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The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is the leading global organization dedicated to global public health advocacy. Since 1967, we have united over 130 member organizations and 5 million public health professionals to address health inequities, promote evidence-based policies, and foster global collaboration. Discover how we advance health equity, sustainable policies, and global health initiatives to create a healthier world.
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18th world congress on public health – join the global movement for health equity

Join the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) in Cape Town, South Africa, on September 6-9, 2026, as we unite public health professionals to shape a healthier, more equitable future for all.

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Day 5: GPHW2026

Day 5: GPHW2026

Feb 25, 2026

Global Public Health Week Day 5 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 5 – Rebuilding Health and Hope – Friday, April 10th Focus: Mental health, social recovery, and youth engagement. Healing after conflict requires both mental and social...

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Day 5: GPHW2026

Day 4: GPHW2026

Feb 25, 2026

Global Public Health Week Day 4 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 4 – One Planet, One Health, One Peace - Thursday, April 9th Focus: Environmental health, climate change, and resource equity. Environmental degradation and resource scarcity...

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Day 5: GPHW2026

Day 3: GPHW2026

Feb 25, 2026

Global Public Health Week Day 3 EventsGlobal Public Health Week 2025: Day 3 – Prevention First: From Epidemics to Everyday Health - Wednesday, April 8th Focus: Immunization, surveillance, and community prevention. Prevention saves lives and...

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