4–5 Dec 2025
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone

Scientific Programme

  • Translating Research into Action: Strengthening Public Health Systems in Crisis-Affected Settings

    • Community Engagement and Local Ownership in Crisis Response

      Communities co-designing health responses, strengthening local capacity, community-led solutions and coordination with local leadership.

    • Implementation Research and Scaling Lessons

      Studies assessed real-world effectiveness, identified barriers and enablers, adapted to context, monitored fidelity and quality, engaged stakeholders, translated knowledge into policy, ensure sustainability and scalability, and document lessons learned.

    • Innovation and technology during multiple crisis

      Resilience-building strategies, digital health tools, telemedicine, advanced disease surveillance, outbreak response, and adapting technologies for low-resource and insecure environments

    • Health System Strengthening and Service Access in Crisis Settings

      Service delivery, system rebuilding, workforce retention, and neglected areas

    • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies

      Resilient society, studies on trauma, stress, and long-term psychological impacts in the emergency context