Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action for Public Health to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century
Public Health 3.0 empowers leaders as Chief Health Strategists to drive cross-sector, equity-focused health solutions.
Defining essential public health functions and services to strengthen national workforce capacity by WHO
Health systems face growing challenges—from infectious threats and antimicrobial resistance to ageing populations and climate change. Underinvestment in public health weakens prevention and protection efforts, leaving vulnerable groups disproportionately affected.
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) messaging guide
Academic public health stands at a crossroads—celebrated for its legacy, yet facing post-COVID health burdens and climate-driven disease threats. The field must adapt to emerging challenges with renewed resilience and innovation.
Global competency and outcomes framework for the essential public health functions by WHO
Progress toward universal health coverage and health-related SDGs depends on a capable health workforce delivering essential services and emergency response.
Fundamental public health services: Factsheet
Health departments are responsible for disease prevention, environmental safety, maternal and child health, clinical care access, and chronic disease control. They also tailor services to meet specific community health needs.