2025 World Health Day
Our 3rd annual World Health Day was held on April 30th, as a timely reminder of the ever-growing importance of global health. In an era of complex and evolving health challenges, ongoing learning, collaboration, and support are more essential than ever. This event provides a space to exchange ideas, elevate diverse perspectives, and strengthen our shared commitment to improving health worldwide. By recognizing the deep connections between global and local health, we can work toward innovative solutions and a healthier, more equitable future for all.
Speaker Biographies
Presentation “Global Health Diplomacy and the Health and Peace Initiative” by Dr. Jumana Al-Abduwani, Consultant Public Health, Director of International Relations and Organizations, Ministry of Health – Oman, Member of the WHO Advisory Group on Violence Against Children
Presentation “Planetary Health: Health in the Anthropocene” by Dr. Carlos A. Faerron Guzmán, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore Graduate School, Director of the InterAmerican Center for Global Health in Costa Rica, Senior Advisor of the Planetary Health Alliance at Johns Hopkins University
Presentation “An exploratory study of health and well-being among livestock workers in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy” by Marcela Carvajal-Suarez, PhD Candidate, MPH, Health Promotion Department, 2024 Suzanne and Ward Chambers Global Health Fellowship winner. She is also an Outreach Project Specialist at the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities.