Join us for a webinar hosted by the WHO Global Knowledge Network on Health Equity and the Global Network on Health in All Policies to explore Health in All Policies (HiAP) and its potential to advance equity across sectors.
the purpose:
Learn about HiAP and its potential for comprehensive health equity work. Examine the WHO's “Sustainable health-based multisectoral collaboration in all policy approaches” guidance document and its usefulness in implementing HiAP. Share experiences from stakeholders and countries that have developed and implemented HiAP initiatives.
Target Audience:
The webinar is primarily targeted at national government officials and stakeholders tasked with coordinating action on social determinants at the national level.
program:
Welcome and introduction:
Etienne Klug, Head of the Social Determinants of Health at WHO
presentation:
Health in all policies (HiAP): what it is, how it contributes to health equity and how WHO guidance can support implementation. Nicole Valentine, Programme Manager and Technical Officer, Social Determinants of Health, WHO
Panel discussion and Q&A:
Learning from Case Studies: HiAP and the Impact on Health Equity. Lecture by Carmel Williams, Director of the Australian HiAP Research and Translation Centre
Thailand – HiAP and Thailand's School Meal Policy
Dr Tipicha Posayanonda, Kenya National Health Commission Secretariat – Integrating health and nutrition in multiple sectors
Gladys Mugambi, Director of Health Promotion and Education, Ministry of Health, Iceland – Wellbeing for All in Health Promoting Communities
Gyja Gunnarsdottir, National Network Coordinator for the Public Health Institute and Department of Health
Conclusion:
Sudhvir Singh, Head of the Equity and Health Unit, Social Determinants of Health, WHO
