Nutritional well-being is the product of a complex interplay of factors that directly or indirectly affect what people consume and how their bodies break down and utilize it. Equating malnutrition with hunger changed as evidence grew that underweight and obesity could co-exist in individuals and households and the double burden of malnutrition emerged. This special issue aims to highlight Food, Diet, and Nutrition at the intersection of multiple determinants of health; namely, climate and environmental changes that affect food production and distribution; commercial interests that drive food manufacturing, processing, distribution, and marketing; economic, social, and cultural determinants of households’ and individuals’ consumption choices based on affordability, palatability, and social status perceptions; and the psychosocial realities that influence feeding and dietary habits in the 21st century. It draws contributions and learning from work on how these determinants and environments can be tackled, from interventions on the more immediate conditions that shape food systems to the deeper policy, legal, economic, and other structural interventions that control harmful conditions or that promote healthy food systems. Authors are invited to submit abstracts and full papers as outlined in more detail in the website.
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This conference, hosted by CeSHHAR Zimbabwe in collaboration with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and the Ministry of Health and Childcare, aims to address the detrimental health impacts of climate change on health and wellbeing in Africa and to share research evidence into understanding climate-health mechanisms, the health impacts, effective adaptation and mitigation intervention strategies, equitable climate research, and to discuss how to effectively translate research into policy.
The World Congress of Epidemiology (WCE) will be held in an in-person format for this edition of the triennial congress of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA). WCE is well-known for bringing epidemiologists and public health experts working in different sectors together in an atmosphere designed to promote dialogue, the interchange of ideas, and state-of-the-art scientific research. The theme of WCE2024 is “Epidemiology and complexity: challenges and responses” which will engage the full depth and breadth of methods and practice in contemporary epidemiology. The meeting will feature speakers presenting plenary lectures, workshops and interactive sessions. The abstract-driven programme will include oral and poster presentations including theory and application from every sub-discipline of epidemiology. With more than 2000 delegates expected, WCE2024 promises to be a unique opportunity to share experiences and expertise – the opportunities to learn, grow and network within the field will be phenomenal. This is the first time the congress will be hosted on the African continent.
As we step into 2024, the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This milestone not only symbolizes a half-century of collaboration with our core member states – Kenya, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Mauritius, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – but also reflects our expansive efforts in health advocacy and service beyond these borders. Over the years, ECSA-HC’s endeavors have reached various other African nations, contributing significantly to the advancement of health care standards and services across a wider region. ECSA HC will be sharing details of the anniversary events and activities on the website, in a year of reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to advancing health care in our region.
ACT Ubumbano invites proposals from community and activist organisations, and organisations of faith, for support for social justice action. These actions may be responses to the impact of environmental, gender and economic injustice on communities, or they may be campaigns to change particular situations that communities are struggling with. The action must be implemented and completed by 30 November 2024. Proposals may be for a maximum of ZAR30,000 (South African Rands). Amounts allocated are likely to be less than this to reach as many applicants as possible.
Solve’s Global Challenges seek exceptional innovators who are using technology to solve today’s most pressing problems. Those selected become a Solver team and join this nine-month support program, receive access to funding in grants and investments, join a powerful network of impact-minded leaders, receive coaching and strategic advice from experts, and gain exposure in the media, among many other benefits. Since 2016, over 20,000 solutions headquartered in over 180 countries have been submitted in response to Solve’s Global Challenges. The resource supports a diverse group of 299 Solver teams, who have collectively impacted over 190 million lives worldwide. These teams are 62% women-led and headquartered in 59 different countries.
The theme of World Congress of Epidemiology 2024 is “Epidemiology and complexity: challenges and responses” which will engage the depth and breadth of methods and practice in contemporary epidemiology. The meeting will feature top-calibre invited speakers presenting plenary lectures, workshops and interactive sessions. The abstract-driven programme will include oral and poster presentations including theory and application from every sub-discipline of epidemiology. With more than 2000 delegates expected, WCE2024 promises to be a unique opportunity to share experiences and expertise – the opportunities to learn, grow and network within the field will be phenomenal. This is the first time the congress will be hosted on the African continent.
The Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) hosts an annual conference, with the aim of engaging public health practitioners from around the country, region and world to share their experiences and research, discuss topical public health issues, and mentor public health students and young researchers. This year it will be from 10 – 13 September in Qheberha, Eastern Cape. The theme is, Transforming Research Translation, Reimagining Public Health Evidence, Policies and Practice. The 2023 conference will engage with the most recent public health research and evidence, rethinking current models of research translation, identifying barriers and opportunities for change, and exploring new strategies for knowledge exchange and dissemination
This health leadership programme directly relates to the manager's workplace within the health system. Nominating people from the same team offers the possibility of greater impact, including across successive cohorts. The Fellowship is affiliated to the University of Cape Town and offers a unique perspective on leadership, rooted in systems thinking & policy analysis, tailored to the complex challenges of our health system. The Programme entails four sequenced and interrelated 6-day learning blocks, covering: the complex nature of health systems and their challenges, leading everyday health system strengthening, engaging health system hard- and software resources for implementing improvement, sustaining workplace-based interventions for system improvement, and mentorship during and after the course. The Programme offers direct engagement with senior health leaders, other experts with national and international insights, as well as peer leaders
The Ministry of Health - Uganda (MoH) and the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) are organising the Uganda National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development, scheduled for 26th – 29th September 2023 under the theme; ''The Right to Health; A vital Component in achieving SDGs''. The conference aims to facilitate an understanding of the trends and progress made on the Right to Health in Uganda in an effort to realise SDGs and accelerate further action. The conference tracks include: Health systems strengthening, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Health, policy and the law, Mental Health, Harm reduction and Wellness, Multi-sectoral Collaborations, and Strategic Partnerships, coalitions and Movements.