New report puts spotlight on Asian health in Aotearoa
A landmark report presented to Parliament on Tues this week has highlighted a number of urgent health concerns among Asian communities in Aotearoa NZ. The report ‘Asian Health in Aotearoa 2024’ was c…Read more about 'New report puts spotlight on Asian health in Aotearoa'...
Symposium to discuss critical role of health promotion
A symposium to discuss and develop solutions to current and future challenges and opportunities faced by health promotion will be held on Ngunnawal Country, Australia from Oct 9 - 10. Organised by th…Read more about 'Symposium to discuss critical role of health promotion'...
Registrations open for health promotion short course
Registrations are now open for this year's Intake 3 of the online Certificate of Achievement in Health Promotion (CoA) jointly offered by HPF and Manukau Institute of Technology. Do you want to enh…Read more about 'Registrations open for health promotion short course'...
World must act now to combat rising temperatures, urges UN Chief
As the world becomes hotter and more dangerous for everyone, the world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures urges the UN Secretary General António Guterres. Guterres’ appeal comes again…Read more about 'World must act now to combat rising temperatures, urges UN Chief'...
Pacific community leaders unite to support WHO Regional Director
Pacific Community leaders, including HPF’s Executive Director Sione Tu’itahi, showed their support for the World Health Sione Tu'itahi, Dr Saia Piukala and Dr Audrey Aumua CEO of The Fred Hollows Fou…Read more about 'Pacific community leaders unite to support WHO Regional Director'...
Physical inactivity among adults worrying, says report
An increasing number of adults worldwide are not doing enough physical activity, which in turn will increase the number of people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to a new repo…Read more about 'Physical inactivity among adults worrying, says report'...
Study shows healthy diet crucial for planetary health
The strong connection between individual and Planetary Health, has been highlighted in a recent study published by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study stresses the critical role…Read more about 'Study shows healthy diet crucial for planetary health'...
Time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal
Nau mai i ngā hua, nau mai i ngā taonga, nau mai i te mātahi o te tau! Welcome the fruits of the year, welcome the many treasures, welcome the New Year! Whāia te mātauranga, ka tītiro whakamuri ki …Read more about 'Time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal'...
Effective Pacific leadership about serving others
Good leadership is about doing the right things at the right time and for the right reasons, says Public Health specialist and Associate Dean Pacific at the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical …Read more about 'Effective Pacific leadership about serving others'...
It's climate-crunch time, says UN Chief
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions warned UN Secretary General, António Guterres when marking World Environment Day 2024 on Wednesday this week. As events w…Read more about 'It's climate-crunch time, says UN Chief'...