We convene public health leaders from around the world to address issues of global concern related to academic public health and provide a venue to strengthen relationships among network members.
Our purpose is to enhance academic public health worldwide through mutual learning and collaborations between academic public health institutions globally in order to improve and protect the health of people and the planet.
GNAPH’s two-year program focuses on strengthening global public health networks and lays out the global network’s main priorities for advancement in 2025 – 2027, including competency-based workforce development, climate and health education, ethics and law, and AI and digital health alongside programs in health diplomacy, faculty development, and continuation of the Riegelman TIPH Global grants. The plan elevates equity and community partnership, deepens collaborations, and commits to a strong presence at major international forums. Governance actions include adopting a five-year strategy, assigning regional leadership on priority actions, a young-professionals pathway, and enhancing communications and membership structures.
Read the full 2025 – 2027 program here.
Dr. Laura Magaña, president and CEO of ASPPH and founding president of the Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH), has released a President’s Report, reviewing the collective achievements of the Global Network during its formative years. Under her leadership, GNAPH established itself as a unifying platform for regional public health associations, advancing key initiatives in workforce development, competency-based education, and global advocacy. Dr. Magaña’s report highlights major milestones and accomplishments from across her tenure.
As GNAPH transitions to the leadership of incoming President Dr. John Middleton, this report stands as both a celebration of progress and a call to continue the global momentum toward a more connected and resilient public health community.
Read the full report here.
The seven regional associations that makeup GNAPH are:
