Global Public Health Week Day 5 Events

Global Public Health Week 2025: Day 5 – Building an Inclusive Health Workforce & Leadership – Friday, April 11th

Enhancing diversity in health leadership and policymaking by training, recruiting, and retaining professionals from underrepresented groups to ensure equitable public health systems.

Key Notes

– All events are free and virtual unless noted.

– Time zone guide:

– GMT: Greenwich Mean Time (UK)

– AEST: Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

– CEST: Central European Summer Time (Geneva)

– Find the other events here: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4

Get Involved

Follow #GPHW2025 and #InclusiveHealthWorkforce on social media.

Questions? Contact secretariat@wfpha.org.

Global Public Health Week Day 4 Events

Global Public Health Week 2025: Day 4 – Mental Health and Social Cohesion – Thursday, April 10th

Addressing global mental health through stigma reduction, community integration, and strengthening primary health systems for collective well-being.

Key Notes

– All events are free and accessible globally.

– Online photo contest regarding Women’s Health and War in Sudan. Contact Naba Almuhalab for more information.

– CEST  = Central European Time (UTC+1).

– Find the other events here: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 5

Get Involved

Follow #GPHW2025 and #MentalHealthForAll on social media.

– Questions? Contact secretariat@wfpha.org.

Global Public Health Week Day 3 Events

Global Public Health Week 2025: Day 3 – Innovations in Public Health – Wednesday, April 9th

On Day 3, cutting-edge advancements in digital health, technology, and equitable solutions take center stage, highlighting how innovation can bridge health disparities and foster global inclusion.

Key Notes

– All events are free and open to global participants.
– CEST = Central European Time (UTC+1).
– Find the other events here: Day 1, Day 2, Day 4, and Day 5

Get Involved

– Follow #GPHW2025 and #HealthInnovation on social media.
– Questions? Contact secretariat@wfpha.org

Global Public Health Week Day 2 Events

Global Public Health Week 2025: Day 2 – Climate Change, Health, and Sustainable Futures – Tuesday, April 8th

Climate change is a public health emergency. Day 2 focuses on building resilient health systems to combat environmental crises and promote sustainability.

Key Notes

– All events are free and open to global participants.

– Time zone notes:

CEST  = Central European Time

WAT (West Africa Time) = UTC+1

EAT (East Africa Time) = UTC+3

– Find the other events here: Day 1, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5

Get Involved

Follow #GPHW2025 and #ClimateHealthEquity on social media.
– Questions? Contact secretariat@wfpha.org.

Global Public Health Week Day 1 Events

Global Public Health Week 2025: Day 1 – Health and Peacebuilding – Monday, April 7th

Peace is the foundation of public health. Day 1 explores health initiatives in conflict zones, post-conflict recovery, and health diplomacy.

Key Notes

– All events are free and open to global participants.
– Time zone notes:
– CEST = Central European Time
– GMT = Greenwich Mean Time (UK)
– AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)
– Find the other events here: Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5

Get Involved

– Follow #GPHW2025 and #RedefineEquity on social media.
– Questions? Contact secretariat@wfpha.org

Why Inclusion in Science Is Essential for Public Health Progress  

Science and public health are at their best when they are inclusive. Diversity in research leads to better outcomes, more innovative solutions, and a deeper understanding of the complex factors that influence health. Yet, recent efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives threaten to undo decades of progress. Inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a scientific necessity.  

The Value of Diversity in Research

Diverse perspectives drive scientific innovation. When researchers from different backgrounds, genders, and cultures collaborate, they bring unique insights that can lead to breakthroughs in medicine and public health. For example, incorporating sex and gender into study design has improved our understanding of diseases and led to more effective treatments for all populations.  

The Impact of Exclusion on Public Health

Exclusion in science has real-world consequences. When certain groups are underrepresented in research, the resulting data gaps can lead to ineffective or harmful health interventions. For instance, women and minority groups have historically been excluded from clinical trials, leading to treatments that are less effective for them. Inclusive research ensures that public health solutions work for everyone, not just a select few.  

The Role of DEI Initiatives in Science

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are not just about fairness—they’re about improving the quality of science. These programs create welcoming spaces for underrepresented groups, fund critical research on health disparities, and promote policies that ensure everyone has a seat at the table. Canceling these initiatives undermines the scientific process and perpetuates inequities in health outcomes.  

Why We Must Defend Inclusion

Inclusion is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for advancing public health. By defending DEI initiatives, we advocate for better science, better health outcomes, and a more equitable world. The global research community must stand together to protect these programs and ensure that science remains a force for good.  

Conclusion

Inclusion is the cornerstone of progress in science and public health. We can create a healthier, more just world by embracing diversity and equity. Let’s commit to defending inclusion in science and ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from scientific advancements.