🛡️ Preventive Measures and Disease Control

One of the key roles of public health is the prevention and control of diseases. Vaccination programs 💉 have played a critical role in eradicating or significantly reducing diseases such as polio, measles, and smallpox. In addition, initiatives that encourage hand hygiene 🧼, sanitation 🚰, and access to clean water have drastically decreased the spread of infectious diseases worldwide.

🎓 Doctoral Programmes in Public Health: Shaping the Future of Global Health 🌍

14.03.2025

📅 ASPHER Meeting in Porto – March 24, 2025 🌍

14.03.2025

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Member updates

18.03.2025

Tackling the Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 🦠💊

The International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) joins the global call to action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—one of the most pressing public health threats of our time. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and no longer respond to the medicines designed to kill them, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of severe illness, disability, and death. 🌍 Why Does AMR Matter? By 2050, AMR could cause 10 million deaths annually if no action is taken. It threatens modern medicine, making routine surgeries, cancer treatments, and childbirth riskier. The economic burden of AMR is enormous, increasing healthcare costs and reducing productivity. 🔬 What Can Be Done? ✅ Strengthening surveillance to track resistance patterns. ✅ Promoting rational antibiotic use and reducing overprescription. ✅ Enhancing infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. ✅ Investing in new treatments and alternative therapies. ✅ Raising awareness among healthcare workers, policymakers, and the public. At IAPH, we are committed to equipping public health professionals with the knowledge and skills to combat AMR through education, research, and policy advocacy. Together, we can protect the effectiveness of life-saving medicines for future generations. 💡 Join the fight against AMR—act today for a healthier tomorrow! #PublicHealth #AMR #AntibioticResistance #OneHealth #IAPH

International Academy of Public Health - IAPH Jarosław Kołdun

14.03.2025

🌍 Empowering Public Health for a Better Tomorrow 🏥

At the heart of public health lies the mission to protect and improve the health of communities. We are committed to fostering healthier environments through education, innovation, and sustainable practices. Why Public Health Matters ✔️ Prevention Over Cure – Proactively addressing health issues to reduce the burden of disease. ✔️ Health Equity – Ensuring all individuals have the opportunity to achieve optimal health, regardless of their background. ✔️ Global Collaboration – Uniting across borders to tackle the world’s most pressing health challenges. ✔️ Health Promotion – Encouraging healthier lifestyles and behaviors to prevent chronic diseases. Our Approach 🔬 Cutting-Edge Research – Driving breakthroughs in public health to address current and future needs. 📚 Comprehensive Education – Equipping future leaders with the tools to create meaningful change in public health. 🌱 Sustainable Solutions – Advocating for policies and practices that prioritize long-term health and well-being. We believe in the power of public health to transform communities. By working together, we can build a healthier world for future generations. #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #Prevention #GlobalHealth #BetterTomorrow

Aarhus University Ewelina Lichocka

14.03.2025

🌍 Advancing Public Health for a Healthier World 🏥

Public health is the foundation of a thriving society. Through education, research, and policy development, we strive to create healthier communities and improve quality of life for all. Our Mission in Public Health ✔️ Preventing Diseases – Through vaccination programs, screenings, and health education. ✔️ Promoting Health Equity – Ensuring that healthcare access is fair and inclusive. ✔️ Responding to Global Challenges – Tackling issues such as pandemics, climate change, and chronic diseases. ✔️ Empowering Communities – Providing individuals with the knowledge and resources to make informed health decisions. Our Commitment to the Future 🔬 Innovative Research – Exploring solutions to emerging health threats. 📚 Training the Next Generation – Educating professionals who will shape the future of public health. 🤝 Collaboration & Advocacy – Partnering with organizations worldwide to drive impactful change. A healthier world starts with strong public health initiatives. Together, we can build a future where everyone has the opportunity to live a long, healthy life. #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Prevention #HealthEquity #FutureOfHealth

Aarhus University Ewelina Lichocka

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Blogs by member affiliated individuals

Artur Tester

test, Bahamas

Aarhus University

26.05.2025

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Ewelina Lichocka

Łódź, Poland

Aarhus University

19.03.2025

🛡️ Preventive Measures and Disease Control

Ewelina Lichocka

Łódź, Poland

Aarhus University

19.03.2025

Health Promotion and Education

Public health agencies play a vital role in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies, including pandemics, natural disasters, and bioterrorism threats. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of coordinated public health efforts in disease surveillance, contact tracing, and vaccine distribution to mitigate the impact of global health crises.

Jarosław Kołdun

Cracow, Poland

International Academy of Public Health - IAPH

18.03.2025

Climate Change and Public Health: A Growing Emergency 🌍🔥

The International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) recognizes climate change as one of the biggest threats to global health in the 21st century. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental disruptions are increasing the spread of infectious diseases, reducing food security, and worsening air quality. 🌱 How Does Climate Change Affect Health? 🔴 Heatwaves & Extreme Weather – More frequent and intense heatwaves cause heat-related illnesses, while hurricanes, floods, and wildfires displace communities and strain healthcare systems. 🦟 Vector-Borne Diseases – Rising temperatures expand the habitats of disease-carrying mosquitoes, increasing the risk of malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. 🌫 Air Pollution & Respiratory Issues – Poor air quality contributes to millions of premature deaths annually due to conditions like asthma and lung disease. 🚰 Water & Food Insecurity – Droughts and floods disrupt agriculture, leading to malnutrition and food shortages. 💡 What Can Be Done? ✅ Strengthening climate-resilient health systems ✅ Reducing carbon emissions and air pollution ✅ Enhancing early warning systems for climate-related health risks ✅ Promoting sustainable policies and individual actions At IAPH, we are committed to educating and empowering public health professionals to tackle climate-related health challenges through research, advocacy, and innovative solutions. 🌍 A healthier planet means healthier people. Let’s act now! #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Sustainability #IAPH

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The ongoing ASPHER website update serves two purposes:

Rebranding

The first is part of the corporate rebranding of ASPHER to bring a fresh look to the face of the Association. This includes the new modernised ASPHER logo, adopted at the ASPHER General Assembly in June of 2024. It echoes the past logo, keeping the graphical element of public health academics working with hearts and minds to improve the population’s health.

Online community

The second is to create a member driven ASPHER online community where individual users affiliated with ASPHER member schools (heads of schools, faculty, students and alumni) will be able to interact with each other, network and share their work, join and participate in ASPHER groups, and so much more – expanding together to unlock the ASPHER Community’s full potential!

Please provide your feedback!

Feedback form

We want the new ASPHER website to work for you. What do you think about it so far? What functionalities and resources would you like us to add / prioritize? Send us your ideas for how you think the website could better serve the public health schools community.