World Federation of Public Health Associations

Great work Marzia Di Marcantonio, Flavia Beccia, Alessandra Maio, Lili Wang, Wenya Wang, walter ricciardi our Past President (2020–2022), and Stefania Boccia for your amazing work!

Wishing you a happy holiday season and a peaceful New Year!

We're proud of all the work our Indigenous Working Group Chair Adrian Te Patu accomplishes! Thank you!

Always exciting seeing the chair of our Oral Health Working Group in action, Thank you for all you do, Hyewon Lee!

The five benefits of HPV gender-neutral vaccination: 1. Reduces risk 2. Reduces stigmatisation 3. Reduces transmission 4. Promotes health equity 5. Better public health outcomes #hpv #hpvvaccination #genderneutralvaccination #globalhealth

🌍 Global Health Meets Geopolitics 🌍 Our CEO, Prof Bettina Borisch, had the honor of opening the 10th International Public Health Conference in Bogura, Bangladesh. She delivered an inspiring keynote on “Does Geopolitics Determine Global Health?”, addressing Bangladesh's current transition following the August events and the establishment of a transitory government. The engaging discussions with colleagues and students revealed a shared hope for positive change in this remarkable country. 🌟 #GlobalHealth #Geopolitics #Bangladesh #Leadership #PublicHealth Shegufta Mohammad Dr. Md M. Islam Bulbul Marta Lomazzi, PhD, PD Emma Rawson-Te Patu

November 3 was the ninth annual One Health Day, a global campaign highlighting the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. In celebration of One Health Day, our One Health Working Group hosted a global webinar on the theme “From COVID-19 to Mpox: What Progress in One Health Have We Reached?” to share the progress made in the One Health approach in light of recent health crises. Dr. Emma Rawson-Te Patu, President of WFPHA, delivered the opening speech. She called for further cooperation in One Health actions, in line with WFPHA’s mission to “protect people and the planet, prevent diseases, and promote peace, health, and well-being,” as committed to advancing global public health through WFPHA’s strategic plan for 2023-2027. Six experts from the One Health Working Group of the WFPHA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations participated. Firstly, Prof. Xiao-Nong Zhou and Prof. Mayumi Wakimoto presented case studies on One Health actions in China and Brazil, respectively. This was followed by discussions on two core issues of One Health, including antimicrobial resistance and One Health education, presented by Prof. Lee Willingham and Prof. Rogers Frutos. Finally, at the global level, Dr. Jun-Xia Song and Dr. Ulrich Laaser addressed the impact of the global One Health agenda prompted by Quadripartite initiatives, outcomes from the One Health High-Level Expert Panel, and the evolution of global health policy from a One Health perspective. Professor Raman Bedi, Vice President of WFPHA, gave the closing address. In conclusion, it was emphasized that we must strengthen our public health system to counter challenges through collaborative efforts, especially in addressing environmental health concerns. The deployment of diverse surveillance technologies is critical in this endeavor. Thank you for all the support from our various partners and stakeholders! Watch the entire webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gDqFHPKd

Alessandro Berionni is a pivotal figure in public health. As the Chair of the Young Working Group for the World Federation of Public Health Associations (Young WFPHA), his contributions and insights shed light on the importance of young professionals in the sector. Engaging and empowering young public health professionals is crucial, as they bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and the energy needed to address global health challenges. Catch the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dvg_KcPH #globalhealth #publichealth #youngprofessionals #publicsector

🌍 WFPHA Immunization Policy Taskforce: 2024 Year in Review 🌍 This year, the Taskforce accomplished remarkable progress in addressing global immunization challenges and laying the groundwork for transformative initiatives in 2025. 🔑 2024 Highlights: 📄 Developed the "Understanding Vaccine Sentiment" policy to enhance vaccine uptake. 📚 Published critical reports: • Sustainable Investment in Immunization • Building a More Resilient Healthcare Workforce 📊 Hosted 3 forums on sustainable immunization, RSV, and vaccination strategies, with key events at summits like the World Health Summit and EPI Immunization Summit. 💡 Delivered 6 HPV training sessions globally and 7 webinars on topics ranging from vaccine uptake to RSV insights. ✍️ Published influential studies on vaccine hesitancy, health system resilience, and more in leading journals. We thank our Taskforce members, experts, and interns whose passion and dedication made this possible. 2024 was only the beginning—stay tuned for more innovative projects and partnerships in 2025! 📩 We welcome your suggestions and collaboration ideas. #GlobalHealth #Vaccination #WFPHA #PublicHealth 🔗 https://shorturl.at/tfYjO Jane Barratt Dragoslav Popovic walter ricciardi Prof Bettina Borisch Emma Rawson-Te Patu Raman Bedi Marta Lomazzi, PhD, PD

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Egypt malaria-free on October 20, 2024. This year, the country became the second in the world, following Cabo Verde, to be declared malaria-free. It is also the fifth African nation to receive malaria-free certification from the WHO. The WHO stated that Egypt’s historic malaria-free status resulted from nearly a century of efforts by its government and people to eradicate the disease. Egypt is the third country in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region to receive malaria-free certification, achieving this milestone after 14 years. Morocco was declared malaria-free in 2010, following the United Arab Emirates, which received the certification in 2007. With this announcement, the WHO has certified 44 countries and one territory as malaria-free. #malariafree #egypt #historymade #globalhealth #worldhealth #malaria