Call for Abstracts, Amhara National Regional State Public Health Institute (APHI) & Forum for Higher Education Institutions in Amhara Region   

The Forum for Higher Education Institutions in Amhara Region, in collaboration with the Amhara Public Health Institute, has completed preparations to hold the 5th International Annual Health Research Conference from December 18 to 19, 2026 in Bahir Dar City.
Therefore, we invite researchers who wish to participate in this international research conference to submit their research works in accordance with the Call for Abstracts criteria.   

• 5th Joint International Annual Research Conference (JIARC 2026)
  Date: December 18–19, 2026
  Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
• Amhara National Regional State Public Health Institute and Forum for Higher Education Institutions in the Amhara Region are pleased to invite researchers and scholars to submit abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations for the 5th Joint International Annual Research Conference.
  
• Conference Theme
  Leaving No One Behind in Crisis: Advancing Health Security, Resilient Health Systems and Well-being through Evidence and Innovation
   
• Sub-Themes
  1. Health Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response
          *Epidemic preparedness, surveillance and outbreak response
          *Malaria and other priority communicable diseases
          *Laboratory preparedness and emergency risk management
  2. Resilient Health Systems, Essential Services and Health Equity
          *Health-system resilience and primary health care
          *Essential services, including maternal and child health
          *Health workforce, governance, financing and equity
  3. One Health, Zoonoses, Environment and Climate
          *Rabies, zoonoses and One Health
          *Antimicrobial resistance and emerging infections
          *Climate change, environmental health, water and sanitation
  4. Food, Nutrition, Traditional Medicine and Community Well-being
          *Food security, nutrition and food safety
          *Traditional medicine and indigenous knowledge
          *Health promotion, mental health and psychosocial well-being
  5. Digital Health, Implementation Science, Innovation and Research Translation
          *Digital health, artificial intelligence and health information systems
          *Implementation research and innovation
          *Knowledge translation and evidence-informed policy and practice
   
• Abstract Guidelines
  Abstract Title: Clear and concise.
  Author(s): Name, affiliation(s), and corresponding author's email and phone number.
  Abstract Contents: Background, objective, methods, results, conclusion and recommendations.
  Abstract Style: MS Word, Times New Roman, font size 11, line spacing of 1.15, and maximum word count of 350.
   
• NB: Authors are strongly advised to follow the guidelines. Failure to adhere to abstract guidelines causes automatic rejection from abstract review.
   
• Important Notes
      - Submission Start and Deadline: October 10–20, 2026.
      - Notification of Selected Abstracts: November 07, 2026.
      - Maximum Abstract Submission per Author: Two.
      - Study Period: Only studies less than 5 years old are accepted.
   
• Submission Link
  https://conference.aphi.gov.et/e/JIARC-2026
   

• Contact Information
  Dr. Adane Nigusie
  Email: adane2009ec@gmail.com
  Phone: +251913673758
  Taye Zeru
  Email: zerutaye@gmail.com
  Phone: +251910181614

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