16th World Congress on Public Health goes virutal from 12-16 October 2020_

When the WCPH 2020 actually takes place in October it is more relevant than ever. As the world confronts the coronavirus, the sharing of knowledge becomes ever more important, and the WCPH 2020 is the place to do it. The congress will feature a dedicated Covid-19 track, covering the latest on the fight against the pandemic, the impact on health systems and the future for public health after the crisis.  But we will also focus on other pressing challenges: climate change, food and water supply, poverty and inequalities. The theme of the congress remains unchanged: ‘Public Health for the Future of Humanity: Analysis, Advocacy, and Action’. More news on our website.  
Public health for the future of humanity: analysis, advocacy and action 
The theme of the virtual WCPH 2020 reflects our firm commitment that we, in the global public health community, have an obligation to respond to the current coronacrisis and other emerging global challenges. As the world confronts the coronavirus, the sharing of science – especially the latest public health science – becomes ever more important, and the virtual WCPH 2020 is the event to do it. A dedicated COVID-19 track will be featured, covering the latest on the efficacy of policy measures, impact on health systems, etc. In our eight plenary sessions we will further explore the challenges posed by the corona pandemic and other threats. Read more.
Programme online
The parallel programme of short communications and posters will be online on the WCPH 2020 website as from 1 July. If you want to access the online programme you have to use your EUPHA/EPH Conference account details. If you do not have an account with EUPHA/EPH Conference, you have to create one here
Plenary speakers
We are excited to announce the following confirmed speakers: Philip Baba Adonga, President Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa, Ghana; Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, WHO Regional Office for the European Region; Mauricio Lima Barreto, Professor Federal University of Bahia, Brazil; Sara Cerdas, Member European Parliament, Portugal; Kasia Czabanowska, University of Maastricht, the Netherlands;Desmond D’Sa, Environmental campaigner, South Africa; Summer May Finlay, campaigner for the rights of indigenous people, Australia; Walter Flores, campaigner civil society, Guatemala; Sir Andy Haines, Professor of Environmental Change and Public Health, United Kingdom; Richard Horton, The Lancet; Bronwyn King, Tobacco Free Portfolios and radiation oncologist, Australia; Stephen K. Klasko, President Thomas Jefferson University, United States; Laura Magana, President Association of Schools of Public Health in the Americas, Mexico; Patricio V. Marquez, The World Bank; Diogo Martins, Policy Lead at Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom; Martin McKee, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; John Middleton, Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region; Christopher Murray, University of Washington, United States; Walter Ricciardi, Professor Public Health, Italy; Gita Sen, Professor Public Health and campaigner for women’s rights, India; Sarah Wollaston, Former Member of Parliament, Medical Doctor, United Kingdom. Read more here. 
Registration
Registration fees for the virtual congress has been significantly reduced as to offer each and everyone the possibility to join the global public health community at WCPH 2020. Reduced fees are available for EUPHA and WFPHA members, attendees from emerging countries and students. Register now to benefit from standard fees until 5 August. More information and registration here.