What is the PAFP Special Interest Group - Planetary Health?
Planetary health—the interdependence between human health and the environment—has become increasingly significant in family and community medicine. Given the Philippines' vulnerability to environmental and climate challenges, a focused approach is required to address the health impacts of these changes.
Declaration on Planetary Health: 2024 WONCA Asia Pacific Region Conference
August 23, 2024, Raffles Convention Center, Singapore
Dr. Cortez, the lead of the special interest group on Planetary Health of the PAFP was invited for a panel discussion on the important role of lifestyle medicine and planetary health. In fact they co-benefit each other.
Dr. Cortez on Lifestyle Medicine and Planetary Health
December 3, 2024, Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
Dr. Cortez, the lead of the special interest group on Planetary Health of the PAFP was invited for a panel discussion on the important role of lifestyle medicine and planetary health. In fact they co-benefit each other.
This SIG will build upon the ongoing works of the PAFP and World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Working Party on Planetary Health by providing a structured framework for action.
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