全美各地社區慶祝國家公共衛生週
Communities Across the U.S. Celebrate National Public Health Week
每年四月的第一個完整週,全美各地的社區都會齊聚一堂,共同慶祝「國家公共衛生週」(National Public Health Week,簡稱NPHW)。
Every year, during the first full week of April, communities across the United States come together to celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW).
這項活動由美國公共衛生協會主導,旨在向那些在幕後孜孜不倦、為守護我們健康而努力的專業人士致敬。
Led by the American Public Health Association (APHA), this initiative honors the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to protect our well-being.
從疾病預防到確保乾淨水源的獲取,他們的貢獻至關重要。
From disease prevention to ensuring access to clean water, their contributions are vital.
NPHW始於1995年,重點在於提高意識、倡議,並表彰公共衛生工作人員。
Established in 1995, NPHW focuses on awareness, advocacy, and celebrating the public health workforce.
2026年的主題是「準備。
The theme for 2026 is "Ready.
透過突顯政府合作夥伴、科學家和社區領袖的角色,該運動旨在為每個人確保一個更健康的未來。
Ultimately, NPHW encourages all citizens to get involved, proving that health is a collective effort that thrives when we work together toward systemic change.
公共衛生常被描述為一個「隱形」的領域,因為它最大的成功——預防疫情爆發和推動健康環境——在於預防性質。
最終,NPHW鼓勵所有公民參與其中,證明健康是一項集體努力,當我們共同朝著系統性變革邁進時,才能蓬勃發展。
