Public health law is a specialized legal field that encompasses the development, application, and enforcement of laws and regulations designed to protect and promote the health of populations. It addresses the legal frameworks that govern public health activities, ranging from disease prevention and control to environmental health and healthcare delivery. Public health laws provide the authority for public health agencies to implement interventions such as quarantine measures, vaccination mandates, and health inspections. These laws also regulate issues like food safety, air and water quality, and occupational health and safety. Public health legal frameworks often involve a delicate balance between protecting the public's health and respecting individual rights and liberties. Public health lawyers work on drafting legislation, interpreting existing laws, and providing legal guidance to public health agencies and practitioners. The field evolves to address emerging health challenges, including responses to pandemics, emerging infectious diseases, and health disparities. Ethical considerations, constitutional principles, and social justice are integral to the development and application of public health law. The synergy between legal and public health professionals is crucial for creating effective policies and interventions that safeguard the well-being of communities.
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
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Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Public Health Law work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet public health researchers, educators, and policy leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Public Health Law research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Public Health Law track is a dedicated stream within IPHC 2027 covering the latest research, innovation, and best practice in Public Health Law. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Public health researchers, practitioners, epidemiologists, educators, doctoral students, and policy leaders with an interest in Public Health Law are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
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.
Yes. IPHC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Public Health Law track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
