12th National Public Health Conference
Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop 1 – Practical Epidemiological Analysis Using ChatGPT and R
ChatGPT is an advanced AI chatbot that supports epidemiological tasks and analyses. This workshop demonstrates practical data analysis techniques using real-world datasets, focusing on data from the MOH GitHub repository. Participants will gain hands-on experience in R for data cleaning, visualisation, and statistical testing to enhance analytical efficiency.
Workshop 2 – Regional Biosecurity: Threats, Challenges and Way Forward
The ASEAN region, comprising ten member countries which includes Malaysia, faces significant biosecurity threats that can disrupt public health, the environment, and the economy. These threats include emerging infectious diseases, biological warfare, and the spread of invasive species, driven by factors such as globalization, climate change, and urbanization. ASEAN’s unique geographical and socio-political landscape presents challenges in establishing effective biosecurity frameworks, including limited cross-border coordination, varying national capacities, and insufficient regulatory frameworks. Despite these challenges, the region has made strides in addressing biosecurity through regional cooperation initiatives such as the ASEAN Health and Agriculture sectors. Moving forward, ASEAN must strengthen collaboration among member states, enhance data sharing, develop harmonized policies, and invest in capacity-building programs. Prioritizing regional biosecurity will ensure resilience against future biological threats and safeguard the well-being of ASEAN citizens.
Workshop 3 – Creating Health Education Content with iPad/Apple Native apps
Thinking to create health education with 3D experience? Let’s us provide hands-on experience using native Apple apps (free apps) e.g., Keynote and Reality Composer. Creating your own scene with the knowledge learnt will be applied in public health practices.
Workshop 4 – Data + Visual = Impact : A Health Infographic Workshop
Discover how to create health infographics that inform and inspire. Effective health communication starts with impactful infographics. This workshop will guide the participants through best practices in visualizing health data, emphasizing their importance in enhancing clarity and audience engagement.
Workshop 5 – Creating Real Time Dashboards using Google Forms and Google Sheets
Google Forms and Google Sheets are freely accessible tools that are available for use. Furthermore, all MOH staff have their emails powered by Gmail, which comes with these tools made available.
The course will teach the participants to use of these tools in tandem, for a systematic data collection to be carried in a simple manner, from multiple sources in various locations, and be compiled into a dashboard to present the data in real-time
Workshop 6 – DRGs for Public Health Services
Recent discussions surrounding proposed increases in private insurance premiums have prompted the government to consider Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) or Casemix as alternative provider payment methods. During a recent Town Hall meeting organized by the Ministry of Health, the application of DRGs for non-admitted cases in health centers was a key topic of discussion. Primary care centers typically serve as gateways for patients accessing secondary and tertiary care within health financing programs. Designed for public health specialists and professionals, this workshop will provide foundational knowledge on DRGs and Casemix, equipping participants with the skills necessary to manage these systems effectively in the future.
