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

Scientific Program · IPHC 2027

IPHC 2027 — Scientific Program

Day-by-day session and presentation schedule

The full IPHC 2027 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 · In-Person

    Eliminating implant failure in humans with nanomaterials: 30,000 cases and counting

    Thomas J Webster · Brown University, United States

    Nanomedicine is the use of nanomaterials to improve disease prevention, detection, and treatment which has resulted in hundreds of FDA approved medical products. While nanomedicine has been around for several decades…

  2. Keynote · In-Person

    Adoption of Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM)-guided resources in addressing national biosafety: A green light towards innovations to secure individualized, population, regional and planetary health through personalized nutrition and precision foodomics

    Sergey Suchkov · N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

    A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized and precision medicine (PPM). To achieve the implementation of PPM concept, it is necessary…

  3. Oral · In-Person

    Cancer prevention, information, and awareness education through workplace partnership: A community-based public health initiative

    Nyree Riley · Augusta University, United States

    Cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet many cases may be prevented or detected earlier through increased awareness, risk reduction behaviors, and adherence to recommended screening guidelines.…

  4. Oral · In-Person

    Multi-sectoral partnerships for equitable NCD Care in LMICs: Mobilising capabilities for stronger health systems

    Hong Ma · University of Illinois, United States

    Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately burden low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), accounting for 77% of global NCD deaths, 86% of premature mortality, and US$7 trillion in economic losses.…

  5. Oral · In-Person

    Misinformation about medical cannabis in YouTube videos: A systematic review

    Shivank Khare · Imperial College, United Kingdom

    Background: YouTube has become a major source of health information, with 2.5 billion monthly users. Despite efforts taken to promote reliable sources, misinformation remains prevalent, particularly on medical cannabis.…

  6. Oral · In-Person

    The influence of policy in accessing secure, appropriate and affordable housing for young people with disability

    Tasma Eddy · RMIT University, Australia

    Background: Access to secure, appropriate, and affordable housing is a key determinant of health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. For young people with disability, structural and systemic barriers, including limited…

  7. Oral · In-Person

    Lung Function and Respiratory Morbidity Among Informal Workers Exposed to Cement Dust: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

    Dushyant · Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi and Public Health Foundation of India, India

    Introduction: Cement dust is a significant source of occupational exposure affecting lung function and respiratory health. A higher burden of respiratory morbidity is known among factory workers involved in cement…

  8. Oral · In-Person

    Healing the natural way: Exploring the perceptions of hypertensive residents on the use of herbal medicines

    Ann Romae E Rodriguez · Ateneo De Naga University, Philippines

    Hypertension remains one of the leading chronic conditions, especially in communities with limited access to healthcare. In these areas, using herbal medicines is common due to cultural beliefs, availability, and cost.…

  9. Poster · In-Person

    Molecular and immunological mechanisms underlying merkel cell polyomavirus-associated merkel cell carcinoma

    Eric Zheng · Cherokee High School, United States

    Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but highly aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer with a mortality rate of approximately 33-46%. Roughly 80% of cases are caused by Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCPyV), a virus that…

  10. Poster · In-Person

    Adult vaccination and healthy aging in the UAE: Uptake, determinants, and policy perspectives

    Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil · Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates

    Background: Adult vaccination is a critical component of preventive healthcare, reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. Despite established recommendations, adult immunisation coverage…

  11. Poster · In-Person

    Determinants of e-cigarette use among adult females in the United Arab Emirates: An emerging public health issue

    Jayadevan Sreedharan · Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates

    Background: E-cigarette use has increased among women in the United Arab Emirates, yet limited research has explored the determinants of vaping within this population. This study aimed to determine the factors…

  12. Poster · In-Person

    Community literacy on dementia prevention in the UAE

    Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil · Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates

    Dementia is a progressive neurocognitive disorder and a leading cause of disability among older adults worldwide. Although ageing is the strongest risk factor, a considerable proportion of cases may be prevented or…

  13. Poster · In-Person

    Cultural and traditional influences on postpartum care practices among women in the United Arab Emirates

    Jayadevan Sreedharan · Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates

    Background: Postpartum care is strongly shaped by cultural and traditional beliefs, especially in multicultural societies such as the United Arab Emirates. These practices may influence maternal recovery, infant care…

  14. Oral · In-Person

    The silent burden: Perinatal mental health experiences and service access in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

    Manoko Lediga · University of the Free State, South Africa

    Background: Mental Health Conditions (MHCs), particularly anxiety and depression, are among the most common complications of the perinatal period, affecting up to one in four women globally. When left unaddressed, these…

  15. Oral · In-Person

    Menstrual product use and variation in organophosphate pesticide exposure by menstrual cycle timing among menstruating-age women: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001–2004

    Phyllis Mugadza · Harvard University, United States

    This presentation examines whether the type of menstrual product a woman uses, and the timing of her menstrual cycle, are associated with urinary concentrations of OrganoPhosphate (OP) pesticide metabolites. OP…

  16. Oral · In-Person

    Cross-border healthcare-seeking behavior among Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease cases during the Uganda outbreak, May to June 2026

    Mariam Nambuya · Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Uganda

    Background: Cross-border population mobility can complicate case detection and outbreak control when persons with severe infectious illness seek care across national borders. During Uganda’s 2026 Bundibugyo Virus…

  17. Oral · In-Person

    Synthetic phenolic antioxidant exposure and type 2 diabetes: Joint effects of genetic risk and healthy lifestyle

    Xuan Chen · Zhengzhou University, China

    Background: Synthetic Phenolic Antioxidants (SPAs) are widely used food and industrial additives, but their potential diabetogenic effects remain unclear. Whether genetic susceptibility and lifestyle modify the…

  18. Oral · In-Person

    Non-communicable disease risk assessment among adults aged ≥30 years in an urban field practice area using the community-based assessment checklist: A cross-sectional study

    Deepika N · Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, India

    Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a public health concern in India, driven by behavioural and biological risk factors. Community-based risk assessment facilitates early identification of individuals at…

  19. Oral · In-Person

    Gut microbial dysbiosis index in relation to type 2 diabetes mellitus and glycometabolic abnormalities: The potential mediating role of triglyceride-glucose body mass index

    Biwen Shi · ZhengZhou University, China

    Background: The Microbial Dysbiosis Index (MDI) quantifies gut microbiota imbalance, but its association with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and glycometabolic abnormalities remains unclear. The Triglyceride-Glucose…

  20. Oral · In-Person

    Association between exposure to 15 herbicides and prehypertension: A cross-sectional study based on dose-response relationship and mixed exposure analysis

    Fangyuan Lin · ZhengZhou University, China

    Background: Prehypertension precedes hypertension and cardiovascular diseases and imposes heavy global public health burden. Herbicides are widely used agricultural pesticides; Rural Chinese residents suffer high…

  21. Oral · In-Person

    A community-based day-care model for underprivileged children: An innovative approach to child development and social protection

    Manju Sharma · Dhara Sansthan, India

    Children from low-income families frequently endure dangerous surroundings, poor health care, inadequate nutrition, and a lack of early learning opportunities. Child labour, school dropout, developmental delays, and…

  22. Oral · In-Person

    Bridging the health equity gap: A mixed-methods assessment of the health needs of deaf youth in Ibadan, Nigeria

    Oluwaseun Osanyinro · University of Ibadan, Nigeria

    A health needs assessment is a systematic approach to identifying a population's unmet health needs and taking steps to address them. According to the United Nations Population Fund, youths constituted 18% of the…

  23. Oral · In-Person

    Social determinants of health and climate change factors in Chuukese migration to Guam

    Michelle Budwitz · Hartwick College, United States

    Social Determinants Of Health (SDoH), such as economic stability, access to education and healthcare, and environmental conditions, greatly shape overall well-being. While climate change is traditionally viewed as an…

  24. Oral · In-Person

    Optimising healthcare interactions: Politeness strategies among non-clinical healthcare providers and patients for improved public health outcomes in Tanzania

    Mariam Ibrahim Athuman · University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of

    Effective health communication is essential to patient-centred care, positive health behaviour,and quality healthcare delivery. In primary and secondary healthcare settings, interactions between healthcare personnel and…

  25. Oral · In-Person

    Evaluation of inpatient stabilization centers and outpatient therapeutic programmes for severe acute malnutrition management in El-Gadarif State, Sudan

    Mohamed Mahmoud Talib · University of Bahri, Sudan

    El-Gadarif state, eastern Sudan, hosts over 2.4 million residents alongside large refugee and internally displaced populations across 12 localities. Severe seasonal flooding continuously disrupts sanitation…

  26. Oral · In-Person

    Strengthening primary care networks and integrated screening for severe NCDs in Ghana: Early system-level results from a modular chronic care model pilot

    Caroline Mtaita · Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany

    Background: Ghana faces a rapid NCD transition, with these conditions now accounting for nearly half of all deaths. Despite progressive national policies, NCD prevention, detection, and long-term management remain…

Day 2

Day 2

  1. Keynote · In-Person

    Health-related social cost from yellow dust in South Korea

    Dai Yeun Jeong · Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of

    Yellow dust is a typical transboundary environmental problem in Asia. South Korea is geographically very close to the source regions where yellow dust originates. A lot of research on the impact of yellow dust has been…

  2. Oral · In-Person

    Left-handedness and its cognitive, behavioural, and social correlates in the UAE population

    Joelle Makoukji Kiklikian · Sharjah Campus A, United Arab Emirates

    Handedness reflects functional brain asymmetry, with approximately 90% of the global population being right-handed and 10% left-handed. Although handedness has been widely studied worldwide, limited data exist on how…

  3. Oral · In-Person

    Cinema’s influence on people’s perception of healthcare: A cross-sectional study in the South Indian population

    Meenakshi K E · ESIC Medical College and Hospital, India

    In the present era, media has transitioned from being a mere form of entertainment to a dominant presence that affects every facet of people's lives. Movies, in particular, often portray medical information and…

  4. Oral · In-Person

    CUPID-ALL: Copper Elevation, Protective Micronutrient Depletion And Environmental Toxicant Burden In Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

    Sharun · Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, India

    Background and Aims: Trace elements influence oxidative stress, immune regulation, cellular metabolism and genomic stability. However, comprehensive trace element profiling in pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia…

  5. Oral · In-Person

    Association of dietary intake, lifestyle behaviours and body composition with depression among school-going adolescents in Mumbai

    Chandni Chopra · Mumbai University, India

    Background & Objectives: Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by increased vulnerability to mental health disorders, particularly depression, which is a leading contributor to global disease burden.…

  6. Oral · In-Person

    Lung function and respiratory morbidity among informal workers exposed to cement dust: A comparative cross-sectional study

    Dushyant · Public Health Foundation of India, India

    Introduction: Cement dust is a significant source of occupational exposure affecting lung function and respiratory health. A higher burden of respiratory morbidity is known among factory workers involved in cement…

  7. Oral · In-Person

    Assessment of complementary feeding practices among mothers with children aged 6-23 months in selected disaster vulnerable barangays of Rodriguez, Rizal

    Therese Jhey Gozum · Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines

    Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices are critical determinants of child growth, development, and nutritional status, particularly in disaster-vulnerable communities where environmental disturbances may…

  8. Oral · In-Person

    Bridging the chasm: Leveraging digital innovation for youth SRHR resilience amid climate shocks in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe

    Nyasha Sibanda · Community Healthcare Initiative, Zimbabwe

    Context: The climate crisis disproportionately affects Sub-Saharan Africa, with rural Zimbabwean communities suffering from severe, recurrent droughts and exacerbating economic shocks. Adverse sexual and reproductive…

  9. Oral · In-Person

    Immunization intelligence at the last mile: Teeka seekho as a governance-first ai digital learning platform for frontline public health

    Zahid Ali Memon · Aga Khan University, Pakistan

    Background: Digital health can extend immunization workforce learning, but many platforms are disconnected from field workflows, local-language needs, supervision, and governance of AI outputs. Teeka Seekho, the local…

  10. Oral · In-Person

    Young migrants and sexual and reproductive health risk multidisciplinary and participatory research in Northern Laos (FEFR MIGLAO)

    Pascale Hancart Petitet · Institut de recherche pour le Development Lao, Lao People's Democratic Republic

    In northern Laos, along the economic corridor connecting the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province, rapid socio-economic transformations are reshaping local livelihoods and health vulnerabilities.…

  11. Oral · In-Person

    A comparative study of the slippage distance in static and dynamic lumbar radiographs for spondylolisthesis patients at the MTRH spine clinic, Eldoret, Kenya

    Michael Ali Menzah Sulton · Moi University, Kenya

    Background: Low back pain is a common presenting complaint for patients seeking healthcare, the age standard prevalence of lower back pain was around 8.20% in 1990 and declined slightly to about 7.5% in 2017. Therefore…

  12. Oral · In-Person

    Machine learning approach for predicting infant mortality in sub-saharan Africa

    Sebsibe Admasu Songaye · Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

    Objectives: Infant Mortality (IM) is a serious issue in Sub-Saharan Africa (sSA). Understanding the factors that affect infant health is crucial for saving lives. This study aimed to develop and evaluate high…

  13. Oral · In-Person

    Cognitive reserve, plasma proteomics, and adverse kidney outcomes

    Rui Zhou · Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China

    Background: Cognitive Reserve (CR) may protect against age-related diseases, but its relationship with kidney outcomes and underlying proteomic mechanisms is unclear. We examined associations of CR with incident Chronic…

  14. Poster · In-Person

    Tobacco, alcohol use and self-reported tuberculosis in India: Evidence from NFHS-5

    Anusha Sreejith · Gulf Medical University, United Kingdom

    Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in India, with persistent socio-economic inequalities influencing exposure and vulnerability. This study examined the association between current…

  15. Oral · In-Person

    Banking on health: Developing a cardiovascular disease prevention intervention for sedentary employees in urban Karachi, Pakistan

    Samina Akhtar · Aga Khan University, Pakistan

    Background: Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and their risk factors are leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary practices as key modifiable contributors.…

  16. Poster · In-Person

    Comparative analysis of explosion characteristics in fresh vs aged aluminum and magnesium powders

    Yu Chi Cheng · Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan

    Aluminum and magnesium powders are crucial in aerospace and automotive metallurgy; However, their extreme reactivity presents severe dust explosion hazards. Industrial process safety models predominantly rely on data…

  17. Poster · In-Person

    Foodborne disease outbreak in a primary school for girls—Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, in 2023: A retrospective cohort study

    Asma Al Hakmani · MOH, Oman

    Background: Foodborne illnesses are infectious or toxic caused by organisms or chemical substances through eating contaminated food. The current outbreak of foodborne diseases occurred in a girls' primary school in…

  18. Poster · In-Person

    COVID-19 household screening: Experiences of community health care workers in South Africa

    Ntsieni Mashau · University of Venda, South Africa

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) in South Africa were integral to healthcare teams conducting household COVID-19 screenings in their communities. This study employed a qualitative…

  19. Oral · In-Person

    Challenges experienced by health care professionals working in resource-poor intensive care settings in the Limpopo province of South Africa

    Dorah Ursula Ramathuba · University of Venda, South Africa

    Background: Providing optimal care to critically ill patients poses challenges in resource-poor settings due to a lack of equipment, inadequately trained personnel, and limited infrastructure. Objectives: This study…

  20. Poster · In-Person

    Respiratory virus detections among children hospitalized with pneumonia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    Thang Nguyen Tien · University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, United States

    Surveillance for novel respiratory viruses is critical for pandemic preparedness. Children are particularly susceptible to respiratory viral infections. We conducted a cross-sectional study among children (≤18 years)…

  21. Poster · In-Person

    Addressing breast cancer disparities in Puerto Rico through early detection

    Marielis Roman Ramos · Southern New Hampshire University, United States

    Background: Cancer is a major global public health challenge and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Puerto Rico, cancer is the second leading cause of death, while breast cancer is the…

Day 3

Day 3

  1. Keynote · Virtual

    Change your genes – Change your life: Epigenetics of longevity

    Kenneth R Pelletier · University of California, United States

    Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and…

  2. Keynote · Virtual

    Theory and perspective: Harnessing big data and artificial intelligence to uncover a universal principle for cancer elimination

    Anyou Wang · DIFIBER LLC, United States

    Although numerous cancer-associated mechanisms are reported each year, a unifying theoretical framework capable of explaining—and ultimately enabling the elimination of—all cancers remains elusive, highlighting…

  3. Keynote · Virtual

    From evidence to impact: Supporting every pathway to better health see the person. Honor the journey. Support the pathway. Change lives

    Bob Esquerre · Esquerre Fitness Group International, United States

    The science of health, weight management, and sustainable behaviour change is evolving and so must the role of today’s health and fitness professional. There is no single pathway to better health. The journey may…

  4. Keynote · Virtual

    Designing and managing intelligent and ethical 5p medicine health and social care ecosystems

    Bernd Blobel · University of Regensburg, Germany

    Healthcare systems around the world are undergoing an organizational, methodological and technological transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision (5P) medicine ecosystems. These…

  5. Keynote · Virtual

    Effects of selected functional ingredients derived from agricultural sources on glycemic regulation in diabetes

    Wan Rosli Wan Ishak · University Science Malaysia, Malaysia

    The global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is progressively escalating, with the prevalence of diabetes projected to increase from approximately 180 million cases in 2010 to 368 million by 2030. Diabetes…

  6. Keynote · Virtual

    Harmonisation legislation issues in health care public policies to prevent obesity

    Iuliana Vintila · Dunarea de Jos University, Galati, Romania

    Abstract not yet available.

  7. Keynote · Virtual

    Obesity and type 2 diabetes: Current scenario, causes and management strategies

    K. R. Aneja · Kurukshetra University, India

    Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, insulin resistance, excess visceral fat, genetics (Inherited), are the major causes of obesity and diabetes, two chronic metabolic diseases, often grouped as metabolic syndrome.…

  8. Keynote · Virtual

    The Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) process entitled “zero volatile organic acids” labelling on occupational health hazards and mutagenic risks among paint industry workers, occupational exposed people and non-occupational exposed people

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

    As the problem statement is focused on Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) Process for the current regulatory standards allow paints labelled as "Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) " to contain up to 50g/l…

  9. Oral · Virtual

    Predictive approaches for cardiovascular disease and stroke risk among people living with HIV: A narrative review

    Misgana E Woldemeskel · The George Washington University, United States

    Background: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and stroke have emerged as the leading causes of non-AIDS-related mortality among People Living with HIV (PLWH) in the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) era. Approximately 1.2 million…

  10. Oral · Virtual

    Healing is human: Rebuilding public health through human connection

    Fred Moss · Founder, Welcome to Humanity Grass Valley, California, United States

    For decades, public health has advanced through scientific innovation, yet loneliness, burnout, anxiety, and social isolation continue to rise. This presentation explores authentic human connection as a foundational…

  11. Oral · Virtual

    Incidence rate and predictors of aids occurrence among adults living with HIV at a national tertiary referral hospital in Oman, 1992–2024: An ambidirectional cohort study

    Zainab M Al Zadjali · Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

    Background: Despite advances in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care globally, HIV remains a major public health challenge, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Although combination…

  12. Oral · Virtual

    Between formal healthcare and non-formal care utilization: Factors influencing health-seeking behaviors among mothers in a selected barangay in camarines sur — A quantitative descriptive-correlational study

    Precious Geona Christee C Buayan · Athenian University of Naga, Philippines

    Mothers in rural communities play a vital role in making decisions about family health, including the choice to use formal healthcare services, non-formal care practices, or a combination of both. This study aimed to…

  13. Oral · Virtual

    The future of primary care: Family medicine, clinical screening, and health equity

    Silvana Maria Trujillo Cardenas · University Foundation of Health Sciences, Colombia

    Introduction: Global health systems face a growing burden of chronic non-communicable diseases and persistent gaps in equitable access to medical services. Against this backdrop, optimizing Primary Health Care (PHC) is…

  14. Oral · Virtual

    AI-driven real-time surveillance for infectious disease detection and response in resource-limited settings: Lessons from Kenya

    Magoba Ronald Arnold · Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

    Background: Infectious disease outbreaks continue to pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where surveillance systems are often constrained by limited…

  15. Oral · Virtual

    Strengthening community-level data quality and reporting for primary healthcare programs: Llessons from ward focal person implementation in Abia state, Nigeria

    Adim Anayochi Chinelo · Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Nigeria

    Background: Accurate and timely health data is essential for planning and decision-makinginprimary healthcare. At the ward level, gaps in data collection, completeness, and reportingoftenaffect the ability of programs…

  16. Poster · Virtual

    Psychosocial stress, reward circuitry, and eating disorders: A biopsychosocial review of neurobiological mechanisms

    Aditi Manjunath · San Jose, United States

    Eating Disorders (EDs) are severe psychiatric conditions with high mortality rates, yet the specific biological pathways through which environmental stressors translate into pathological eating behaviors remain…

  17. Poster · Virtual

    Virtual reality as a tool for controlling Aedes aegypti breeding sites

    Alessandra Pereira Pires · Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil

    Aedes aegypti is widespread in Brazil, with high infestation rates during periods of heat and rainfall. Vector control agents inspect mosquito breeding sites by identifying locations with standing water. Virtual Reality…

  18. Oral · Virtual

    Dialogic Air Pollution And Health Systems Integrated Framework (APHSiF): A holistic underpinnings

    Ashutosh Kothari · All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India

    Background: The impact of air pollution is a barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. While it is identified within SDGs 3, 7, 11 and 12, the existing policy and approaches rarely integrate air pollution…

  19. Oral · Virtual

    Attitudes towards automation in medical laboratories and perceived job security: Implications for digital health transformation in Africa

    Ezenwalie Somtochukwu Chukwunweike · Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

    Introduction: The global shift towards digital health transformation has accelerated the adoption of automation in medical laboratories, particularly in Africa, where healthcare systems are increasingly leveraging…

  20. Oral · Virtual

    Nature-based adsorbents: The future of sustainable wastewater treatment

    Heather Coleman · Ulster University, United Kingdom

    The increasing detection of antibiotics and pharmaceutical contaminants in aquatic environments represents a growing public health concern due to their potential impacts on human health, including chronic exposure risks…

  21. Oral · Virtual

    Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of 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…

  22. Oral · Virtual

    Differences in disability detection between ICF tools: WHODAS 2.0 vs. ICF checklist

    Ma Cristina Ruiz Garros · Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain

    Objective: To examine the psychometric properties of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) and the International Classification of Functioning, disability and health checklist (ICF…

  23. Poster · Virtual

    Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH), diarrhea occurrence, and the nutritional status of children among riverine communities in the cities of Tanauan and Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines

    Irish Nicole M Reyes · University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines

    Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) significantly influence child nutrition, particularly in vulnerable settings such as riverine communities. This study assessed the WASH-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices…

  24. Poster · Virtual

    National mortality and years of potential life lost due to hemophilia in Iran, 2014–2025: A registry-based study

    Mahin Ghavami · Mashhad university of medical science, Iran, Islamic Republic of

    Introduction: Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder associated with premature mortality, particularly where access to comprehensive care is limited. Nationwide evidence on mortality and premature mortality in…

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