WFPHA’s Key Role in Shaping Vaccination Policy for Long-term Care: Insights from the IFA Meeting

On March 25, the World Federation of Public Health Associations actively participated in the “Mobilizing Vaccination Policy in Long-term Care Settings” meeting. This pivotal event, organized by the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), featured WFPHA’s Executive Manager, Dr. Marta Lomazzi, as its representative. The meeting was a gathering of thought leaders in public health, alongside experts in immunization, long-term care, and health policy, where the IFA’s study, “Improving Adult Vaccination Policy in Long-Term Care Settings,” was presented and thoroughly explored.

The discussions aimed to influence the World Health Organization’s technical guidelines by fostering communication between the vaccine, ageing, and health technical units. This effort aligns with the broader objectives of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing and the Immunization Agenda 2030. Key goals included driving policy reform through partnerships with long-term care provider associations at the national level, influencing national ageing policy agendas by collaborating with organizations advocating for the rights of older people in long-term care, elevating the political importance of immunization within these settings to guarantee its inclusion and integration in national immunization plans and aged care strategies, and ultimately enhancing adult vaccination uptake rates in long-term care environments.

The WFPHA’s engagement in these significant discussions and initiatives underscores its deep-rooted commitment to public health. By prioritizing immunization as a strategy to prevent disease and safeguard community health, the WFPHA continues to make meaningful contributions to global health endeavors. It aspires to a future where communities, irrespective of age, enjoy comprehensive access to the protective benefits of immunization. This ongoing work highlights the WFPHA’s dedication to addressing contemporary public health challenges and its role in shaping policies that foster healthier, more resilient communities worldwide.

Webinar: Global Perspectives on Maternal and Child Oral Health

Date and Time: 7th April 2024 |09:00 (EDT)

Event Description: The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), the Oral Health Section, and the Student Assembly are collaborating on a webinar titled:  Global Perspectives on Maternal and Child Oral Health.

Speakers:

Dr. Hyewon Lee – Chair of WFPHA Oral Health Workgroup, Director of Global Maternal and Child Oral Health Center of Seoul National University, South Korea.

Katy Battani – Project Manager and Assistant Research Professor at National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center at Georgetown University, USA.

Dr. Sonia Groisman – Professor, Coordinator of Post Graduation & Master Course in Community Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro URFJ, Brazil.

Dr. Khabiso Ramphoma –  Senior Lecturer and Specialist in Community Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Faculty of Dentistry, Cape Town South Africa. Public Health Association of South, Chair for Dental Public Health Special Interest Group. South African representative WFPHA Oral health workgroup.

Dr. Irene Adyatmaka – Director Global Health Interest Group, Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Senior researcher Center for health administration and policy studies, faculty of Public Health Universitas Indonesia, Docent faculty of dentistry Maranatha Christian University, Country Manager GC Indonesia.

Dr. Kiran Nagdeo – Vice Chair of WFPHA Oral Health Workgroup; External Relations Co-Chair at APHA Student Assembly; Scientific Planning Committee Member at American Public Health Association (APHA) Oral Health Section. 

Event Format: Online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), American Public Health Association (APHA)

Any questions, please send to Dr. Kiran Nagdeo at kn2293@NYU.edu

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom Link

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: Digital Health Citizenship: Advancing digital health and civic literacy through intergenerational dialogues

Theme: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health

Date and Time: 9th April 2024 | 14:00-15:15 CET

Event Description: In the era of digital transformation, ensuring the health and well-being of young people requires strategic action. The Lancet and Financial Times Commission on Governing Health Futures 2030: Growing up in a digital world has outlined essential recommendations that stakeholders must heed to support the thriving health and well-being of the younger generation. To move the Commission’s recommendations into tangible action, the Digital Transformations for Health Lab (DTH-Lab) was established in 2023. The global consortium with hubs in Africa, Asia, and Europe is a multidisciplinary platform aiming to strengthen digital and data governance to improve young people’s health and well-being.

Enfranchising young people to co-design and critically engage with digital-first health systems is a core project of the DTH-Lab as part of efforts to increase public participation and digital health citizenship. By partnering with youth and youth organizations at the global, regional, and country levels, the DTH-Lab is launching an assessment of young people’s perception of digital health citizenship to support the co-creation of desired health outcomes, promote youth leadership and support a generation of informed and enfranchised digital health citizens.

Digital health citizenship emerges from the intersection of digital transformations, health, and citizenship. Recognizing that individuals have rights, responsibilities, and agency in the digital health landscape, digital health citizenship promotes active participation, informed decision-making, and ethical use of digital health technologies and platforms. To advance digital health citizenship, particularly among the youth population, improved capacity must be enacted particularly focusing on the unity of digital, health, and civic literacy.

This intergenerational dialogue aims to assess the current perception of digital health citizenship with a particular focus on garnering youth insights and their key asks in becoming more enfranchised digital health citizens. Discussants will share preliminary work on this topic including a current scoping study on digital health literacy tools from the Young World Federation of Public Health Association (YWFPHA) and the general landscape of current work on digital health citizenship. Moreover, the DTH-Lab will launch an online survey to support its broader work of co-designing and solution creation with young people in becoming enfranchised digital health citizens in the age of digital transformations.

DTH-Lab links:

Website|Twitter |Linkedin | Instagram| Twitter

YWFPHA links:  

LinkedIn| Instagram| Whatsapp| Telegram

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): Young World Federation of Public Health Association (YWFPHA)

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom Link (will be sent after registration)

Registration: Link

GPHW2024: Revolutionizing Pediatric Mental Health: Public Health Strategies for Post-COVID Resilience and Equity

Theme: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health

Date and Time: 9th April 2024 | 11:00-12:30 (CEST)

Event Description: The “Revolutionizing Pediatric Mental Health” workshop will be a dynamic and forward-thinking event uniting professionals and stakeholders worldwide to explore the transformative potential of innovative strategies in pediatric mental health. Over 90 minutes, participants will embark on an immersive journey into the future of pediatric mental health care in the post-COVID era. Through interactive discussions, captivating presentations and real-world case studies, attendees will gain invaluable insights into cutting-edge interventions and visionary approaches aimed at promoting resilience and equity among pediatric populations. By uncovering emerging trends and fostering collaborative dialogue, the workshop will catalyze inspiring action and driving positive change in pediatric mental health on a global scale. Join us as we pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for children and adolescents everywhere.

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: Online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): Giovanna Failla 

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom Link

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: Empowering Global Health Leaders: Cultivating the Future Public Health Workforce

Theme: Fostering the Development of the Right Competencies within Tomorrow’s Health Workforce

Date and Time: 12th April 2024 |10:00-11:00 (EDT)

Event Description: “Empowering Global Health Leaders: Cultivating the Future Public Health Workforce” is a dynamic event focused on empowering global health leaders and nurturing the next generation of public health professionals.

Collaborative session from the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) Oral Health Workgroup, Young Professionals Workgroup, and the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders.
Speakers from both organizations share their experiences and insights, inspiring attendees to become catalysts for positive change in the field of public health, followed by a panel discussion.

Join us for an engaging session dedicated to shaping the future of public health leadership.

Speakers:

Dr. Hyewon Lee, Chair, WFPHA Oral Health Workgroup

Dr. Deborah Weisfuse, President of the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

Dr. Alessandro Berionni, Chair of Young WFPHA

Dr. Kiran Nagdeo, Vice-chair, WFPHA Oral Health Workgroup

Dr. Milena Hegenauer, Dentist in Munich, International Sustainable Oral Health, Student Leadership in Global Oral Health, Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

For questions, please contact Dr. Kiran Nagdeo: kn2293@nyu.edu

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): World Federation of Public Health Associations

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom Link 

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: Measles Matters: A Conversation with Martha Rebour

Theme: Putting Mental Wellbeing on the Health Agenda

Date and Time: 10th April 2024 | 15:00-15:30 (CET)

Event Description: In this enlightening interview, Martha Rebour, Executive Director of Shot@Life, shares her expert insights and the latest strategies in the fight against measles, highlighting progress, challenges, and the path forward. The interview will be live and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Event Type: Live Interview

Event Format: Online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): World Federation of Public Health Associations

How to Attend Virtually: Zoom Link (will be sent after registration)

Registration: Link