To all Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) members and partners
The EPHA Institutional Review Board (IRB) for research ethics approval has been granted a level-A license by the national research ethics review committee to evaluate research protocols/proposals and provide ethical approvals. Currently, the IRB has been reorganized and strengthened to serve the purpose by adopting detailed standard operating procedures based on national and international standards. Hence, this is to inform you all that the IRB has started issuing ethical approvals to different researchers and institutions as of October 2019. If the protocol/proposal submission is of the desired quality for ethical standards, the approval process would not take more than 30 calendar days.
Please be kindly advised to use templates for protocols/proposal submission and in addition to this, applicants should note that there are fees to facilitate ethical approval. For further information, you can contact the IRB Administrator on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0114 16 60 83/41.
EPHA’s Staff Members Visit the EPHA’s Building under Construction
The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) staff members have visited EPHA building under construction located at Kebena on 18 November 2019.
On the occasion, Ato Yitbarek Tigabu Project Manager of Giga construction PLC, explained about the progress of the construction.
He said, the two basement building will include two elevators considering the disabled people as well.
According to his report, among 885 Sq. meter area, the building is landed on 550 Sq. meter and 25% of the construction has been done so far.
“The estimated time to complete the first phase is one year and 6 months. This phase will cost about ETB 70 million.” He added.
The building, which is expected to serve as a center of excellence for learning, training and research will immensely contribute to improving and upgrading the status of public health in Ethiopia and in Africa as well.
It is to be recalled that, EPHA’s staff members have contributed a one month salary for the construction.
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16TH WORLD CONGRESS ON PUBLIC HEALTH
12 – 17 OCTOBER 2020
LA NUVOLA, ROME, ITALY
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PUBLIC HEALTH FOR THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY: ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY AND ACTION
The theme of the Congress, Public Health for the Future of Humanity: Analysis, Advocacy, and Action, reflects our firm commitment that we, in the global public health community, have an obligation to respond to these new circumstances. We must make visible the threats to health, some of which are already emerging. We must challenge and hold to account those with the power to make a difference. And we must act, making real our commitment to health in all policies.
We, as public health community, have much to contribute and much to learn. As always, we will have many opportunities to share ideas among ourselves, but this year we can enrich our experiences even further, bringing a global perspective to our thinking. We look forward to seeing you in Rome. More about the plenary programme here.
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPENS 1 DECEMBER
Share your work with colleagues and learn from each other. The World Congress offers excellent opportunities to learn from the latest research and practice, to network with experts and colleagues and to expand your professional horizons. Abstracts are invited for workshops and single presentations in all areas of public health research, education, practice and policy. Abstracts and workshops can be submitted via the website from 1 December 2019 until 1 March 2020. Detailed instructions can be found on www.wcph2020.com. Do not miss the opportunity to be recognised for your hard work.
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WORLD LEADERSHIP DIALOGUES
World Leadership Dialogues (WLD) can be organised by health organisations, NGOs, and commercial organisations. WLDs are high-level sessions on current topics in public health intended to complement the plenary sessions. Detailed information on how to submit a proposal to organise a WLD, click here.
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REGISTRATION
You can benefit from low cost registration fees until 1 December. We are expecting over 3,000 delegates. Don’t miss the largest global public health event in 2020 and register early to benefit from the reduced rates. Low cost fees EUR 399. Delegates from emerging countries pay EUR 349, students EUR 319 (all fees inclusive of VAT). Registration here.
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WCPH 2020 AT APHA ANNUAL MEETING
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WCPH 2020 co-chairs Walter Ricciardi and Carlo Signorelli officially presented the World Congress on Public Health during the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) in Philadelphia, USA. With thanks to Mr Pier Forlano, General Consul of Italy in Philadelphia, for hosting the event in the famous Lincoln Memorial Hall.
Other promotional tours were made to the meeting of the Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa in Uganda and the ASPPH Academic Regional Meeting in Asia, Taipei, Taiwan. Presentations were met with enthusiasm and interest and we look forward to the realization of a true ‘World’ congress in Rome in 2020.
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PLENARY PROGRAMME
The plenary programme will follow the theme of the Congress and will include inspiring sessions with experts from around the globe on:
- What happened to the Enlightenment?
- The Earth: a strategy for survival
- Leading the way to a healthier world
- The Information Revolution
- Health systems fit for the future
- Revolutionizing the public health workforce as Agents of Change
- Moving out of the silos
- Making a difference
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MEDIA TOOLKIT WCPH 2020
We have prepared a media toolkit that can be used by (public) health associations and organizations worldwide to promote the World Congress within your network. We provide ready-to-use promotional materials and other resources to help your efforts in communicating with your audiences, particularly through social media, newsletters and websites. Find the Media Toolkit here.
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WCPH 2020 ORGANISATION
The 16th World Congress on Public Health is organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) in collaboration with the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SItI).
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CONFERENCE VENUE
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The 16th World Congress on Public Health will be held in La Nuvola, Viale Asia, 00144 Rome, Italy.
La Nuvola is easy to access. From Termini Station take the Metro Line B towards Laurentina.
From Leonardo Da Vinci Airport take the train line FL1 towards Fara-Sabina-Orte. Get off at Eur Magliana.
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BE THERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BE THERE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
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