Global Public Health Week Day 1 Events
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Mar 24, 2025
Global Public Health Week 2026: Day 1 – Peaceful Societies, Healthy Populations – Monday, April 6th
Focus: Governance, human rights, and social determinants of health.
Public health depends on social cohesion, justice, and equitable institutions. This day highlights how inclusive governance, trust in public institutions, and respect for human rights create the conditions for population health and peace.
While we wait for the finalized list for 2026, please consider the past schedule from last year to see what to expect:
| Time | Event | Format | Link |
| 10:00 AM Dubai / 8:00 AM CEST | Redefining Equity: Decolonizing Public Health for a Healthier World | Panel (English) | TBD |
| 6:30 PM Sydney / 8:30 AM CEST | Decolonization & Public Health: The Role of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning | Opening Ceremony/ Panel discussion |
Register here |
| 10:00 AM CEST | Perspectives from Young Professionals: Insights from Michelle Herrera | Video (English) | Watch here |
| 10:00 AM CEST | Perspectives from Young Professionals: Insights from Rebecca Gilmour | Video (English) | Watch here |
| 10:00 AM UK / 11:00 AM CEST | Investing in Health Equity: The Economics of Pandemic Preparedness | Seminar/Webinar (English) | Register here |
| 9:00 AM EAT/ 11:00 AM CEST | Adapting to Climate Change Strengthening Somali Health Systems for Resilience | Workshop/Online Training (English) | Contact: cabdirisaaq452@hotmail.com |
| 12:00 PM CEST | Lessons Learned: Governing for Healthy People & Planet | Seminar/Webinar (English) | Register here |
| 9:00 AM EST/ 3:00 PM CEST | International Perspectives on Older Adult Social Isolation and Loneliness | Panel Discussion/Roundtable (English) | Watch here |
| 9:00 AM EST/ 3:00 PM CEST | From Colonial Past to Community Power: Transforming Global Oral Health | Webinar (English) | Register here |
| 5:00 PM Jordan / 4:00 PM CEST | The State of Public Health in the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenges and Opportunities | Seminar/Webinar (English and Arabic) | Register here |
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 #GPHW2026 and #RedefineEquity on social media.
– Questions? Contact secretariat@wfpha.org