Urban health focuses on the unique health challenges and opportunities present in urban environments, recognizing the distinctive characteristics of city living that impact population health. As the global population increasingly urbanizes, urban health research and interventions become critical for understanding and addressing health disparities. Cities concentrate both health risks and resources, with factors such as air pollution, crowded living conditions, and lifestyle changes influencing health outcomes. Urban health initiatives often target issues like infectious disease control, mental health, and chronic disease prevention within the urban context. Social determinants, including access to healthcare, education, and employment, play a significant role in shaping urban health disparities. Urban planning and policies that prioritize green spaces, walkability, and public transportation contribute to healthier urban environments. Challenges such as traffic-related injuries and communicable disease outbreaks highlight the importance of public health strategies tailored to urban settings. Collaborative efforts involving healthcare providers, urban planners, policymakers, and community organizations are integral for promoting urban health equity and resilience. Urban health initiatives aim to create sustainable, healthy cities that enhance the well-being of diverse populations living in dynamic and complex urban environments.
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
Browse all speakers →Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant public health issue, responsible for 66% of all fatalities in Nepal. The burden is considerably greater among people living in urban slums, who are…
Objective: Population health outcomes are fundamentally shaped by the urban environments in which people live and work. This research examines the critical intersection of land-use policy, zoning…
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.…
The issue of urban heat islands (UHI) to the sustainability of urban areas has remained a matter of serious concern. A few recent studies revealed that the intensity of UHI is also growing rapidly in…
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Urban Health 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 Urban Health 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 Urban Health track is a dedicated stream within IPHC 2027 covering the latest research, innovation, and best practice in Urban Health. 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 Urban Health 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 Urban Health 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.
