WFPHA at WHA74: WFPHA Diplomats of the Global Charter for the Public’s Health: A Call for Pandemic Preparedness

The 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place on 24 May to 1 June 2021.

The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attends today Committee A session with a strong statement calling on the WHO and national governments to commit to transparency and accountability in their emergency preparedness and response plans, including notification and verification of outbreaks, information sharing, and resolute decision-making processes.

WFPHA at WHA74: A Pandemic Treaty to Fight Inequalities & Health Emergencies

The 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place on 24 May to 1 June 2021.

The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attends today Committee B session with a strong statement urging for a pandemic treaty to strengthen the UN system to fight ongoing inequalities and health emergencies.

WFPHA at WHA74: The Constituency Call on WHA for Better Co-ordination for Action on COVID-19

The 74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place on 24 May to 1 June 2021.

The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) attends today Committee A session with a strong constituency statement for better co-ordination for action on COVID-19.

This constituency consisting of major international federations of global health, primary care, and social work professionals supports the WHO in its call on its member states to work together on the co-design and co-production of coordinated strategies to control the pandemic.

The WFPHA General Assembly 2021

On May 20, 2021, the General Assembly of the World Federation of Public Health Associations was held virtually, bringing together 108 participants from 26 different countries around the world.

Comprising all members, the General Assembly provides a unique forum for important discussions on the future of Global Public Health.

2020-2021 Annual Report Is Now Available!

Here, review our major initiatives and activities from the past 12 months, explore our achievements and have an insight of our plan for the next year.

The Winners & the Losers in COVID-19 Immunization

COVID-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in our society. To fight the virus, the global public health workforce must advocate for vulnerable communities who are disproportionately harmed in this crisis.

WFPHA is excited to use the opportunity of the European Public Health Week 2021 to join forces for healthier populations and discuss The Winners & the Losers of COVID-19 Immunization.

On Friday 21 May, 2021 at 13:00 – 14:00 (CEST), join Marta Lomazzi, Michael Moore, Walter Ricciardi, Sheila Tlou, and Claude D. Betts, as they unpack how to ensure that the vaccines reach all people who need them.

This event will be live-streamed on our Facebook page here.

This event is supported by WFPHA and our International Immunisation Policy Taskforce.