CALL FOR ABSTRACTS   

                   ASPHA 2024 HYBRID CONFERENCE                  

        LUSAKA, ZAMBIA | NOV 11-13                      

The Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa (ASPHA) together with Lusaka Apex Medical University welcomes submissions from Schools of Public Health, other Public Health training institutions and researchers in Africa to share experiences of their work and innovations in addressing Climate Change and One Health in a global context.

Main Theme: Climate Change and One Health

                  Sub Themes:

Sustainable Practices for Health and Environment

• Implementing waste management, urban planning, and other sustainable practices to mitigate health and environmental impacts, reflecting the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

​Public Awareness, Community Engagement and Communication

• Enhancing communication strategies and public awareness to foster community engagement and promote education on mitigation and adaptation principles, integrating diverse social determinants.

​Disease Dynamics and Technological Innovations

• Exploring how climate change affects disease patterns, health services and leveraging technology like mobile health and AI to address these impacts, considering the complex socio-political and commercial contexts.

​Gender Equality and Social Determinants of Health

• Focusing on gender equality, social gradients, and other determinants to improve health outcomes through inclusive approaches, addressing the broader social and power dynamics.

​Policy, Governance and Management Strategies

• Developing and implementing coordinated policies and management strategies to address climate-related health impacts, involving cross-sectoral efforts and considering political and commercial influences.

Abstract Submission — Abstracts submission is open from June 26, 2024 to September 30, 2024. Authors are encouraged to engage with cross-cutting issues, such as gender and power dynamics, community participation, and the role and impact of social, political and commercial determinants of health and submit abstract to info.aspha@gmail.com.

Abstract Notification — Presenters will be notified via email of abstract status by October 15, 2024.

Abstract Format:

• Title
• Corresponding Author, Degree(s), Institution, City, Country
• Co-Authors: Author #2, Degree(s), Institution, City, Country; Author #N, Degree(s), Institution, City, Country
• Corresponding Author Contact Information: email/ mobile
• Keywords: List three to five keywords, each separated by semicolons.
• Abstract: Narrative text (500-word limit). Tables and figures may be included, provided the abstract stays within the word limit. Avoid using jargons and acronyms.
• Consider including the following information in the abstract, when relevant:
• Objective, problem under investigation, hypothesis, or research goal
• Description of research methods
• Summary of findings
• Statement of how the research advances public health

For more information about ASPHA you can contact us at www.asphaafrica.net or +233246945940.

You can also contact Dr Lydia Hangulu (chair: local organising committee) lydiahangulu3@gmail.com or lydiahangulu@yahoo.com or +260961020337