The third edition of the Global Public Health Week (GPHW), organised by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) commences on April 8, 2024, with the theme “Fostering Peace as a Prerequisite for Equitable Health”. It will be a hybrid event, combining face to face and digital gatherings worldwide. In addition to the week’s theme, each day will focus on a specific theme:
Monday, April 8: Rethinking Public Health Paradigms
Tuesday, April 9: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health
Wednesday, April 10: Putting Mental Wellbeing on the Health Agenda
Thursday, April 11: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities
Friday, April 12: Fostering the Development of the Right Competencies within Tomorrow’s Health Workforce
Get Involved by:
1. Hosting Event
Whether you are a public health association, a health organization, an institution, a health professional, a student, or an ordinary citizen interested in one of this year’s five GPHW themes, you are invited to:
-Choose one or more of the themes above.
-Mobilize your team to organize your own event(s) such as workshops, conferences, webinars, interviews, social media activities, contests, exhibitions, and many more in different formats such as in-person, online, or hybrid. Events can be big or small, local or global. Events can be organized in any language.
-Submit your event by March 1, 2024, using this link: https://forms.gle/XFzGJzreCbgdZYWY6
The WFPHA will dedicate all its platforms, such as its website and social media, to give visibility to your events.
2. Participating
If you are unable to organize your own event, joining GPHW events and activities contributes to the success of events. Several events will be planned for each day of the week.
For more information, please send an email to: secretariat@wfpha.org
