PHOTO CAPTION: Laura Magaña, President and CEO, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and Adnan Hammad, President, Global Health Research & Solutions
ASPPH president and CEO, Dr. Laura Magaña, was honored to receive an award on behalf of ASPPH at the Interdisciplinary World Health Congress on Post-Pandemic Readiness as a global leader in academic public health. ASPPH is deeply appreciative of the recognition of our work in advancing public health education around the world. This award speaks to the efforts ASPPH has made over many years to advance the field of academic public health globally.
ASPPH has a long history of working with schools and programs of public health outside of the US, advising on issues of public health education and accreditation, and encouraging mutual learning experiences that benefit leaders, faculty, staff, and students locally and globally. Additionally, our five international members provide leadership and experiences that increase the excellence and diversity of our organization.
ASPPH is a founding member of, and serves as Secretariat for, the Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH), an alliance of seven regional associations that represent schools and programs of public health worldwide. Through GNAPH, ASPPH has been engaged with the World Health Organization (WHO)’s work to build the public health and emergency workforce, formally endorsing the roadmap and serving as co-chair for the action area to strengthen competency-based education for the provision of essential public health functions.
GNAPH also runs the TIPH Global Grant Program, which provides awards to academic public health institutions around the world to develop campaigns that promote awareness of public health issues, education, and career opportunities worldwide, with a specific emphasis on local communities. With generous support from Dr. Richard and Mrs. Linda Riegelman, the second cohort of TIPH Global grantees is currently implementing their projects.
ASPPH will continue to lead in the advancement of academic public health globally.