Exploring Health Integration in All Policies: A Global Webinar on HiAP and Its Potential to Promote Equity

The WHO Global Knowledge Network for Health Equity and the Global Network for Health in All Policies are hosting a webinar that explores Health in All Policies (HiAP) and its potential to promote equity across various sectors. The goal of the webinar is to provide insights into HiAP and how it can lead to comprehensive action on health equity.

During the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the WHO Sustainable Multisectoral Collaboration Based on Health in All Policies Approaches guidance document and its utility in implementing HiAP. Stakeholders and countries with experience in developing and implementing HiAP initiatives will share their insights and experiences.

The target audience for this webinar includes government officials and stakeholders responsible for coordinating actions on social determinants at a national level. The programme will include a welcome and introductions by Etienne Krug, Director of the Department of Social Determinants of Health at WHO, a presentation on Health in All Policies by Nicole Valentine, Programme Manager and Technical Officer at WHO, and a panel discussion and Q&A facilitated by Carmel Williams, Director of the Centre for HiAP Research Translation in Australia.

Examples of HiAP initiatives and their impacts on health equity will be shared by representatives from different countries. Dr. Tipicha Posayanonda from Thailand will discuss the HiAP policy and Thai School Lunch program, Gladys Mugambi from Kenya will talk about integrating Health & Nutrition into other sectors, while Ms Gigja Gunnarsdottir from Iceland will share insights on Wellbeing for All within a Health-Promoting Community.

The webinar concludes with remarks by Sudhvir Singh, Unit Head of Equity & Health at the Department of Social Determinants of Health at WHO. This webinar presents an opportunity for participants to gain a deeper understanding of HiAP and its potential to promote equity across various sectors through hearing from experts with practical experience in implementing HiAP initiatives.

Join us as we explore how health can be integrated into all policies!