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11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference – Building a Resilient Public Health System for a Better Future

11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference – Building a Resilient Public Health System for a Better Future

The Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association (PPPKAM) and Kedah State Health Department will organize the 11th National Public Health Conference and our 1st Global Public Health Conference at Resorts World Langkawi in Kedah, Malaysia from 24th to 27th July 2023.

Rows of interesting plenaries, symposiums and panel discussion session which will be delivered by our esteemed local and international speakers, have been laid out.

Health White Paper is aimed to strengthening Malaysian Health System holistically where the services are more equitable with the higher quality, more access at reasonable cost and sustainable. It is planned to move from the ‘sick care’ approach to healthcare and wellness plus balancing the public healthcare, primary healthcare and hospital care. It will be further expected to produce resilient public healthcare system.

Hence, the aim of 11th National Public Health Conference and our 1st Global Public Health Conference is to be the platform for health professionals to communicate and share knowledge, experiences and best practices on many facets of public health issues with the theme

‘Building A Resilient Public Health System for A Better Future’.

As an estimation of 600 pax of public health physicians and health practitioners from the public and private sectors are expected to attend this conference.

JOIN US & SEE YOU SOON!!!

Event Details:

Event Date:
Pre-conference Workshop : 24th July 2023
Conference: 25th  – 27th July 2023

Venue:
Resorts World Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman

Main organizers:
The Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association
Kedah State Health Depaertment 

Ticket Price:

RM200.00 – RM700.00




MODE OF PAYMENT: 

a) DIRECT ONLINE PAYMENT via website 

b) CHEQUE / TELEGRAPHIC PAYMENT

Pay to : PERSATUAN PAKAR PERUBATAN KESIHATAN AWAM MALAYSIA
Bank Name : BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA
Account Number : 14014010088919
Swift Code : BIMBMYKL

Proof of payment must be email to treasury@pppkam.org.my.  The secretariat will confirm your payment status upon receiving your proof of payment.

c) LOCAL ORDER (Malaysian Government eProcurement)

  • This applies to participants who have obtained any sponsorship from the local government, institution or hospital.
  • A copy of the LPO must be email to treasury@pppkam.org.my  a month before the event or email us if there will be delay on LPO creation.
  • The original copy of the LPO must be presented and submitted to the secretariat during the registration.
  • The secretariat will confirm your payment status upon receiving your proof of payment.

CANCELLATION STATEMENT

a) Cancellations will not be refundable.

Transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing to the treasury@pppkam.org.my upon registration to the Conference.

 b) Non-attendance: No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for early bird: 15th May 2023
Deadline for abstract submission: 15th May 2023
Deadline for online registration: 24th July 2023

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEES?

a) The Registration Fees for the Pre-conference workshop (24 July 2023) include:

  • Admission to specific sessions. (Please select your session)
    • Rapid Assessment Team and Rapid Response Team: What to Look For?
    • Health Economics and Financing for Public Health Professionals 
    • Questionnaire: Does It Measure What We Intend To?
    • Qualitative Approach in Public Health Research
    • Analysis of Multilevel Models: A Guide to Public Health Researchers
  • Refreshments during coffee breaks and lunch.

b) The Registration Fees for the Conference (25 - 27 July 2023) include:

  • Admission to all scientific sessions.
  • Attendance at the opening ceremony.
  • Access to the exhibition area.
  • Refreshments during coffee breaks and lunch.

NOTE

  • Every registered participant will receive a confirmation letter via registered email within 24-48 hours after payment had been received.
  • Kindly contact the secretariat via treasury@pppkam.org.my  if you have not received your confirmation letter.

NOTICE TO AUTHORS & PRESENTERS

 

  1. We welcome extended abstract on all aspects of public health medicine.
  2. All extended abstract 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. Kindly registered at https://pppkam.org.my/etc/building-a-resilient-public-health-system-for-a-better-future/
  4. Deadline for extended abstract submission is: 15th June 2023.
  5. Need amendent abstract must be resend within a week after getting amend notification email.
  6. Decision on extended abstract acceptance date: 15th - 30 June 2023.
  7. Submit your extended abstract as MS Word attachment via https://pppkam.org.my/abstract-submission/ .
  8. Complete the field required on the Author Dashboard
  9. Select your category of topic out of three main groups below:
    • Epidemiology (NCD/CD)
    • Family Health/Health Management/Social Science
    • Occupational Health/Environmental Health/Others
  10. Select your choice of presentation; either oral or e-poster.
  11. Accepted extended abstract will be published in Vol. 23 No. Suppl. 1 (2023), Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM) – a SCOPUS indexed journal of Impact Factor 0.6.
  12. Deadline submission of Power Point slide (oral presenter): 9th July 2023.
  13. Deadline submission of PDF A0 poster (e-poster presenter): 9th July 2023.
  14. Kindly refer Appendix 1 for Sample of Extended Abstract and Appendix 2 for Abstract Submission Flow.
  15. Any inquiry regarding extended abstract submission, please email to scientific@pppkam.org.my

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE






Please send your enquiries to: nphc@pppkam.org.my or contact us at 03-89578992

WILL UPDATE SOON

PPPKAM is registered as CPD training provider with Medical Specialist CPD, MyCPD and MMA CPD. This program entitled CPD points as below:-

 MEDICAL SPECIALIST CPD by NSR
Event Name     : Pre-Conference Workshop 11th National Public Health Conference
Event ID             : 22791
CPD Points        : 8 CPD points

Event Name     : 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference
Event ID             : 22718
CPD Points        : 20 CPD points
 
MyCPD by Ministry of Health Malaysia
Event Name         : 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference
Program Name   : Pre-Conference Workshop 1-5
CPD Points            : 8 CPD points (medical registered practitioner)
6 CPD points (other than medical registered practitioner)

Event Name        : 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference
Program Name  : 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference
CPD Points           : 20 CPD points

Malaysian Medical Association
Will update soon

TRAVEL TO THE CONFERENCE VENUE AT RESORTS WORLD LANGKAWI

There are several ways to get to the Resorts World Langkawi:

1) From Jetty Point to Resorts World Langkawi.

a. Route 1 (through Jalan Bukit Malut)
- estimated distance and time to destination: 24 KM (+/- 34 minutes)

b. Route 2 (through Jalan Bayas, Kedawang & Temonyong)
- estimated distance and time to destination: 24.2 KM (+/- 35 minutes)

c. Route 3 (through Jalan Bayas, Padang Matsirat, Belakang Airport & Highway Baru Cenang)
- estimated distance and time to destination: 30.7 KM (+/- 41 minutes)

 

2) From Langkawi International Airport (LTAB Langkawi) to Resorts World Langkawi.

a. Route 1 (through Jalan Belakang Airport, Highway baru Cenang)-
- estimated distance and time to destination: 12.2 KM (+/- 18 minutes)

b. Route 2 (through Jalan Padang Matsirat, Kedawang & Temonyong)
- estimated distance and time to destination: 15 KM (+/- 23 minutes)

Interested to rent a transport?

1) MAY STAR HOLIDAYS (M) SDN. BHD
Co. Reg. 525145-W) KKKP/PLW4259

Address : No. C03, Arrival Hall, Langkawi International Airport,
Mukim Padang Matsirat, 071000 Langkawi, Kedah
Tel : 04-9532999, 9532998
Fax : 04-9532997
Email : maystar_holiday@yahoo.com.my

2) MUHD AMIRUL HARITH
Tel : +6012-5149036

 

ACCOMMODATIONS NEARBY OUR CONFERENCE VENUE

There are many choices of accommodation from budget to 5 stars hotels nearby our conference venue.

Please see the attached listing of some of the options available:

Disclaimer: All transport and accommodation bookings are to be made directly to the respective companies and hotels.
Please liaise and check accordingly as the organiser will not be involved in your transport and room bookings, if any discrepancies arise.
Thank you and hope you will enjoy your stay. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!!