Lavinia Ngatoko
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WHO report: Health inequities shortening lives by decades
A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing,…Read more about 'WHO report: Health inequities shortening lives by decades'...
New Level 2 online health promotion courses now live
HPF is pleased to announce that the first two of our new level 2 online health promotion courses are 'now live'! These courses have been developed in addition to our level 1 courses which were launc…Read more about 'New Level 2 online health promotion courses now live'...
Webinar to focus on health promotion leadership in challenging times
Registrations are now open for our online workshop (webishop) ‘Health promotion leadership in times of global and national challenges’ to be held on June 12 from 11am to 12.30pm. Our panel of speake…Read more about 'Webinar to focus on health promotion leadership in challenging times'...
Earth Day calls for commitment to renewable energy
On April 22 we celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the planet for future generations. Photo by Markus Spiske on…Read more about 'Earth Day calls for commitment to renewable energy'...
Smokefree May campaign launched
Hāpai Te Hauora has launched the “That’s Us” campaign, calling on all New Zealanders who smoke to sign up and take the first step toward quitting this World Smokefree May. The campaign encourages whā…
Action urged to strengthen public health
It’s ‘Global Public Health Week’ (GPHW) this week, and today is World Health Day! Join us in helping to raise awareness about global health issues and the vital role of public health, and to promot…Read more about 'Action urged to strengthen public health'...
World Health Day puts spotlight on women’s health and wellbeing
World Health Day, to be celebrated on 7 April 2025, will launch a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, titled Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, will urge governments …Read more about 'World Health Day puts spotlight on women’s health and wellbeing'...
HPF farewells long-serving Board Chair
HPF’s Board Chair, Mark Simiona was farewelled at a Board meeting and lunch at the Holiday Inn in Māngere, Auckland last Thurs (Mar 27). FAREWELL: (Fr left) HPF Kaumatua, Trevor Simpson, Mark, Dr Kar…
Te Pae Māhutonga a valuable compass for health and wellbeing
HPF held its first online workshop (webishop) of the year on Mar 20 with the focus of discussion on the Māori health promotion model, Te Pae Māhutonga and how it can be applied in today’s challenging …Read more about 'Te Pae Māhutonga a valuable compass for health and wellbeing'...
