Mission

To enhance the quality and impact of global public health education through rigorous accreditation processes, research, collaboration and sharing of good practice.

We are committed to empowering educators to excel in a collegial, inclusive and transparent environment.

Vision

A world where public health education continuously evolves through innovative processes, driven by a commitment to ethics, equity and impact. A world where a global community of practitioners work together to create and apply transformative solutions to global public health challenges.

Our Values

Honesty and Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all accreditation and collaborative activities including the avoidance of conflicts of interests.

Inclusivity: Ensuring accessibility and fairness in our processes, embracing diverse voices and perspectives globally.

Transparency: Operating with clarity and openness in all our practices and communications. Ensuring that accredited schools, programmes and courses are promoted through transparently providing accreditation reports.

Empowerment: Strengthening institutions, educators and the global public health workforce to achieve their full potentials and drive public health excellence.

Collegiality: Cultivating respectful, bi-directional relationships among stakeholders to promote mutual growth and learning.

Global Community: Building a unified, worldwide network of stakeholders, including educational institutions, practice partners, communities and governments committed to advancing public health education and training.

Independence: Maintaining impartiality and objectivity in all accreditation activities and decisions.

Impact: Ensuring that educational programmes contribute meaningfully to addressing real-world public health challenges. Foster a community of practice based on mutual understanding and collaboration, scientific investigation, continuous improvement and dissemination.

Social Accountability: Promoting education that meets the needs of communities, prioritises equity, and contributes to societal well-being.

Workforce Readiness: Advancing educational standards to produce graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and values needed to excel in the public health workforce.

Contact us to if you would like to take part in shaping a more evidence-informed, community-based, collegial future for accreditation.

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