IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion opens in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (WAM)The 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion began on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi under the theme 'Settings for Planetary Health and Wellbeing.'Co-hosted by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), the conference will spotlight major global health challenges.The four-day event will focus on real-world strategies to address global health threats, from non-communicable diseases and mental health to climate change and emergency preparedness.Through a series of keynote speeches, high-level panels, workshops, and networking forums, the conference will bridge the gap between research and practice, offering fresh solutions to some of the most complex challenges facing communities worldwide.The event convenes more than 2,000 global leaders, including international experts, policymakers, decision-makers, and specialists in public health and health education from around the world.The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks from representatives of the organising bodies and participating international organisations.
Speakers underscored the significance of this global gathering in facilitating knowledge exchange and enhancing international cooperation to address escalating health challenges.
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