IH CONNECT

About us:
The Communications Committee provides transparency to maintain and enhance section member trust and involvement by keeping members up to date on the International Health Section’s governance and activities. We also serve as the section’s public face by showcasing its members’ perspectives and expertise.

Vacancies:
1. Social Media Manager: Leads developing and implementing the section’s social media strategy.
2. Social Media Associates: Develop original written and visual content for social media.
3. Regular Contributors for IH Connect: Our regular contributors write original analyses, commentary, or education on global health topics for our blog once a month.
4. Guest Contributors for IH Connect: Guest contributors write original analyses, commentary, or education on global health topics for our blog. They are welcome to write a one-time article or a series of articles.

Requirements:
1. Membership in APHA’s International Health Section
2. Creative Writing Skills
3. Copywriting Skills
4. Social Media Marketing Skills
5. 1-2 Hours Weekly Commitment

Application Process: Submit your resume (1-2 pages maximum) and a writing sample to ihsection.communications@gmail.com. Please indicate the role you are applying for. You may also apply for more than one role and indicate your order of preference.

Note: Are you wondering whether you are qualified? Please do not eliminate yourself; let us decide. Join us in creating global impacts!

Application Deadline: June 21st, 2024.

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#globalhealth #internationalhealth #volunteers #socialmedia

According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year! This is equivalent to 74% of global deaths. Outcome data reflects global health disparities, with low and middle-income countries bearing the significant burden. 77% of NCD-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. As we approach World No Tobacco Day, this is a timely reminder that tobacco use is one of the risk factors for NCDs. Tobacco use and the effects of exposure to second-hand smoke result in over 8 million deaths every year. #internationalhealth #NCDs #tobacco #worldnotobaccoday

Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases

As the United States deals with the Opioid overdose epidemic, countries in Africa are also faced with their addiction challenges. In response to the high usage rate of Kush, a type of cannabis, Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, declared a health emergency to address this public health concern.

#Africa #health #globalhealth #internationalhealth #drugabuse #addiction #substanceuse #kush #sierraleone

In addressing health disparities globally, the WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to center equity-rooted principles in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response through the collective efforts of global leaders.

Let’s hear from you about the Revised Draft of the WHO pandemic agreement negotiating text. Learn more here: https://apps.who.int/gb/inb/pdf_files/inb9/A_inb9_3-en.pdf

#APHA #internationalhealth #HealthEquityMatters #pandemicpreparedness