12th National Public Health Conference
Scientific Programme
Notice to Authors & Presenters
1. We welcome Extended Abstracts on all aspects of public health medicine.
2. All extended abstracts will undergo blind peer review before being accepted and eligible for presentation at the conference.
3. Presenter must be a registered participant of the conference.
4. Deadline for extended abstract submission: 30th April 2025.
5. Decision on extended abstract acceptance date: 15th – 31st May 2025.
6. Submit your extended abstract as MS Word attachment via https://pppkam.org.my/abstract-submission/
7. Complete the field required on the Author Dashboard.
8. Select your category of topic out of the three main groups below:
a. Epidemiology (NCD/CD)
b. Family Health/Health Service Management
c. Occupational Health/Environmental Health/ Social and Behavioral Science/ Others
9. Select your choice of presentation; either oral or e-poster.
10. Accepted extended abstract will be published in Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM) Supplement- SCOPUS indexed journal.
11. Deadline submission of PowerPoint slide (oral presenter): 30th June 2025.
12. Deadline submission of e-poster: 20th June 2025.
13. Click the buttons above for a Sample of Extended Abstract or Abstract Submission Flow.
14. For Any inquiry regarding extended abstract submission, please email [email protected]
Guideline for Extended Abstract
General
1. The abstract must be submitted in MS Word Format (PDF format is not accepted).
2. The abstract must be written in British English language.
3. Font type: Trebuchet MS.
4. The abstract should not exceed 3 pages (including graphs, images and tables).
5. The total word count should be in between 500 to 1000 words.
6. The full term for which an abbreviation or acronym stands should precede its first use unless it is a standard use or unit of measurement.
Abstract Layout
1. Size of the font
- Title : 14.0 point
- Authors list : 12.0 point
- Affiliations : 11.0 point
- Corresponding author’s email : 11.0 point
- The main text of abstract : 12.0 point
2. Single-line spacing and aligned “justified”.
3. Margins for left, right, top and bottom should be 2.54 cm (1 inch).
Format
Extended abstracts should follow the structured format; with the subheadings of
1. Abstract : max 100 words
2. Keywords : 5 keywords
3. Introduction : max 150 words
4. Materials and Methods : max 150 words
5. Results and Discussion : max 300 words
6. Conclusion : max 50 words
7. Acknowledgments : optional
8. References : max 5 references
Figures and Tables
1. Maximum of 3 figures that include any combination graphs, images and tables
2. Graphs and images should be in an acceptable resolution range (at least 300 dpi).
3. Tables should be formulated in MS Word and not in an image format.
4. Figures and tables should be incorporated into the text.
Guideline for Presentation
Guidelines for Oral Presentation
1. Presentation should be a brief discussion of a focused topic.
2. Each presenter will be given 7 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for question and answer.
3. Use appropriate font size for the presentation.
4. Please email the PowerPoint presentation slide once your abstract has been accepted to [email protected] before 30th June 2025.
Guidelines for e-Poster Presentation
1. E-poster should be in portrait orientation (Ratio 9:16), Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
2. The e-Poster should be in English only.
3. The presentation must cover important material that is presented on your accepted extended abstract.
4. Place the title of your paper at the top of the poster. Indicate the paper’s title, authors’ names, poster ID (left upper corner), and logo/photo (right upper corner).
5. Please underline the name of the presenting author.
6. Organize the paper, so it is self-explanatory.
7. Please submit e-poster via your conference dashboard once your abstract has been accepted before 20th June 2025. E-poster should be in JPEG format and not more than 2MB.
Overview
Keynote Address
The conference will open with an inspiring keynote address, “Embracing the New Era: Advancing Public Health through AI and Digitalisation,” highlighting the pivotal role of AI and digital tools in improving health systems and outcomes.
Plenaries
Four engaging plenary sessions will address critical aspects of public health transformation:
– Readiness and Integration of AI in Public Health: Role of WHO for Western Pacific Countries
– Transforming Hospital Care with Enterprise Architecture and AI
– Integrating One Health Strategies for Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Post-Pandemic Era
– Public Health in the Digital Era: Prospects and Obstacles
Symposiums
Nine specialised symposiums will provide a platform for exploring cutting-edge innovations in key areas of public health:
– Communicable Diseases: AI in Action – Tracking and Managing Infectious Diseases with Digital Tools
– Environmental Health: Reimagining Environmental Health in the Digital Age
– Health Promotion: AI for Precision Health Promotion for Better Health Behavior Change
– Non-Communicable Diseases: Harnessing AI and Digitalisation to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases
– Occupational Health: (To Be Announced)
– Biomedical: Harnessing AI and Technology in Biomedicine – Transforming Disease Prevention and Personalised Medicine
– Family Health: Leveraging Digital Innovations for Comprehensive Family Health Support Across the Lifespan
– Health Service Management: Transforming Healthcare Delivery through Digitalisation – Pathways to Equity and Efficiency
– Clinical Epidemiology: (To Be Announced)
Panel Discussions
The conference will also feature two thought-provoking panel discussions:
– AI in Public Health: Bridging Promise and Practice – A Critical Dialogue
– Leadership in Public Health
Free Papers and E-Poster Sessions
Participants are invited to showcase their research and findings through free paper and e-poster sessions. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to share innovative ideas, engage with peers, and receive valuable feedback.
Pre-Conference Workshop
Workshop 1
Practical Epidemiological Analysis Using ChatGPT and R
Workshop 2
Regional Biosecurity: Threats, Challenges and Way Forward
Workshop 3
Creating health education content with Apple native apps
Workshop 4
Data + Visual = Impact: A Health Infographic Workshop
Workshop 5
Creating Real-Time Dashboards using Google Forms and Google Sheets
Secure your spot today! Limited spaces are available for this exclusive Pre-Conference Workshop. Don’t miss out!
