Sustainable Populations Health Solutions: Addressing Climate Change, Environmental, Food, and Issues in Central Asia

The International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM) in Kyrgyzstan, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Health at the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, is pleased to announce the upcoming conference, "Sustainable Population Health Solutions: Addressing Climate Change, Environmental, and Food Issues in Central Asia," scheduled to take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 22–24, 2025

This conference will address pressing challenges in population health and sustainability across Central Asia. Through dynamic plenary and panel sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in oral and poster presentations, fostering dialogue on immediate health issues and strategies for long-term community resilience amid evolving environmental challenges.

Key highlights of the conference include:

Keynote Address by Prof. Dr. Walter Leal, a global authority on climate change and sustainability.
Workshops and Networking Opportunities with leading experts in public health, environmental health, and food security.
In-depth discussions on One Health, environmental health, and occupational health, with a focus on practical solutions for public health practice.

This event promises to be an invaluable platform for academics, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers seeking to address the complex interplay between climate change, health, and sustainability in the region.

Please note: This is a preliminary announcement. Details may change as planning progresses, and abstract submissions are reviewed.

For updates or additional information, please contact: Ms. Myrzaiym Kulova: hismiuk@gmail.com

Participants are encouraged to submit 300-word abstracts demonstrating practical approaches for decision-making enhancement and health outcomes improvement, especially for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. Topics of interest include but are not limited to reproductive or developmental environmental occupational hazards, exposure assessments, the role of healthcare providers in health communication, and intersectoral coordination in health emergencies. Please submit abstracts by January 18, 2025.

In addition to presenting at the conference, we encourage all participants to submit their manuscripts for publication in the conference’s proceeding, which will be published by Springer Nature Publishing House and indexed by Scopus. This book will showcase the latest research on public health solutions to reduce climate change health impacts. Manuscripts should be original contributions and can include case studies, systematic reviews, or policy analyses. Submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the publication of high-quality, impactful research that drives forward the global dialogue on public and environmental health. Please submit abstracts by March 17, 2025.

Presentations should be prepared as PowerPoint slides or a similar format. We do not have a template. Each presentation is allotted a specific time slot (20 minutes) which includes 15 minutes for presenting and 5 minutes for questions and answers.

There are no mandatory sections, but the contents and style depend on the type of presentation, e.g., scientific, practical, or artistic. Presentations must adhere to the theme of the conference and the specific session topic.
We recommend using bullet points. Avoid long sentences or texts and the excessive use of animations. Avoid detailed tables and content. Instead, we recommend clear and legible figures, graphs, and flow charts.
Presenters must submit their presentation files in advance for technical review in both PowerPoint and PDF files by April 14, 2025, to public_health@ism.edu.kg

Ensure compatibility with the technical equipment provided at the venue (e.g., projector resolution, and software versions). All presentations should be made in English.

Posters are presented onsite in the afternoon of Wednesday, 23rd of April from 14.00 to 15.30, but the posters are visible throughout the conference. We highly recommend having your poster visible from Tue 2 pm to Thu 2 pm.

1.Content and Design:
oThere are no mandatory sections, but the contents and style depend on the type of presentation, e.g., scientific, practical, or artistic. We do not have a template. Posters should clearly display the title, authors’ names, and affiliations at the top.
oPresent the conclusion up front in the poster. We recommend using bullet points. Avoid long sentences or texts. Avoid detailed tables and content. Instead, use high-quality images, charts, and graphs to illustrate points clearly. Colors can be used to stress certain sections, but do not exaggerate.
oText should be readable from at least 1 meter away.
oA small handout or QR code linking to additional information or a digital copy of the poster can be helpful for interested attendees.

2. Setup and Display:

Posters must be set up before the commencement of the session and taken down at the designated time.
Materials required for mounting the poster on the display boards will be provided by the organizers.

3.Poster Dimensions:

The posters are needed to be printed and brought to the site by the presenter. We will provide poster stands and pins.
There is no template, see the tips above.
Posters should be in portrait form since they better suit the poster stands. Maximum poster A0 size in mm: 970mm width x 1170mm height or longer. The poster can be smaller, e.g., A1. Posters are attached with pins to the fabric of poster stands.
Electronic copies of the poster should be submitted prior to the conference for approval and inclusion in the conference proceedings (if applicable).

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