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Al Etihad
27-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi: 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion draws global experts to shape future of public health
27 May 2025 11:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)As the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion concluded in Abu Dhabi, the emirate not only made history as the first Middle Eastern host but also set a powerful new agenda for the future of global public health. Over four transformative days, more than 2,000 experts, leaders, and changemakers from over 100 countries convened to co-create solutions for planetary health and by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), and supported by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the conference delivered a suite of tangible global outcomes: 15 policy recommendations, 10 long-term strategic partnerships, and 385 expert-led sessions – all converging around the unifying theme of Settings for Planetary Health and Well-being. Discussions emphasised a paradigm shift from healthcare to holistic health creation, grounded in equity, climate resilience, and systems the most consequential outputs of IUHPE 2025 were policy recommendations that address some of the most pressing public health imperatives of the 21st century. These included Reframing Digital Health: From Tech-First to People-First: While digital health is revolutionising care delivery, the conference emphasised that technology must be an enabler – not a called for a collaborative, inclusive approach that ensures digital tools address the needs of all population segments, particularly the most vulnerable. The goal: enhance accessibility and affordability without displacing traditional care models. It's not about replacing doctors with devices – it's about using innovation to bring care closer to other recommendations comprised Designing Cooler, Smarter Cities for a Heating Planet: As extreme heat events grow more frequent, delegates endorsed nature-based and tech-powered urban design solutions. A call to action emerged for the adoption of reflective, porous, and green surfaces as the new global standard. These smart surfaces—combined with solar PV and urban forestry – offer cost-effective, climate-resilient solutions that make cities cooler, healthier, and more Health as a Right, Not a Privilege: A powerful outcome from IUHPE 2025 was the recognition that mental health must be treated as a systemic right. The policy roadmap urges countries to embed mental well-being into education, urban planning, and primary healthcare. Co-creation with youth and vulnerable groups through digital engagement and participatory design was highlighted as key to culturally relevant solutions. Cross-border investment in AI-powered tools and digital equity will also support global mental health Preparedness: With pandemics, climate shocks, and conflicts increasingly straining health systems, the conference put forward robust recommendations for emergency preparedness. These include boosting healthcare surge capacity, deploying mobile health units, and building community-based response programs. Importantly, mental health support and real-time surveillance must be integrated into all emergency protocols to ensure holistic From Healthcare to Health: A Systems Shift: the conference encouraged a decisive move away from reactive care to proactive health creation. Delegates advocated for a systems-thinking approach – one that zooms out to examine the social, environmental, and economic determinants of health. This shift redefines how we invest in well-being: not by managing illness, but by designing environments, policies, and services that create health Excellency Dr Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: 'IUHPE 2025 has shown us that real progress in public health is only possible when we act together—across sectors, systems, and borders.'This conference reinforced a collective commitment to turn ideas into action and to embed health promotion as a shared responsibility across all settings and communities.'Echoing this sentiment, Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the Community Health Sector at ADPHC, emphasised the importance of shared responsibility and cross-sector synergy.'Health must be a fundamental right embedded into the environments we inhabit and the systems we design. We are no longer reacting—we are redesigning health itself.'Reflecting the UAE's commitment to collaborative action, eight strategic agreements were signed between ADPHC and global health leaders including Boehringer Ingelheim, Organon, Emirates Cancer Society, Gilead Sciences, AstraZeneca, Novartis, IHLAD, Ma'an , MSD and Roche. These partnerships span key areas such as non-communicable disease prevention, women's health, early screenings, and community wellness—laying the foundation for sustained localised impact and regional leadership in proactive Tu'itahi, President of IUHPE, said: 'Abu Dhabi has redefined what global collaboration in health promotion looks like. The vision and collective resolve witnessed here will reverberate far beyond this conference.' The conference emphasised that health promotion must extend beyond hospitals to every setting where people live, learn, work, and play.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion to be held in Middle East for first time in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to host the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion from May 13–16 2025, marking the first time the global gathering will be held in the Middle East. Co-hosted by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), the conference will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). It will convene more than 2,000 global leaders, including health professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and community advocates from across the world. Themed Settings for Planetary Health and Wellbeing, 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. His Excellency Dr Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: 'This milestone event reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to advancing global health and sustainability. It underscores our transition from healthcare to health, placing prevention, innovation, and planetary well-being at the heart of our vision.' Sione Tu'itahi, IUHPE President, said: 'As humanity faces converging global health and planetary challenges, it's deeply symbolic and necessary that we gather for the first time in the MENA region, the cradle of civilisation, to shape collective solutions.' Now in its 74th year, the IUHPE World Conference is recognised as the world's leading platform for advancing health promotion and education. The decision to bring the event to Abu Dhabi highlights the emirate's growing leadership in public health, research, and policy innovation. The conference will cover a broad spectrum of issues including health literate settings like schools, workplaces, cities, in addition to global diplomacy and emergency preparedness, digital health transformation, and health and well-being promoting policies, and finally health equity and its determinants and precision health promotion. The call for abstracts received a global response, with submissions from countries including the UAE, India, Australia, Ghana, Taiwan, Canada, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Uganda, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, France, the United States, Zambia, Brazil, and Switzerland. With the IUHPE 2025 conference, Abu Dhabi strengthens its positioning as a global centre for health policy, knowledge exchange, and systems innovation. Attendees will not only experience cutting-edge dialogue, but also the emirate's rich cultural heritage and commitment to public health and sustainability.
Al Etihad
07-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi to host 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion from May 13-16
7 May 2025 10:17 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi is set to host the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion from May 13–16 2025, marking the first time the global gathering will be held in the Middle by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), the conference will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). It will convene more than 2,000 global leaders, including health professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and community advocates from Settings for Planetary Health and Well-being, 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 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 Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: 'This milestone event reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to advancing global health and sustainability. It underscores our transition from healthcare to health, placing prevention, innovation, and planetary well-being at the heart of our vision.'Sione Tu'itahi, IUHPE President, said: 'As humanity faces converging global health and planetary challenges, it's deeply symbolic and necessary that we gather for the first time in the MENA region, the cradle of civilisation, to shape collective solutions.'Now in its 74th year, the IUHPE World Conference is recognised as the world's leading platform for advancing health promotion and education. The decision to bring the event to Abu Dhabi highlights the emirate's growing leadership in public health, research, and policy conference will cover a broad spectrum of issues including health literate settings like schools, workplaces, cities, in addition to global diplomacy and emergency preparedness, digital health transformation, and health and well-being promoting policies, and finally health equity and its determinants and precision health call for abstracts received a global response, with submissions from countries including the UAE, India, Australia, Ghana, Taiwan, Canada, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Uganda, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, France, the United States, Zambia, Brazil, and Switzerland. With the IUHPE 2025 conference, Abu Dhabi strengthens its positioning as a global centre for health policy, knowledge exchange, and systems innovation. Attendees will experience cutting-edge dialogue, and the emirate's rich cultural heritage and commitment to public health and sustainability. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
