Hybrid eventIn-person & virtual
March 15–17, 2027Singapore · Village Hotel Changi

Scientific Program · IPHC 2025

IPHC 2025 — Scientific Program

Day-by-day session and presentation schedule

The full IPHC 2025 scientific program across 3 days — keynotes, oral presentations, and posters. Talks are ordered by program prominence within each day.

Day 1

Day 1

  1. Keynote · Virtual

    Principles and standards for designing and managing intelligent and ethical health and social care ecosystems

    Bernd Blobel · University of Regensburg, Germany

    Health and social care systems around the world undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions…

  2. Oral · Virtual

    Leveraging genAI and applied calculus for communicable disease control: Possible approaches for public health surveillance system in India

    GV Fant · JSPH International, United States

    Effectively managing a public health communicable disease surveillance system is a critical activity for safeguarding the public health of a population. This presentation focuses on equipping public health…

  3. Oral · Virtual

    Association of diabetes outcome and atrazine exposure among Pennsylvania counties, 2011-2019

    Tia Warrick · Juniata College, United States

    Background : Atrazine, a widely used herbicide, is recognized for its potential endocrine-disrupting effects, though its direct link to diabetes has not been extensively studied. Objectives : This study investigates the…

  4. Oral · Virtual

    Novel anaemia therapy in chronic kidney disease: Expectations and myths of adverse drug reactions

    Sara Maria Majernikova · University of Oxford, United Kingdom

    Background: Renal anaemia remains a pervasive challenge among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), often being underdiagnosed and inadequately treated. The advent of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl-hydroxylase…

  5. Oral · Virtual

    The social burden of multiple sclerosis in Georgia: Examining quality of life and sociodemographic factors

    Natalia Khutsishvili · The University of Georgia, Georgia

    Background : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that significantly impacts individuals' quality of life and imposes a substantial social burden on patients and society. Despite its global…

  6. Oral · Virtual

    Utilizing AI to optimize EMS response to acute mental illness and resulting ER resource allocation

    Pierce wright · The Browning School, United States

    Background : Typically emergency medical technicians(EMTs) are not equipped to handle calls related to mental health and substance abuse. This deficiency often necessitates the transport of these patients to emergency…

  7. Poster · In-Person

    The interdisciplinary care for PCOS patients

    Malgorzata Szczuko · Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland

    PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a disease whose progression and consequences are largely modifiable and dependent on the approach of the patients, although there are many genetic determinants. Disorders of various…

  8. Oral · Virtual

    The number of steps taken as a buffer factor for stress in working people

    Yuma Kajiwara · University of Tsukuba, Japan

    Introduction : It has been reported that there are diverse individual differences in how stressors are perceived and how psychological reactions are manifested. This cannot be resolved by a single causal relationship…

  9. Oral · Virtual

    Models of respite care and healthcare for the homeless in major U.S. cities

    Parth Sinojia · Rhodes College, United States

    Respite care, or medical recuperative care, provides temporary shelter, case management, and medical care for people experiencing homelessness (PEH) who are recovering from acute illness or injury but do not meet the…

  10. Oral · In-Person

    Impact of family structure on the health of farmers and herders on the Tibetan Plateau: A case study of Lhasa City, China

    Fan Yang · Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China

    Due to long-term residence in unique geographical conditions of high altitude and cold climates, residents on the Tibetan Plateau face a higher likelihood of chronic illness and greater vulnerability to cardiovascular…

  11. Workshop

    Trauma and infidelity: How infidelity may create trauma

    Stephen Claude HYATT · CALM International, Singapore

    This presentation, titled "Trauma and Infidelity: How Infidelity May Create Trauma," explores the intersection of infidelity and trauma, focusing on the traumatic impact that infidelity can have on women. The…

  12. Oral · Virtual

    Assessing the awareness of adverse drug reaction reporting among Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in Georgia

    Nino Silagadze · The University of Georgia, Georgia

    Introduction: Pharmacovigilance plays a vital role in public health, focusing on the detection, evaluation, and prevention of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Despite its importance, the high prevalence of ADRs has…

  13. Oral · In-Person

    Comparative study on quality of life in patients with stable angina taking Trimetazidine or Ranolazine as add-on therapy

    Atul Jain · Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India

    Background: Chronic stable angina is the most prevalent symptom of ischemic heart disease and its management is a priority. Trimetazidine and Ranolazine are recommended as add-on drugs to relieve angina in patients who…

  14. Keynote · Virtual

    Collaborative empowerment strategies: The role of the health & fitness sector in managing global obesity

    Bob Esquerre · Esquerre Fitness Group International, United States

    The World Obesity Federation estimates that nearly one in five women and one in seven men will have obesity, with higher prevalence expected in low- and middle-income countries due to rapid urbanization and lifestyle…

  15. Poster · In-Person

    Exploring the impact of parental guidance strategies on the risk of online grooming in children and adolescents

    Chih Han Yang · Shu-Te University, Taiwan

    The sexual abuse of children and adolescents is an increasingly severe social issue, with emerging internet technologies providing new opportunities for the proliferation of child pornography. Extensive research…

  16. Oral · Virtual

    Facilitation strategies for improved use of an electronic immunization registry in Rwanda: An implementation research study

    Thaoussi Uwera · University of Rwanda, Rwanda

    Objective : Childhood immunization programs are essential components of health systems in low- and middle-income countries. In Rwanda, the introduction of the e-Tracker, a digital, longitudinal immunization registry…

  17. Oral · In-Person

    Psychological immunity and health among young adults

    Abha Singh · C.S.J.M.U P.P.N. (P.G.) College, India

    For any country young adults are the most important strength for the development of national growth. Psychological immunity, a key factor in mental health resilience, plays a pivotal role in the well-being of young…

  18. Oral · Virtual

    Advances in crisis, emergency, and risk communication: Evidence-based public health strategies and practice

    Vincent Tiberius Covello · Center for Risk Communication/CrisisCommunication.net, United States

    This presentation will delve into new and emerging public health threats, including terrorism, cybersecurity, terrorism as well as natural disasters and environmental hazards. You will learn key scientific and tested…

  19. Oral · In-Person

    Digital transformation of maternal risk management: Insights and achievements

    Jianrong Xu · Project HOPE, China

    Objective: To explore the feasibility of applying a digital tool for early detection of pregnancy risks among local pregnant women in less - developed areas of China. Methods: In 2022, Project HOPE launched a digital…

  20. Oral · In-Person

    Person, drugs, and place: Developing a survey tool to measure overdose risk using a reddit survey panel

    Minna Song · Johns Hopkins University, United States

    Research Objective : One of the most difficult overdose-related issues to disentangle empirically has been the independent contribution of person-level factors from drug or environmental characteristics. This study’s…

  21. Poster · In-Person

    Health, communities and resilience: Lessons from a participatory budgeting programme

    Ifeoma Elizabeth Dan-Ogosi · University of West England, United Kingdom

    This paper investigates the impact of participatory budgeting on the health and well-being of individuals and communities in the reduction of inequalities in a community-based programme, as part of the Well London…

  22. Poster · In-Person

    Factors relating to the self-assessment of driving skill for members of silver human resource centers in rural areas

    Hiromi YONEZAWA · Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Japan

    Background : Despite the decrease in the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents in Japan, the proportion of traffic accident deaths among the elderly is increasing. For the elderly, driving a car is indispensable…

  23. Oral · In-Person

    Effect of pharmacovigilance awareness program on adverse drug reaction reporting: A three-year study from a Northern Indian hospital

    Anoop Kumar · Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, India

    Background: Adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and improving pharmacovigilance systems. 1 National Pharmacovigilance awareness Week aims to enhance awareness and…

  24. Oral · In-Person

    Effectiveness of Doxycycline as Post-exposure Prophylaxis (Doxy- PEP) for bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Central Florida

    Humberto Lopez Castillo · University of Central Florida, United States

    Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, have been rising among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. This trend is concerning, as these…

  25. Oral · In-Person

    Managing resident aggression in the long-term care setting: A resident-centered de-escalation intervention

    Samantha Faller · Penn State University, United States

    Elder abuse in long-term care facilities has traditionally focused on staff-perpetrated abuse. However, recent studies highlight the need to address resident-to-staff aggression (RSA) and resident-to-resident aggression…

  26. Keynote · Virtual

    Study scalp electroacupuncture therapy for autism spectrum disorder

    Zhenhuan Liu · University of Chinese Medicine, China

    Background: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a series of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social disorders, rigid behaviors and narrow interests. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the…

  27. Poster · In-Person

    Nursing interventions for stress in patients with isolated pulmonary tuberculosis

    Shiho Akihara · Sapporo Medical University, Japan

    Background: The incidence of Tuberculosis (TB) in Japan in 2023 was 8.1 cases per 100,000 persons. Patients with active TB require hospitalization in isolation with an average length of hospital stay of 42.1 days. This…

  28. Poster · In-Person

    Empowered still enduring: The paradox of continuing domestic violence through lens of NHFS 5

    Vijay Kumar Singh · King George’s Medical University, India

    Introduction: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) reveals a complex picture of women’s lives in India, highlighting both strides in empowerment and persistent challenges. While a significant number of women are…

  29. Oral · Virtual

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public health: Innovations, related challenges, and possible solutions

    Akhila Harinarayan · Information Services Group (ISG), India

    The use of technology has been prevalent in healthcare and related domains. With the recent technological developments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been prevalent in the public health sector. Despite the widespread…

Day 2

Day 2

  1. Keynote · In-Person

    Gamification and enabling technologies in preventative healthcare

    David John Wortley · World Lifestyle Medicine Education Services, United Kingdom

    Abstract not yet available.

  2. Keynote · In-Person

    Migration: A major challenge to health and safety at work

    Mark Fullemann · Practice & Experience GmbH, Switzerland

    Migration creates a lot of diversity. Key words are language, culture, value systems, skills, work and lifeexperience. Zero Harm to People, the vision of health and safety at work, on the other hand requires a lot of…

  3. Keynote · Virtual

    Epidemiology of airborne viral infections of the upper respiratory tract worldwide

    Yann A Meunier · International Institute of Medicine and Science, United States

    After giving the goals and a brief overview his presentation and professional background relevant to the topic, the speaker will broach the following topics: the diseases and their etiology, the types of viruses, the…

  4. Oral · Virtual

    Examining social determinants of oral health for immigrant communities

    Jenn Lee · University of Pittsburgh, United States

    Backgroud: Oral health disparities are particularly pronounced among immigrant populations and low-income families, highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of oral health.…

  5. Oral · In-Person

    Exploring barriers to immunisation in Te Taitokerau, the Northland Region of Aotearoa New Zealand

    Chien ju Ting · Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    This paper presents the preliminary findings of research that explored barriers and facilitators to childhood immunisation in Te Tai Tokerau, the Northland region of Aotearoa New Zealand. Immunisation here is free and…

  6. Oral · Virtual

    Challenges in the diagnosis of lyme

    Dan Warren · Envita Medical Centers, United States

    Lyme disease does not come with a list of specific symptoms. Depending on the part of the body affected by the Lyme-causing bacteria and the extent of its impact, patients may exhibit a wide variety of symptoms…

  7. Oral · In-Person

    Economic impact of cancer care on tribal families in Meghalaya, India: A cross-sectional study

    Redolen Rose Dhar · Manipal College of Health Professions, India

    Introduction : Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems, especially in low-income regions. Objective: This study investigates the economic burden of…

  8. Poster · Virtual

    Fentanyl overdose harm reduction intervention: A quasi-experimental study in Southern California

    Neeraj Wadhwa · Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, United States

    Fentanyl related deaths due to opioid overdoses amongst adolescents have been contributing to large increases in mortality rates within Los Angeles County. Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study is designed…

  9. Oral · In-Person

    Assessment of burden among informal caregivers from HHC patients – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Daniela Patricia Santos Costa · Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia

    The increase number of patients with dementia, cancer, chronic disease and palliative care as been demonstrated by previous researches a Parallel growing of informal caregivers. The Zarit Burden Interview Arabic version…

  10. Oral · In-Person

    A contrast review of community health worker training programs and standardized education

    Michal J Plavsa · Ohio University, United States

    Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted individuals who bridge communication gaps between community members and healthcare providers. CHWs perform a myriad of services within their scope of practice to promote the…

  11. Oral · In-Person

    Environmental temperature fluctuations induced response mechanism of bio-degrader Acinetobacter pittii C3 to fluorocorticosteroids degradation: Bioactivity, gene expression and metabolic pathways

    Bingxin Liu · Beijing 101 Middle School, China

    Environmental temperature determined the microbial activity and metabolic function, which synchronous impact on the biodegradation efficiency to micro-polluted fluorocorticosteroids (FGCs) in natural surface water.…

  12. Oral · In-Person

    Impact of health promotional signages on staircase use: An interventional study at a tertiary care hospital in Lucknow

    Sumeet Dixit · Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India

    Background/Introduction: Physical inactivity is a major global health issue, ranking as the fourth leading cause of mortality and contributing significantly to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular…

  13. Oral · In-Person

    Marginalized and overlooked: The health needs of street dwellers in a city of North India

    Arvind Kumar Singh · Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India

    Background: Marginalized population refers to groups of disadvantaged people that are socially excluded or ignored due to social factors like economic status, race, caste, disability and many more. Objectives: To…

  14. Oral · In-Person

    Perfect mate: The effects of mate selection criteria on the residents’ satisfaction with mate candidates

    Chong Lu · Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China

    Relying on experimental data of 6,926 Chinese residents, we utilized the survey experiment method to estimate the effects of mate selection criteria on the residents' satisfaction with mate candidates. The results show…

  15. Oral · In-Person

    Building public health leadership capacity: Student perspectives on multicultural leadership training in higher education programme

    Ifeoma Elizabeth Dan-Ogosi · University of West England, United Kingdom

    The evolving landscape of global public health, characterised by complex disease patterns and population health challenges, demands robust leadership development in higher education. This study explores the…

  16. Oral · In-Person

    Participatory budgeting, health promotion and theatre production: A qualitative case study in North London

    Ifeoma Elizabeth Dan-Ogosi · University of West England, United Kingdom

    Purpose : This paper explores the role that participatory budgeting (PB) plays in enhancing emotional and social well-being through the commissioning, design, delivery of, and participation in a drama and theatre…

  17. Poster · Virtual

    How does trust in media with different political orientations influence college students’ booster intention: The mediating roles of confidence and skepticism in covid-19 vaccines

    Cindy Chen · Sam Houston State University, United States

    COVID-19 vaccines have effectively mitigated the pandemic’s impact by reducing hospitalizations and deaths (Pfefferbaum & North, 2020; Polack et al., 2020). However, re-infection after full vaccination remains common…

  18. Oral · In-Person

    Leveraging digital innovation to address public health challenges: Insights from the Young Africa Live (YAL) platform

    Catherine Sieberhagen · Reach Digital Health, South Africa

    The Young Africa Live (YAL) platform exemplifies the role of digital innovation in addressing critical public health challenges, particularly in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and mental health among young people…

  19. Oral · In-Person

    Community-Based Health Management Information System (CBHMIS): causes and distribution of maternal deaths in a high community death setting of Northern Nigeria

    Yahaya Shamsuddeen Suleiman · Katsina State Primary Healthcare Agency, Nigeria

    Nigeria accounts for 28.5% of global maternal deaths. Achieving the maternal health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires a clear understanding of the causes of maternal death, particularly in Northern…

  20. Oral · In-Person

    From descriptive epidemiology to intervention science: Lessons learned from the cardiovascular status of adults living with HIV in Panama

    Humberto Lopez Castillo · University of Central Florida, United States

    Background: Adults living with HIV (ALWH) are at an increased risk of cardiometabolic disease due to chronic inflammation, immune activation, and side effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The Colón C3 Study examines…

  21. Oral · Virtual

    The dietary situation in local families in the project site focusing on creating a sustainable nutritional system utilizing Moringa in rural Sierra Leone

    Chiemi Fujii · Nursing Course of Kochi Medical School, Japan

    As part of efforts to improve children's nutrition in low- and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization and other organizations recommend using moringa, whose leaves are rich in micronutrients. However…

  22. Oral · In-Person

    Assessing neonatal mortality using CBHMIS: Causes, distribution, and implications for public health interventions in Northern Nigeria

    Bukar Abba Zarami · Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Nigeria

    Nigeria accounts for approximately 274,000 neonatal deaths annually, representing the world's second-highest burden, with most of these deaths being preventable. However, the current hospital-based reporting system…

  23. Oral · In-Person

    Exploring barriers to immunisation in Te Tai Tokerau, the Northland Region of Aotearoa New Zealand

    Ineke Crezee · Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    This paper presents the preliminary findings of research that explored barriers and facilitators to childhood immunisation in Te Tai Tokerau, the Northland region of Aotearoa New Zealand. Immunisation here is free and…

  24. Oral · In-Person

    Exploitation of emotional value in workplace settings affects depression, anxiety, and overall mental health among Chinese adults: Evidence from a convenience sample of a cross-sectional survey in the post-COVID era

    Yiwen Wang · Tsinghua University, China

    "Emotional value" is a concept that has gained significant traction on the Chinese Internet in the post-pandemic era, becoming one of China's "Top Ten Buzzwords" in 2023. It refers to an individual's ability to convey…

  25. Oral · Virtual

    Recent advancements on long COVID in China: Insights from ClouDr

    Hongying Liu · ClouDr Group Limited, China

    The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge public health crisis in the 21st century. In addition to the acute symptoms, a considerable proportion of patients worldwide have suffered from post-COVID-19 syndrome, commonly known as…

Day 3

Day 3

  1. Keynote · In-Person

    Aidiet intervention vs. Hormonal and immune-metabolic health in normal and overweight adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome

    Malgorzata Mizgier · Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland

    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy affecting reproductive-aged women, with impacts across the lifespan from adolescence to post-menopause. The quality of diet is very important in the…

  2. Keynote · Virtual

    Trends in the epigenetics human longevity: Sorting hope from hype

    Kenneth R Pelletier · University of California, United States

    Abstract not yet available.

  3. Oral · In-Person

    Utilizing health system male inclusive approach in HIV and maternal and child health services: Improved male partner, family and community transdisciplinary strategy

    Mathato Aumane · National University of Lesotho, Liberia

    Background: Lesotho has the highest HIV prevalence of 25 % while maternal mortality is indicated to be 554 per 100 000 live births. Ministry of Health provides comprehensive primary health care services at the health…

  4. Keynote · In-Person

    Dentogenic toxins and glymphatism: Their effects on the brain

    Manfred Doepp · HolisticCenter, Switzerland

    At present, we are experiencing increasingly frequent brain problems. These also have to do with coagulation disorders and reduced blood flow caused by Covid-19 viruses and their spike proteins. What is usually…

  5. Oral · In-Person

    Characterization of the gut microbiota in adults with coronary atherosclerosis

    Yu Dong · Southeast University, China

    Background : As one of the leading causes of death and disability, cardiovascular disease is mostly caused by coronary atherosclerosis. And the gut microbiota probably plays an important role in coronary…

  6. Oral · In-Person

    Diagnostic practices and associated factors among TB patients in Uganda, 2022

    Benigna Gabriela Namara · Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Uganda

    Background : Effective TB diagnosis is crucial for timely management and favorable treatment outcomes. In 2022, Uganda reported achieving 100% TB case detection but only 63% of notified cases were bacteriologically…

  7. Oral · In-Person

    Food poisoning outbreak caused by bacillus cereus at a secondary school in Uganda july 2023

    Benigna Gabriela Namara · Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Uganda

    Introduction : Bacillus cereus is a foodborne bacterial pathogen. Infection causes abdominal pain and diarrhoea; incubation is typically 4-16 hours. On July 20, 2023, Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a…

  8. Oral · In-Person

    From crisis to care: Adapting lessons from Thailand to improve healthcare as a human right in the Northern triangle

    Simran Bath · Farmington High School, United States

    Millions of individuals from the Northern Triangle—Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador—lack access to quality healthcare, with many residents traveling for hours only to be denied appointments due to overcrowding.…

  9. Oral · In-Person

    Mapping evidence on HIV-positive status awareness among key and vulnerable populations in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Clement Avoka · Ghana Health Service, Ghana

    This presentation focuses on a comprehensive mapping of HIV-positive status awareness among key and vulnerable populations in Sub-Saharan Africa, an essential component in curbing the spread of HIV and achieving global…

  10. Oral · In-Person

    Evaluating health literacy and community health workers: An interdisciplinary approach

    Michal J Plavsa · Ohio University, United States

    Health literacy is a multifaceted concept that describes the ability to access, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about one’s health . Low health literacy is associated with adverse…

  11. Oral · Virtual

    From food deserts to stroke rates: How GIS can inform public health strategies in urban communities

    Parth Sinojia · Rhodes College, United States

    The "Stroke Belt" is an 11-state region in the southeastern United States known for its unusually high incidence of cardiovascular disease and strokes. Despite ongoing public health efforts, Memphis, a major city within…

  12. Oral · In-Person

    Socio-demographic factors associated with poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a tertiary health care facility: A cross-sectional study

    Rashmi Kumari · Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India

    This study investigates the socio-demographic factors associated with poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients attending a tertiary healthcare facility. Identifying these factors is crucial…

  13. Oral · In-Person

    Disparities of health trajectories between migrants and native residents: An empirical study in China

    Nan sun · Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China

    While many studies have found health advantages for migrants at the beginning of arrival, findings on changes in the health trajectories of migrants relative to natives have been mixed, and empirical evidence based on…

  14. Oral · In-Person

    From rural to urban: Conflicts and adaptation of multiple identities in migration

    Yue Yuan · Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China

    In developing countries such as China, internal migration poses significant challenges to public health and social integration, as migrants often experience profound intraindividual conflicts and transformations in…

  15. Keynote · Virtual

    Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) process for public health plants

    Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer · Techno-Economic- Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India

    The health impacts of projects, plans, programs, policies, or legislative actions should be considered in the decision-making process. Because of these concerns, an environmental health impact assessment (EHIA) process…

  16. Oral · In-Person

    A comprehensive ARIMA-LSTM hybrid model for accurate covid-19 time series forecasting in Malaysia

    Al Mahmud · Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

    Introduction : The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for accurate predictive models to inform public health interventions. Traditional models like Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model assume a…

  17. Oral · In-Person

    Level and factors associated with zero-dose children in Mozambique

    Esperanca Lourenco Alberto Mabandane Guimaraes · Instituto Nacional de Saude, Mozambique

    In 2023, around 14.5 million children globally, had not received any routine vaccines, in 2023, mostly in LIC and LMIC. In Mozambique, immunization coverage in children aged 12 to 23 in 2023 was 38%, reflected in…

  18. Oral · In-Person

    Protecting the protectors: Mental health support for frontline healthcare workers during public health crises

    Mary Wambui Mathenge · Amref Health Africa in Kenya, Kenya

    Background: The frontline health care workers play an important role in patient care and disease control during public health threats. They are exposed to pressure affecting their psychological state and mental…

  19. Oral · In-Person

    From hesitancy to demand: A case study of kenya's integrated approach to vaccination success

    Sarah Kosgei · Amref Health Africa, Kenya

    The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the urgent need to address vaccine hesitancy, particularly in underserved communities. This study examines the "Vaccine Wonder" campaign implemented in Nairobi and Kisii counties…

  20. Oral · In-Person

    Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain and Bulgaria

    Nedyalka Valcheva · Vocational High School, Bulgaria

    The aim of the present work is to isolate, identify and investigate the species of bacteria from healing, mountain and spring waters in the area of Paris, France, Rome, Italy, London, England, Busan, South Korea, Tokyo…

  21. Oral · In-Person

    Transforming rural healthcare through professionalized community health workers: A model for universal health coverage in Uganda

    Pauline Picho Keronyai · Nama Wellness Community centre (NAWEC), Uganda

    In rural Uganda, where only 44% of births occur in health facilities and 25% of women experience depression, innovative approaches to healthcare delivery are crucial for achieving Universal Health Coverage. This…

  22. Oral · Virtual

    Advancing public health entrepreneurship to foster innovation and impact

    Delia Teresa · Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey

    The magnitude of challenges facing public health today is daunting, as illustrated by the ambitious United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). For example, despite billions of dollars of investment…

  23. Oral · In-Person

    Is India on a path to reduce tobacco industry influence in tobacco control? Findings from the global tobacco industry interference index for 2019-2023

    Sonu Goel · Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), India

    Background: The tobacco industry, motivated by profit, employs deceptive strategies, especially in countries like India, to conceal health risks and exploit legal loopholes, hindering effective tobacco control measures.…

  24. Oral · In-Person

    Tobacco control priorities in India: Development of a consensus statement

    Sonu Goel · Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), India

    Background: Tobacco consumption remains a significant global public health challenge, causing over 8 million preventable deaths annually, with India bearing a substantial burden as second-largest producer and consumer…

  25. Oral · Virtual

    Factors related to burnout amongst nurses at a private hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Ongeziwe Dyasi · University of Johannesburg, South Africa

    Background : Burnout is a syndrome that is understood as emanating from chronic workplace stressors that have not been managed successfully. Little is known about the causes of burnout among nurses in South Africa. Aim…

  26. Oral · Virtual

    The role of AI in enhancing data security in healthcare

    Sabira Arefin · CEO Idmap.ai, United States

    Given the world’s several healthcare systems have embraced the digital environment for service delivery, patient data confidentiality is now more vital. This abstract aims to discuss the importance and application of…

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