14th National Health Research Forum
23rd.-25th October 2024 and The 9th Pre-Conference Annual Adolescent Research Day
Conference room at Crown Plaza Hotel, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
The National Health Research Forum (NHRF) is an annual event organized by the Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute with its partner research Institutions namely the Lao-Japan Health Research Consortium, the JICA_SATREPS at IPL, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), the UNFPA in Lao PDR, and other national and international research collaborators.
This 14th NHRF will focus on collaborative, multidisciplinary research related to 1) Food and water-related diseases, 2) Diet quality and diversity, 3) Biodiversity loss, 4) Mental stress, 5) climate and air pollution, 6) One Health, 7) Immune-mediated diseases (asthma, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and cancers)/immune-mediated none communicable diseases (IMNCDs) (Hypertension, allergies, diabetes, and dementia.
The forum will gather internal and international public health researchers, epidemiologists, social scientists, health economists, practitioners, and other experts in the field of environmental health and health research development who share a passion for exchanging ideas and analysis in the various fields of research concerning the impact of climate change. We believe that this forum could significantly contribute to the elimination of some communicable diseases that emerge in the region as well as in Lao PDR by 2030.
The 14th NHRF will establish effective links between the policy/political level, public health institutions, relevant sectors outside health, health aid agencies, and civil society organizations.
The Annual Adolescent Research Day (ARD) was established in 2016 under the Noi 2030 framework as a joint initiative by Lao TPHI and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Lao PDR. The ARD is held before the annual national health research forum, as a one-day conference with a specific theme related to adolescents. It provides a platform for researchers, policy-makers, and development partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region to unite, share existing research, and collaborate on generating new evidence. The overall goal is to fill the gap and build the knowledge and evidence on adolescents 10-19 years old for promoting evidence-based policies and comprehensive interventions that are vital to achieving the well-being of all adolescents in the region.
Each year the Annual Adolescent Research Day (ARD) focuses on different topics since 2016 such as focusing on SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) with the theme <Transition to adulthood: the importance of Adolescent Reproductive Health>. In 2017 it focused on SDG 2 (End hunger) with the theme <Nutrition and Reproductive Health from a Life-Cycle Perspective-Closing the Adolescent Data Gap to Achieve Sustainable Development>. This year’s ARD will focus on SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) and SDG 5 (Gender equality) with the theme <Gender inequality and Sexual and reproductive health right>.
Date: The pre-conference 9th Annual Adolescent Research Day (23rd October 2024) and the 14th National Health Research Forum (24th -25th October 2024) will be dedicated to oral and poster presentations, keynote speakers, Policy dialogues, and key stakeholder panel discussions.
Venue: At Crown Plaza Hotel Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.
Open for abstract submission: 20 July, 2024
For NHRH => via Email: nhrf.laotphi@gmail.com or Link: https://form.jotform.com/242142195927459
For ARD => via Email: laotphi.ard8@gmail.com or Link: https://form.jotform.com/242069033491454
Deadline for Abstracts Extended Till: 1st October, 2024
Speakers and presenters will be informed by 10th October, 2024
Guidelines and Formatting of an abstract:
- Abstracts must be submitted in English and in Word file;
- Abstract title – limited to 20 words (Font 14 and bold);
- Abstract text – limited to 250 words, including acknowledgements;
(Please Note: word count is affected when graphs/tables/images are included) - Use only standard abbreviations. Place special or unusual abbreviations in parentheses after the full word appear the first time;
- No references, tables or graphics are included in the abstract;
- When using abbreviations within the body of the abstract, please spell out the full sentence at first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis;
- It is the responsibility of the author to ensuring that abstract text does not contain any typos or grammatical errors. The organizer will not be responsible for any errors published;
- No changes can be made after the abstract deadline has passed
Suggested Format of an abstract:
- Abstract title
- Presenting the list of author and co-authors
- Presenting the author and co-authors’ affiliated institution
- Presenting the authors’ contact detailed information
- Abstracts should clearly state:
- Background and aims
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- Finally, be sure to acknowledge any support you received that enabled the completion of your project (e.g., include the logos your academic and financial sponsors).
Note: Bried biodata with photos of author/co-author who will feature an oral or poster
presentation is needed to submit (in Word file) at the same time with an abstract submission
For more information please contact:
Dr. Khampheng Phongluxa
Email: Khampheng.phongluxa@gmail.com; Tel: +856-20-55 949 082
Dr. Somphou Sayasone
Email: somphou.sayasone@yahoo.com; Tel: +856-20-55 679 603