GPHW2024: Community Engagement as a Toolkit to Equitable Health and a means of fostering peace in South Africa
News
Apr 4, 2024
Theme: Global Public Health Week
Date and Time: 8 -12th April 2024 | everyday-10:00-12:00 pm GMT+2
Event Description: In alignment with The Global Public Health Week, the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) initiated virtual dialogues to discuss community-led health promotion, aligned with national strategies. From April 8-12, sessions on public health paradigms, global health governance, mental wellbeing, sustainable living, and developing healthcare competencies will be held. These dialogues will feature keynotes, panel discussions with stakeholders across sectors, aiming to inform and enhance South African public health policies. The sessions will run daily from 10:00 to 12:00 (GMT + 2).
Monday 8 April: Rethinking Public Health Paradigms in South Africa
Community participation, behaviour analysis, and ecology, crucial for past public health challenges, emphasized interdisciplinary approaches and direct engagement with populations. This prompts the question: which paradigms will effectively tackle future health issues both nationally and globally?
Tuesday 9, April:Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health from the South African Perspective
Addressing health inequities globally and within nations surpasses health sector capabilities and national actions, necessitating political solutions on a global scale. Transnational norms and policies act as political determinants maintaining these disparities. How do we enhance and democratize governance in South Africa to reduce inequalities and foster peace?
Wednesday, 10 April: Putting Mental Wellbeing on the Health Agenda in South Africa
With mental disorders among the top global disease burdens—970 million affected in 2019, mainly by anxiety and depression—impacting all life aspects and leading to challenges in education and employment, it’s crucial for governments and the global health community to implement effective prevention and treatment. Where are we as a country in this endeavour?
Thursday, 11th April: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities in South Africa
Sustainable development, harmonizing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection, ensures future generations aren’t compromised. It relies on communities, where collaboration on resources, knowledge, and innovation addresses challenges for a sustainable future. The question remains, “How do we foster these community collaborations to promote sustainable life for thriving communities?”
Friday, 12 April: Fostering the Development of the Right Competencies within Tomorrow’s Health Workforce in South Africa
Health professions education develops essential competencies in healthcare professionals, including patient-centred care, interdisciplinary teamwork, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics use. These areas aim to enhance patient care, integrate research, improve safety and quality, and leverage technology in healthcare. The critical questions are: Where do our healthcare training programs stand in nurturing these competencies? Which competencies are pivotal for our health system? How can we cultivate these skills in our future health workforce?
Event Type: Social Media Campaign
Event Format: online
Language(s): English
Organiser(s): Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)
How to Attend Virtually: Zoom links are available above
Registration: N/A