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SUMMARY:CALL FOR PAPERS 2nd National Health Research Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR PAPERS\n2nd National Health Research Conference 2026\nBule Hora University (BHU) – Institute of Health\nConference Theme: Building a Resilient and Holistic Health System in Marginalized Communities\nBule Hora University (BHU), Institute of Health, is pleased to announce a call for papers for the 2nd National Health Research Conference, to be held on December 11–12, 2026, in Bule Hora, Ethiopia.\nScholars, researchers, health professionals, academicians, and concerned stakeholders are invited to submit original research papers for oral and/or poster presentations addressing the conference themes outlined below.\nConference Themes\nTheme 1: Public Health Strategies, Health Security and Disease Prevention\n\nCommunicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology\nNeglected tropical diseases\nCross-border health security\nEpidemic preparedness and outbreak responses\nOccupational injury and trauma prevention\nLaboratory preparedness\n\nTheme 2: One Health, Environmental Health and Climate Resilience\n\nZoonotic disease spillover at the animal–human–environment interface\nAntimicrobial resistance stewardship\nFood safety and security\nWater, sanitation, hygiene, and public health protection\nHuman and ecological health impacts of natural mining-extraction communities\nOccupational health and safety standards in mining industries\nClimate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration in marginalized communities\n\nTheme 3: Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Health\n\nMedicinal plant and animal research\nEvidence-based biomedical and pharmacological validation of ethnomedicine\nIndigenous knowledge for preventing gender-based violence\nIndigenous knowledge for food preservation\nIndigenous healthcare traditions and their connection with modern healthcare practices\n\nTheme 4: Agri-Food Systems and Nutrition\n\nNutrition-sensitive agriculture and production of nutrient-dense food\nInnovative food technology, sustainable diets, and climate-smart food production\nNutritional literacy, knowledge, and healthy diets\nNutrient profile models and food labeling\n\nTheme 5: Health System, Health Equity and Digital Health\n\nReproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health\nSustainable healthcare financing and risk-pooling models\nBiomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical technologies\nApplications of artificial intelligence and machine learning\nElectronic health (eHealth) for predictive diagnostics and clinical support\nMental health epidemiology\nCommunity-based psychosocial support\n\nTheme 6: Evidence-Based Public Health, Implementation Science, and Policy Governance\n\nNovel diagnostics and treatment protocols in low-resource settings\nGlobal burden of diseases, with a focus on Eastern Africa\nPredictive mathematical modelling and translating research into actionable health policies\nMultisectoral governance and cross-sectoral partnerships in health\n\nSubmission Guidelines\nAuthors are required to follow these submission guidelines:\n\nSubmissions must include the paper title, author(s)’ name(s), academic or professional title, institutional affiliation(s), email address, and phone number.\nAuthors must clearly indicate the relevant conference theme and sub-theme.\nThe abstract must contain 250–300 words and include 5–7 keywords.\nFull-length papers must be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font.\nSubmitted papers must be original and must not have been previously published or presented elsewhere.\nFull-length papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word format only.\nAuthors must complete all submission requirements.\nOnly authors of selected full-length papers will be notified.\nSelected full-length papers may be considered for publication in journals affiliated with Bule Hora University.\n\nImportant Dates\n\nFull-length paper submission deadline: November 20, 2026\nNotification of acceptance: November 30, 2026\nConference dates: December 11–12, 2026\n\nSubmission and Contact Information\nFor submission-related inquiries, please contact:\nEmail: naconference2026@gmail.com ( mailto:naconference2026@gmail.com )\nContact persons:\n\nMiessa Gelchu: +251 94 030 1626\nAnteneh Fikrie: +251 92 246 5129\nAbinet Bekele (PhD): +251 911 999586\n\nWe invite researchers, scholars, health professionals, and relevant stakeholders to contribute their research and insights toward building a resilient and holistic health system for marginalized communities.\nJoin us in advancing health research, innovation, indigenous knowledge, and evidence-based solutions for healthier communities.\nBule Hora University\nWhere Indigenous Wisdom Meets Innovations!\n
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