Adim Anayochi Chinelo
Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency
About the Community and Primary Healthcare Session
Community and primary healthcare provide the foundation for accessible, preventive and person-centred health services. This session addresses community-based programs, primary-care delivery, rural and underserved populations, integrated care, local participation and strategies that connect health systems with community needs.
Abstract Scope and Participation
Abstracts may focus on service models, access, outreach, prevention, community participation, multidisciplinary care and primary-healthcare innovation. Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, community workers, program managers, policymakers and local organizations are invited to contribute.
Topics Covered in Community and Primary Healthcare
Topic 01
Community-based healthcare programs
Topic 02
Primary healthcare access and delivery
Topic 03
Rural and underserved population health
Topic 04
Integrated and person-centred care
Topic 05
Community participation and empowerment
Topic 06
Prevention and health promotion in primary care
Featured Speakers — Community and Primary Healthcare 2027
Caroline Mtaita
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Silvana Maria Trujillo Cardenas
University Foundation of Health Sciences
The future of primary care: Family medicine, clinical screening, and health equity
Recent Research Presented at Community and Primary Healthcare Sessions
Healing the natural way: Exploring the perceptions of hypertensive residents on the use of herbal medicines
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…
Strengthening primary care networks and integrated screening for severe NCDs in Ghana: Early system-level results from a modular chronic care model pilot
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…
COVID-19 household screening: Experiences of community health care workers in 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…
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
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.…
The future of primary care: Family medicine, clinical screening, and health equity
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…
Strengthening community-level data quality and reporting for primary healthcare programs: Llessons from ward focal person implementation in Abia state, 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…
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Why Attend the Community and Primary Healthcare Conference 2027
Earn CPD Credit
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Present Your Research
Oral and poster slots for original Community and Primary Healthcare work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Network Globally
Meet public health researchers, educators, and policy leaders from around the world across three days.
Publish & Get Indexed
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Learn from Keynotes
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Community and Primary Healthcare research and practice.
Hybrid Flexibility
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Join IPHC 2027 for the Community and Primary Healthcare track
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
Community and Primary Healthcare Conference 2027 — FAQs
What is the Community and Primary Healthcare track at IPHC 2027?
The Community and Primary Healthcare track is a dedicated stream within IPHC 2027 covering the latest research, innovation, and best practice in Community and Primary Healthcare. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Who should attend the Community and Primary Healthcare sessions?
Public health researchers, practitioners, epidemiologists, educators, doctoral students, and policy leaders with an interest in Community and Primary Healthcare are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Can I present my research in the Community and Primary Healthcare track?
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Is virtual attendance available for Community and Primary Healthcare sessions?
Yes. IPHC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Community and Primary Healthcare track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
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Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
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