IUHPE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC REGION

International Union of Health Promotion & Education- South West Pacific Branch. Dr Mel Stoneham manages this account & can be reached via @drmelstoneham

[IUHPE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC REGION @IUHPE_SWP]

Congratulations to PNG for eliminating trachoma @WHO @WHOWPRO @UNICEF_PNG @PNGReport

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 has been validated by WHO for eliminating #trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country.

Unlike many other countries where trachoma elimination has required surgery campaigns, antibiotic mass drug administration and targeted improvements in access to water, sanitation and hygiene, the PNG’s success was driven by robust disease surveillance.

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[IHPE (Dr Michael Craig Watson - Trustee) @InstituteHPE]

Positive health promotion: the Ottawa Charter approach

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[Melissa Sweet @MelissaSweetDr]

Input sought! 20-year Preventive Health Strategy for lutruwita/ Tasmania

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

JUST IN: A historic day for Fiji

UNICEF welcomes Fiji’s passage of the new Child Care and Protection Act and the Child Justice Act in Parliament today.
The Acts reaffirm every child’s right to be safe and protected, focusing on those in vulnerable and marginalized situations.

[Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) @AHPA_AU]

In November 2024, AHPA signed onto the Community Sector Statement on 2035 Climate Change Pollution Reduction Target, led by @ACOSS: https://t.co/mTSB0osLdg

The statement aligns with AHPA's Climate Change and Health Promotion Position Paper: https://t.co/P2vMdjCsxD

[IUHPE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC REGION @IUHPE_SWP]

Abstract submissions for the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion in Abu Dhabi are now OPEN! - Deadline: Dec 10 2024.
Submit your abstract here: https://t.co/PkCazjPco7 @AHPA_AU @PHAIWA @GalwayHPRC @ItahiTu @hpf_aotearoa @drmargosendall

[Pacific Community @spc_cps]

Calling all #PacificArtists! The Pacific Culture Week logo #competition is back! Showcase your creativity & design a #logo that embodies our vibrant cultures. Winning design = official visual identity! 🌏 https://t.co/NoiPU7cSFK Submit by 31 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM (Fiji Time) 🎨

[Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) @AHPA_AU]

Ready to kickstart your career in health promotion? 💼 Join us to explore how internships can open doors, resume tips, access the National Job Bulletin & job search resources! 📅 27 Nov 2024 🕖 8pm AEDT | 7pm AEST | 7:30pm ACDT | 5pm AWST 📍 Online 💲 Free https://t.co/ihx7pfelUU

[IUHPE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC REGION @IUHPE_SWP]

The @IUHPE World Conference themed Settings for Planetary Health & Wellbeing will be from May 13 -16. Abstracts are open https://t.co/T68KspOPO1 (deadline: January 15, 2025)

Registration link, and more details on speakers, to be posted soon! @ItahiTu @AHPA_AU

[IUHPE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC REGION @IUHPE_SWP]

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting: https://t.co/3thu3ZKhnD @IUHPE @DocsEnvAus @spc_cps

[PHAA QLD branch @PHAAQldbranch]

It’s time to vote Queensland. If you are passionate about any of these issues, be sure to compare @_PHAA_’s asks against our political report card & vote for public health. https://t.co/6D8DzRNiLQ @CroakeyNews @RaglanMaddox @naturopathamie @DrMelStoneham @QCOSS_ @AHPA_AU

[PHAA QLD branch @PHAAQldbranch]

Health is more important than ever. Maintaining & building a public hlth workforce needs to be a priority for a Qld govt. We advocate for:Public Health Officer Training Program &
clear training & career pathways for the public health & health promotion workforce @_PHAA_ @AHPA_AU

[Melissa Stoneham @DrMelStoneham]

First we had the giant frying pan & now we have the giant melanoma at #sculpturesbythesea! In our climate, anything to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety is welcomed. Thanks to artist Andrew Hankin. @CCQld @MelissaSweetDr @PHAIWA @CancerCouncilOz @_PHAA_ @AHPA_AU

[Dr Louise Baldwin @LouiseBeHealthy]

@AHPA_AU National President
Melinda Edmunds reminding us it’s time to step up for radical change to create a healthy and equitable Australia #ahpasymposium2024 #healthpromotion

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[Pacific Community @spc_cps]

#PacificPeoples | #PacificCultures NANA is a short film on critical social issues in PNG, from urban development to cultural diversity, using storytelling and visuals.

🎞️🤝Funded by the @PressACP-@EUPasifika #PacificCCI project, which supports cultural and creative industries.

[Dr Raglan Maddox @RaglanMaddox]

🚨 LAST CALL: Tom Calma Award nominations close tomorrow! 🚨
The Award celebrates people dedicated to advancing health equity, improving public health, and eliminating tobacco and nicotine-related harms 🏆
Nominations close tomorrow, 8 Oct 2024! ⏳https://t.co/bOgf1pwH7F

[Melissa Stoneham @DrMelStoneham]

Imagine if you went shopping and there were no prices on the groceries! Well that’s what’s happening in some remote communities. Read more: https://t.co/UT776ObdId @ErinParke2 @foodinremotes @PHAIWA @_PHAA_ @MelissaSweetDr @CurtinMedia @NACCHOAustralia @IndigenousNCDs @AHPA_AU

[Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) @AHPA_AU]

Follow #AHPASymposium2024 this week for news from AHPA's Health Promotion Symposium 2024 👇

[Melissa Stoneham @DrMelStoneham]

After 20 years of advocating, the residents of Cherbourg are finally getting a secure water supply that will make a major difference to their health and lives. https://t.co/mYDjipqvI9 @QAIHC_QLD @NACCHOAustralia @PHAAQldbranch @PHAIWA @CroakeyNews @_PHAA_ @EHA_LTD

[Dr Sandro Demaio @SandroDemaio]

Excellent briefing ahead of the Regional Committee Meeting of @WHOWPRO this month. Strong words of vision, and collaboration from @RD_WPRO.