The Congress may be over, but the work has just begun. JuPHASA is back, rebuilding a platform for students and early-career public health pros. Scan the QR code to tell us what you want it to look like, and sign up. Visit phasa.org.za to join PHASA too. #JuPHASA #PHASA

🌍 Plenary 3 | International Law & Global Treaties “We share the world, but we don’t share the power.” The discussion challenged us to ask: Can international law redistribute power and can global agreements translate into better health for communities? #WCPH2026 #PHASA

🌍 Plenary 1 | Inequity and Health Health inequities are not created by one factor alone. Gender, poverty, geography, social conditions, policy and access to care intersect to shape health outcomes. The call: build resilient systems and tackle inequity at its roots. #WCPH2026

🌍 The 18th WCPH has officially kicked off in Cape Town! The Opening Plenary delivered a powerful call for solidarity, resilient health systems and action to break down the borders that stand in the way of health equity. Health is a team sport. #WCPH2026 #PHASA

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Lwando Maki, PHASA President, on his selection as Vice President and President-Elect of the WFPHA! 🌍 A proud moment for PHASA and South African public health. 👏 Congratulations, Dr Maki! #PHASA #WFPHA #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

The pre-congress events are officially underway! Join Ubuntu Rising 2026 now and visit their incredible showcases! #WCPH2026 #healthwithoutborders #PHASA #UCT #WFPHA

🌍 Welcome to the 18th WCPH! Hear from PHASA President Dr Lwando Maki as we look ahead to the 18th World Congress on Public Health under the theme “Health Without Borders.” We look forward to welcoming you! #18thWCPH #HealthWithoutBorders #PHASA

Pholela Lecture 2026: Bridging the Policy-to-Practice Gap. This year's lectureship goes to Prof Mary Kawonga (Wits), examining health system transformation in SA. Tue 8 Sept, 08:00-09:00, CTICC Room 2.65/2.66. Registration at wcph.org, and on site. #WCPH2026

Coming up at #WCPH2026: the Closing Ceremony. Health Without Borders, what have we heard, what have we missed? Speakers: Lance Louskieter, Dr Nand Marshall (APHA President), Federica Castellana (Young WFPHA). Registration at wcph.org, and on site.

4 days to go 🎉 The CTICC is ready for #WCPH2026. What are you most excited for? Join us in Cape Town, 6 to 9 September. Registration is still available online at wcph.org, and on site.

Plenary 8: Imagining the Future of Public Health. Speakers: Prof Tollulah Oni (UrbanBetter/Cambridge), Dr Duha Shellah (WHO EMR Youth Council), Dr Alessandro Berionni (Young WFPHA). Registration is still available online at wcph.org, and on site. #WCPH2026

World Leadership Dialogue: Closing the Prevention Gap Through Adult HPV Vaccination, from a women-only narrative to universal cancer prevention. HPV vaccination works for everyone, at every age. Mon 7 Sept, 10:30, Roof Terrace Room. #WCPH2026 #PHASA #WFPHA Come join us!

Post-congress event: Masterclass on Telemedicine for Health Professionals. Thu 10 Sept, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, UCT Graduate School of Business Studies. Virtual consultations, remote monitoring, AI in healthcare and more. Contact [email protected] for more #WCPH2026

Plenary 7: One Health in a Changing World. How do we integrate climate, environment, and human/animal health for sustainable planetary health? Speaker: Dr Jeni Miller, Global Climate and Health Alliance. Registration is available at wcph.org, and on site. #WCPH2026

10 days to go. Cape Town, RSA, September 6 to 9. The 18th World Congress on Public Health, Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion and Sustainability. Brought to you by WFPHA and PHASA. Registration is still available online at wcph.org, and on site. #WCPH2026

Pre-congress event: Beyond Girls, Advancing HPV Vaccination for Boys in Africa. Fri 5 Sept, 1 to 4 PM, The Westin Hotel, Cape Town. Making the case for gender-neutral HPV vaccination ahead of #WCPH2026. Contact [email protected]

Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and thousands of public health delegates converging this September. Cape Town is ready for #WCPH2026. Registration is still available online at wcph.org, and on site.

Plenary 6: Restoring Balance, Indigenous Knowledge Systems & Decolonizing Global Health. Speakers Assoc Prof Sacha Mcmeeking (Shift the Dial Impact Lab) and Prof Mmatshilo Motsei (Afrika Ikalafe Pluriversity). Registration is available at wcph.org, and on site.

Meet the ISMOPH organising team 🌍 PHASA is proud to have Nancy Bagula, Inge Kleinhans, Sayuri Pillay & Lwando Maki on board, alongside Young WFPHA reps from 9 countries. Catch ISMOPH Sat 5 Sept & Tue 8 Sept at #WCPH2026. Register via wcph.org/registration

Plenary 5 at #WCPH2026: Public Health in Conflict, War and Peace Building, with Michelle Yesudas, Prof. Amira Osman and Dr. Anna Mutavati. Check them out below! 6-9 Sept, Cape Town. Register online at wcph.org, or on site. #PHASA #WFPHA