GPHW2024: Mind Matters: Elevating Mental Wellbeing on the Global Health Agenda

Theme: Putting Mental Wellbeing on the Health Agenda

Date and Time: 10th April 2024 | 11:00 am-12:05 pm (GMT+3)

Event Description: Mental Health is a global public health issue that negatively affects a large number of people worldwide. Such problems surpass all geographical boundaries and impact people of all ages, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds, and cultures.

Addressing mental health is crucial because it influences various aspects of human life, including physical health, productivity, relationships, and overall well-being. Moreover, neglecting mental health can lead to significant economic burdens, strain on healthcare systems, increased rates of disability, and reduced quality of life for millions of individuals globally. By prioritizing mental health on the global health agenda, we can promote resilience, foster inclusive societies, reduce stigma, and ensure equitable access to mental health services and support for all individuals, thereby contributing to the advancement of global health and sustainable development goals. However, this event aims to discuss the implications of different mental health issues that face different populations around the world, the current methods that are used to solve the issue, and recommendations about possible solutions that will assist in reducing the impact of mental health.

There are a large number of benefits of organizing this event, such as

(i) raising awareness about global mental health issues

(ii) there will be a possibility for future collaborations that may positively influence mental health

(iii) policymakers and decision-makers may benefit from such recommendations

(iv) the event will amplify the voices of public health advocates of mental health

(v) sharing stories and experiences about mental health will reduce stigma that surrounds mental health

(vi) significant networking opportunity. Many members of the WFPHA in the Middle East region were invited to participate in the event.

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: online

Language(s): English

Organiser(s):WFPHA – policy committee

How to Attend Virtually: livestreamed

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: Remettre la santé publique au cœur du débat sociétal

Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities

Date and Time: 11th April 2024 |10:00-10:05 (CET)

Event Description:Remettre la santé publique au cœur du débat sociétal en recherchant plus d’efficacité c’est l’ambition que poursuit le regroupement des acteurs de la société civile sur les questions de santé publique au Cameroun réunis à Yaoundé.

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: Video

Language(s): French

Organiser(s): World Federation of Public Health Associations

How to Attend Virtually: Youtube Link

Registration: N/A

GPHW2024: NextGen Public Health Summit: Developing Early Career for Forthcoming Workforce

Theme: Fostering the Development of the Right Competencies within Tomorrow’s Health Workforce

Date and Time: 12th April 2024 |07:00-09:00 (CET)

Event Description: This event aims to promote the development of core competencies among healthcare professionals, students, and educators to refine skills and abilities for the forthcoming healthcare workforce.

The event will include a panel discussion featuring representatives from WFPHA, Prof. Bettina Borisch (WFPHA Executive Director), and the Taipei Public Health Specialists Association, focusing on the evolution and prospects of public health legislation. This discussion will offer valuable insights into Taiwan’s pioneering role as the first in Asia to shape the legal framework of the field.

Event Type: Seminar / Webinar

Event Format: Hybrid

Language(s): English

Organiser(s): Federation of Public Health Student Associations in Taiwan

How to Attend Virtually: LinkedIn | Facebook| Website | Instagram

Registration: Link

WFPHA Intervention at The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB9)

The ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response is currently being held in a hybrid format until 28 March in Geneva, Switzerland.

The World Federation of Public Health Associations actively participates in the Ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a World Health Organization instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.

GPHW2024: Empowering through Experience: Sustainable Living

Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Life for Thriving Communities

Date and Time: 11 April 2024 | all-day

Event Description: We aim to inspire and educate the public on adopting sustainable living practices for personal well-being and fostering thriving communities.

By featuring cancer survivors or individuals living healthy lives, the campaign will showcase how sustainable choices can be integrated into daily routines.

Campaign Activities:

Video Series: Short videos featuring cancer survivors or individuals leading sustainable lifestyles will be created.

Each video will focus on a specific aspect of sustainability:

• Healthy eating habits and local food sourcing
• Environmental practices like reducing waste, conserving water, and using eco-friendly products
• Physical activity and mental well-being strategies
• Social media engagement: The videos will be shared on various platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, encouraging audience interaction through comments and questions.
  Interactive elements: Q/A can be conducted to gauge audience knowledge and engagement.

Partnerships:

Collaborate with local health organizations, or survivor communities to amplify the message (whatever seems fit to the content of the campaign)

Impact:

• Raise awareness: Educate the public about the connection between sustainable living and personal well-being.
  Inspire action: Motivate individuals to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.
• Foster community: Encourage collaboration and support for individual and community well-being.
  Empowerment: Demonstrate the transformative power of sustainable choices for cancer survivors and individuals focusing on healthy living.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased understanding of the importance of sustainable living for individuals and communities.
• Shift in audience behaviour towards adopting sustainable practices.
• Increased engagement and support for cancer survivors and healthy living initiatives.

Event Type: Social Media Campaign

Event Format: online

Language(s): English / Hindi

Organiser(s): Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Early Detection (CAPED) Trust

How to Attend Virtually:

Website / Facebook /Instagram / LinkedIn/ Youtube 

Registration: N/A