GPHW2024: PHASA Climate, Energy and Health SIG : Centering health in the Just Transition, is the health sector on board?

GPHW2024: PHASA Climate, Energy and Health SIG : Centering health in the Just Transition, is the health sector on board?

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GPHW2024: PHASA Climate, Energy and Health SIG : Centering health in the Just Transition, is the health sector on board?

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Apr 4, 2024

Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities

Date and Time: 11 April 2024 | 15:00-16:30 GMT+2

Event Description: The session will characterize the Just Transition and Health in South Africa. South Africa’s history of dependence on coal-fired power has had severe impacts on climate, environmental health, and public health, demands for a planned just transition to clean renewable energy have been made locally and globally. The session will engage the health sector to advocate for healthy energy policy, prevent climate and air pollution-related diseases. In keeping with the principle of restorative justice the session will highlight the need for greater climate ambition and required health system changes for a Just Transition

1. The state of the Just Transition and Health in South Africa. (Mr. James Irlam)
2. Voices from the Mpumalanga Highveld with respect to their health, their livelihoods, and their homes. (Ms. Promise Mabilo)
3. The steps towards developing a community health plan for Mpumalanga using the Just Transition Lens (Dr. Sean Patrick)
4. Lessons from Health Care Without Harm and India on the Just Transition (Ms. Shweta Narayan)

The Panel will discuss the Just Transition in South Africa and advocate for a health plan for communities impacted by air pollution and climate change in the Mpumalanga area and many parts of the country.

Objectives:

1. To explore strategies of how the health sector can advocate for healthy energy policy, prevention of climate and air pollution-related diseases
2. To determine progress on local implementation of the Just Transition framework after community consultations
3. To describe how the just energy transition to renewable energy will benefit public health in South Africa and mitigate climate change
4. To explore Feasibility studies on how the Life After Coal Open Agenda translates into localized Just Transition centers in the Komati area

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): Sean Patrick

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom link

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: African RAfrican Regional Aggregation Event at Global Public Health Week Regional Aggregation

GPHW2024: African RAfrican Regional Aggregation Event at Global Public Health Week Regional Aggregation

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GPHW2024: African RAfrican Regional Aggregation Event at Global Public Health Week Regional Aggregation

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Apr 4, 2024

Theme: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health

Date and Time: 9th April 2024 | 11:30-13:00 (GMT)

Event Description: A Panel Discussion with an interlude of Networking session during break-out sessions. The first two speakers will each be given a maximum of 10 minutes to share their opinion about the theme. The participants will then be given 20 minutes for networking and share their views on what the first two speakers have highlighted.

The last two speakers would then be also given 10 minutes each to share their views about the theme. This will be followed by a question and answer session that will last for at most 20 minutes

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: Online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): 

How to Attend Virtually: Contact nuhafofana8@gmail.com

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: Fomentar la paz como requisito previo para una salud equitativa en Colombia .Fostering Peace as a prerequisite for Equitable Health in Colombia.

GPHW2024: Fomentar la paz como requisito previo para una salud equitativa en Colombia .Fostering Peace as a prerequisite for Equitable Health in Colombia.

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GPHW2024: Fomentar la paz como requisito previo para una salud equitativa en Colombia / Fostering Peace as a prerequisite for Equitable Health in Colombia

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Apr 4, 2024

Tema: Fomentar la paz como requisito previo para una salud equitativa

Fecha y Hora: 8-12th April 2024 | 08:00-19:30 (GMT-5)

Descripción del Evento: La Asociación Colombiana de Salud Pública – ACSP, es una ONG, que propicia el debate público, el intercambio de experiencias, moviliza e incide de forma efectiva en los grandes temas de la salud pública nacional y su relación con los diálogos regionales y mundiales, para contribuir al mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida y bienestar de colombianos, latinoamericanos y habitantes del mundo.

En el marco de la tercera edición de la Semana Mundial de la Salud Pública ( GPHW), que se llevará a cabo del 8 al 12 de abril de 2024 con el tema “Fomentar la paz como requisito previo para una salud equitativa” y que surge como una gran iniciativa de la Federación Mundial de Asociaciones de Salud Pública (WFPHA) de reunir a instituciones, comunidades y actores de la salud pública de todo el mundo para reconocer las contribuciones de la salud pública y su fuerza laboral; la Asociación Colombiana de Salud Pública – ACSP se adhiere a esta iniciativa y confirma su participación a través de la realización de cinco (5) Seminarios-Webinar en modalidad virtual sobre las temáticas planteadas en la estrategia, con la participación de expertos en varios campos de la salud pública, representantes de los Entes Gubernamentales desde la multidisciplinariedad e intersectorialidad y liderados por la junta directiva de la ACSP; además de campañas de divulgación y socialización en redes sociales sobre dichas temáticas y otros eventos como talleres y actividades en redes sociales en formatos hibrido, con el liderazgo y participación de asociados, académicos, estudiantes, comunidades y demás actores a lo largo del territorio nacional.

Agenda:

• Lunes 8 abril 11:00 am: Repensar los paradigmas de Salud Pública
• Martes 9 de abril 6:00 pm: Incluir el bienestar mental en la agenda de salud
• Jueves 11 de abril: 5:00 pm: Promoción de una vida sostenible para comunidades prósperas
• Viernes 12 de abril 10:00 am: Fomentar el desarrollo de las competencias adecuadas dentro del personal sanitario del mañana
• Viernes 12 de abril 5:00 pm: Mejora y democratización de la gobernanza en la salud mundial

Contactar a secgeneral@saludpublicacolombia.org

Tipo de Evento: Seminar / Webinar

Formato del Evento: En Línea

Idioma(s): Español

Organizador: Asociación Colombiana de Salud Pública

Como participar en Línea: Youtube Live, Facebook Live

Registro: onsite

GPHW2024: Webinar: Internacional: Alimentación Saludable y Estrategias de Promoción de la Salud

GPHW2024: Webinar: Internacional: Alimentación Saludable y Estrategias de Promoción de la Salud

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GPHW2024: Webinar: Internacional: Alimentación Saludable y Estrategias de Promoción de la Salud

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Apr 4, 2024

Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities

Date and Time: 11th April 2024 | 17:00-21:00 (GMT-4)

Event Description:Las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENTs) se encuentran entre las principales causas de morbilidad, mortalidad y discapacidad en el mundo, representando en un desafío para la salud pública y una amenaza para el desarrollo económico y social. Los factores de riesgo modificables, como el consumo de tabaco, consumo nocivo de alcohol, alimentación poco saludable, el sedentarismo y la contaminación ambiental, son responsables de mas de dos tercios de ENT.

Las dietas poco saludables y la malnutrición se manifiestan en deficiencias de nutrientes, obesidad y sobrepeso. La promoción de sistemas alimentares sustentables, la seguranza alimentar y acabar con el hambre se encuentran en el marco de los objetivos de desarrollo sustentable.

Diferentes medidas de salud pública han sido propuestas para dar a la población informaciones clara y precisas sobre los productos que son consumidos, así también para promover una educación nutricional. Entre las estrategias se encuentran el etiquetado nutricional que ayuda a alertar a las personas sobre la presencia de sustancias asociadas a diversos danos a la salud. Otra estrategia que esta siendo adoptada por los países de la región es incrementar los impuestos de bebidas azucaras y ultraprocesadas para disminuir el consumo por la población.
Por lo indicado es importante trabajar de forma conjunta en busca de una alimentación saludable y contribuir con la educación alimentaria para una vida mas saludable.

For any requests, contact:

Dra. Angela María Clara Alanes Fernández Jefe Departamento de Salud Pública

Dra. Silvia Eugenia Mita Kille Docente de Salud Pública (Cel. 79687690)

Dra. Diana Reyna Zeballos Rivas Dpto.saludpublica@umsalud.edu.bo

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: Online

Language(s): Spanish

Organiser(s): Departamento Facultativo de Salud Pública UMSA

How to Attend Virtually: Youtube Live, Facebook Live

Registration: onsite

GPHW2024: The Digital World: Psychological, Physical & Environmental Impacts

GPHW2024: The Digital World: Psychological, Physical & Environmental Impacts

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GPHW2024: The Digital World: Psychological, Physical & Environmental Impacts

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Apr 4, 2024

Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities

Date and Time: 11th April 2024 | 16:00-16:30 (GMT)

Event Description: Using media to inform about the environmental, psychological, and physical impacts of online technologies by taking a holistic approach.

Event Type: Panel discussion & round table

Event Format: Online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s):

How to Attend Virtually: Contact artemis.faulk@protonmail.com

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: Upholding Human Rights in Climate and Health Advocacy: A Panel Discussion

GPHW2024: Upholding Human Rights in Climate and Health Advocacy: A Panel Discussion

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GPHW2024: Upholding Human Rights in Climate and Health Advocacy: A Panel Discussion

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Apr 4, 2024

Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities

Date and Time: 11th April 2024 | 14:00-15:30 (GMT)

Event Description: The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) recognizes the urgent need for a human rights-based approach to addressing the intersecting challenges of climate change and health. The virtual panel discussion aims to shed light on the role of human rights principles in shaping effective responses to climate-related health issues.

We seek to explore the connections between climate change, health equity, and human rights by convening a diverse panel of experts, including public health professionals, human rights advocates, and individuals/organizations working in climate action. The panelists will share their insights and experiences in advocating for policies and interventions prioritizing the rights and well-being of communities impacted by climate change.

The key topics we wish to address through this panel discussion are:

  • The disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable groups
    Role of health professionals and students in promoting climate justice and resilience
    Human rights-based solutions to challenges caused by climate change

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Event Type: Panel discussion & round table

Event Format: Online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA)

How to Attend Virtually: Contact Salman Khan, IFMSA Liaison Officer for Public Health Issues, at lph@ifmsa.org

Registration: N/A