Academic public health institutions from across the Arab region officially launched the Arab Network for Academic Public Health (ANAPH) on April 13, 2026, marking an important milestone for regional collaboration in public health education, research, and practice. Established through collaboration among schools, colleges, and institutes of public health from multiple Arab countries, ANAPH aims to strengthen cooperation in […]

The WHO EPHF Training of Trainers Workshop at Manila, Philippines 2026. Photo 8th March 2026. Credit: (©️WHO/Rocel Ann Junio-Balbutin) From 8–10 June 2026, I had the privilege of attending the WHO Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) Training of Trainers Workshop in Manila, Philippines, a focused, high-energy gathering bringing together public health leaders from Papua New […]

If you’re proudly tackling complex challenges at the intersection of law enforcement and public health, gain global recognition through the 2025 GLEPHA Student Awards. The GLEPHA Student Awards celebrate emerging scholars in law enforcement and public health (LEPH) research and scholarship. CATEGORY A – Undergraduate Student Paper Award CATEGORY B – PhD Student Paper Award […]

July 13-16, 2025 at the University of Ottawa, Canada LEPH2025 brings together law enforcement, public health professionals, and communities from around the world to promote equity, inclusivity, and collaboration, with a strong focus on supporting marginalized groups and addressing disparities. Join Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association as they dive into research, innovations, and […]

“Schools and programs of public health must take an active role.” – Laura Magaña GNAPH President At the World Health Assembly last week, delegates adopted a substantial resolution on the Public Health and Health care workforces. Many of the recommendations urge governments and their Health Ministries to ‘care for the careers’, supporting a workforce which is […]