Global Health Perspectives

International efforts and policies to address substance use and its related adverse effects. 

Ketamine in Europe

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ObjectiveThis webinar aims to provide insights into the European ketamine market and will expand on health-related harms caused by non-medical ketamine use.

Playing legislative catch-up: Drug law reform in the Pacific

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Drug trafficking in the Pacific is rapidly expanding, shifting countries from transit points to consumer and production markets. However, many national laws remain outdated, as they were designed for earlier challenges like cannabis and are...

Global Organized Crime Index 2025 - Europe Overview

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The 2025 Global Organized Crime Index shows that overall crime levels in Europe remain stable, and the region continues to rank among the least affected globally. However, this stability hides a more complex reality, with criminal markets...
Global Organized Crime Index 2025

Policy Brief: Scam Centres – Combating a Global Phenomenon

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Short Summary Scam centres are a fast-growing global organized crime threat, generating over $1 trillion in losses in 2024. They use technology and psychological manipulation to target victims worldwide, supported by global criminal...

Launch event: European Drug Report 2026

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Join us for the launch of the European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments on 9 June 2026. The report delivers the latest evidence on the state of the drugs problem in Europe.

Time: 09:00 WEST (Lisbon), 10:00 CEST (Brussels) (NB time to be confirmed)

26th International AIDS Conference

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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually, comes at a crucial time for the HIV response.

4th International Conference on Neuroscience and Mental Health

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Kuala Lampur
Malaysia

Following the resounding success of our previous editions, including the recent gathering in Dubai, it is with great pleasure and anticipation that we welcome you all to join our 4th International Conference on Neuroscience and Mental Health, to be held on May 14–15, 2026, in the dynamic city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

19th European Public Health Conference

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Bilbao
Spain

The 19th European Public Health Conference in Bilbao, Spain, will explore and debate current research and policy challenges in population health. For this conference, we will focus on the highly interconnected issues of urbanization, equity, and climate resilience.

Main conference 11 – 13 November 2026

Pre-conferences 10 November 2026

18th WORLD CONGRESS ON PUBLIC HEALTH

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Cape Town
South Africa

18TH WORLD CONGRESS ON PUBLIC HEALTH – SOUTH AFRICA 2026

Join us in South Africa

The World Congress on Public Health (WCPH) is held biennially by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA).

The 18th WCPH 2026, organized in collaboration with the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA), will occur in Cape Town. Over 2,000 delegates are expected to attend.