Planning and Implementing Social Media Communication in a Public Health Crisis: An Analytical Perspective
The strategic pandemic plans of PHSOs significantly shaped how public health directives were communicated via social media during COVID-19. This study provides actionable insights for practitioners to design effective social media strategies for timely and efficient public health communication.
Strengthening field epidemiology capacity in Canada: a mixed-methods evaluation of the Canadian field epidemiology program
CFEP has significantly strengthened Canada’s public health workforce by training skilled field epidemiologists who enhance surveillance, outbreak response, and evidence-based decision-making. Further impact can be achieved by expanding mobilization opportunities, strengthening alumni networks, and supporting continuous professional development.
Capacity development of researchers involved in guideline development in Malawi, Nigeria and South Africa: A mixed-methods study
The GELA project strengthened technical, project management, and interpersonal skills among researchers through collaborative learning. This evaluation highlights key challenges and enablers of capacity building in multinational CPG development projects.
Building Sustainable Public Health Data Science and Informatics Capacity: Possibilities for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Scaling public health capacity requires academic programs, in-service training, and continuous skill development. Long-term impact depends on supportive policies, modern accreditation, and incentives to build and retain a strong digital health workforce.
Strategies and distinguishing characteristics of faculty change agents teaching public health: a study on innovative teaching in higher education
Their work highlights empathy, humility, and resilience as essential competencies in public health education. Sustained institutional support for such teaching innovation enhances academic excellence, attracts prospective students, and better prepares graduates for future public health challenges.
Machine Learning and Probabilistic Approaches for Forecasting Infectious Disease Transmission and Cases
This study proposes a flexible framework combining Bayesian methods, spatial smoothing, and machine learning to improve COVID-19 forecasts. It enhances prediction accuracy and supports data-driven public health preparedness and response.
Career trajectories of master of public health graduates from South African universities
The MPH degree enabled graduates to take up public health roles in their home countries. These findings support building a skilled workforce to address health challenges and strengthen health systems in Africa.
Combating the Silent Othering in Dental Education, Dental Public Health, and Community Health Practice to Advance Health Equity
Achieving health equity requires acknowledging and addressing subtle exclusion and marginalization within oral health professions. Without confronting these issues, efforts to improve outcomes will not reach their full potential.
Editorial: Enhancing public health workforce competencies: AI integration and post-pandemic educational reforms
The future of public health education depends on integrating AI and digital technologies to enhance training, personalization, and workforce capacity. However, challenges like data privacy, equity, and ethics must be addressed to ensure fair and effective use of these innovations.
Strategic Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health System: Direction Toward a Paradigm Shift
India’s rapid technological growth, when combined with a healthy population, can significantly boost national development. Leveraging AI in healthcare can enhance service delivery, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of national health programs.