Advancing the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Attaining the Health-related Sustainable Development Goals: Proceedings of the 53rd Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, 21-23 September 2022, Philippines

Authors

  • Maria Margarita M. Lota, MD, MHPEd Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Paul Michael R. Hernandez, MD, MOH Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Vivien Fe F. Fadrilan-Camacho, MD, MPH Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Fresthel Monica M. Climacosa, MD, PhD Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Francis Andrew B. Cube Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna RND, PhD Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Crystal Amiel M. Estrada, RMT, PhD Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Emerito Jose A. Faraon, MD, MBA Department of Health Policy and Administration, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Fernando B. Garcia, Jr., MPA, PhD Department of Health Policy and Administration, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Myra S. Mistica, MPH Department of Parasitology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Frederick S. Nieto, LPT, MAEd, PhD Department of Health Policy and Administration, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Sharon Yvette Angelina M. Villanueva, RMicro, DPAM, PhD Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., MD, MTM&H5 Department of Parasitology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5717-0823

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v59i4.9667

Keywords:

sustainable development goals, higher education institutions, public health

Abstract

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are acknowledged as key drivers in realizing health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The University of the Philippines Manila, College of Public Health (UP CPH) together with the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), hosted the 53rd APACPH International Conference last 21-23 September 2022. The conference discussed current issues relating to the attainment of SDGs and promoted collaboration of leading academic institutions and other stakeholders in addressing various public health challenges. The conference revolved around the challenges and opportunities in attaining health-related SDGs, and the good practices and roles of HEIs in addressing health disparities. The lack of certificati on framework of public health tertiary programs, pedagogy and infrastructure, and ambiguous roles and network of public health professionals were discussed. The conference served as a platform for discussing potential resolutions and ways forward in addressing these challenges. Opportunities for improvement such as updating of policies and curricula, strengthening of internship and community engagement programs, establishment of capacity-building partnerships and programs, and developing multidisciplinary-competent faculty and students were identified. This paper providesthe highlights of the conference focusing on the good practices and roles of HEIs in addressing health disparities, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, and other issues and challenges in attaining SDGs.

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Published

2025-03-31

How to Cite

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Advancing the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Attaining the Health-related Sustainable Development Goals: Proceedings of the 53rd Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, 21-23 September 2022, Philippines. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 Apr. 4];59(4). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/9667

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