconomic status...
Welcoming Emma Rawson Te-Patu: New President of WFPHA
Welcoming Emma Rawson Te-Patu: New President of WFPHAOn May 26, 2024, the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) proudly welcomes Emma Rawson Te-Patu as its new President. Emma belongs to the Māori tribal groups of Ngāti Ranginui, Ngai te Rangi,...
Launching the “Sustainable Investment in Immunization” Report
Launching the "Sustainable Investment in Immunization" ReportThe World Federation of Public Health Associations is delighted to announce the publication of the "Sustainable Investment in Immunization" report. This pivotal document was created by our International...
Addressing Alcohol Consumption Through Informed Choices: WFPHA’s Response to Codex’s Call for Comments on Alcoholic Beverage Labeling
Addressing Alcohol Consumption Through Informed Choices: WFPHA's Response to Codex's Call for Comments on Alcoholic Beverage LabelingThe World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) has recently submitted its comments in response to the Codex Circular Letter...
Health: A Political Choice – Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Global Health
Health: A Political Choice – Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Global HealthThe Global Governance Project, in collaboration with WHO, WFPHA, and the World Health Summit, presents the publication 'Health: A Political Choice – Advancing Indigenous peoples’ rights and...
Integrating Oral Health in School Systems: A Path to Better Well-being
Integrating Oral Health in School Systems: A Path to Better Well-beingThe World Federation of Public Health Associations Oral Health Workgroup published recently the article Oral Health for all Schools: A Call to Integrate Oral Health in School Systems As we strive...
HPV Awareness Day: WFPHA Advances Global Efforts to Eradicate Cervical Cancer
HPV Awareness Day: WFPHA Advances Global Efforts to Eradicate Cervical CancerThe launch of the Global HPV Consortium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 2023, stands as a monumental achievement in the realm of global health. Led by the Sabin Vaccine Institute and...
Investing in Health System Resilience: Strategies for Preparedness and Response Capacity Enhancement
Investing in Health System Resilience: Strategies for Preparedness and Response Capacity EnhancementMarta LomazziWFPHA's Executive Manager Marta Lomazzi, Daniel O. Okyere, Katya Peri, and Michael Moore have published an article titled "Investing in Health System...
Wars are never necessary: Gaza is the best example
Wars are never necessary: Gaza is the best exampleIn a recent publication, The Lancet delivers a powerful message against the perceived justification of war, using the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a poignant example. The article challenges the notion of a "necessary...
Unmasking Big Tobacco: Seven Deceptive Tactics Revealed
Unmasking Big Tobacco: Seven Deceptive Tactics RevealedThe tobacco industry has employed sophisticated and deceptive strategies to influence public opinion and disrupt health policies for decades. Despite overwhelming evidence of the deadly effects of tobacco...