CALL FOR PAPERS

2nd National Health Research Conference 2026

Bule Hora University (BHU) – Institute of Health

Conference Theme: Building a Resilient and Holistic Health System in Marginalized Communities

Bule 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.

Scholars, 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.

Conference Themes

Theme 1: Public Health Strategies, Health Security and Disease Prevention

• Communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology
• Neglected tropical diseases
• Cross-border health security
• Epidemic preparedness and outbreak responses
• Occupational injury and trauma prevention
• Laboratory preparedness

Theme 2: One Health, Environmental Health and Climate Resilience

• Zoonotic disease spillover at the animal–human–environment interface
• Antimicrobial resistance stewardship
• Food safety and security
• Water, sanitation, hygiene, and public health protection
• Human and ecological health impacts of natural mining-extraction communities
• Occupational health and safety standards in mining industries
• Climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration in marginalized communities

Theme 3: Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Health

• Medicinal plant and animal research
• Evidence-based biomedical and pharmacological validation of ethnomedicine
• Indigenous knowledge for preventing gender-based violence
• Indigenous knowledge for food preservation
• Indigenous healthcare traditions and their connection with modern healthcare practices

Theme 4: Agri-Food Systems and Nutrition

• Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and production of nutrient-dense food
• Innovative food technology, sustainable diets, and climate-smart food production
• Nutritional literacy, knowledge, and healthy diets
• Nutrient profile models and food labeling

Theme 5: Health System, Health Equity and Digital Health

• Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health
• Sustainable healthcare financing and risk-pooling models
• Biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical technologies
• Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Electronic health (eHealth) for predictive diagnostics and clinical support
• Mental health epidemiology
• Community-based psychosocial support

Theme 6: Evidence-Based Public Health, Implementation Science, and Policy Governance

• Novel diagnostics and treatment protocols in low-resource settings
• Global burden of diseases, with a focus on Eastern Africa
• Predictive mathematical modelling and translating research into actionable health policies
• Multisectoral governance and cross-sectoral partnerships in health

Submission Guidelines

Authors are required to follow these submission guidelines:

1. Submissions must include the paper title, author(s)’ name(s), academic or professional title, institutional affiliation(s), email address, and phone number.
2. Authors must clearly indicate the relevant conference theme and sub-theme.
3. The abstract must contain 250–300 words and include 5–7 keywords.
4. Full-length papers must be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font.
5. Submitted papers must be original and must not have been previously published or presented elsewhere.
6. Full-length papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word format only.
7. Authors must complete all submission requirements.
8. Only authors of selected full-length papers will be notified.
9. Selected full-length papers may be considered for publication in journals affiliated with Bule Hora University.

Important Dates

• Full-length paper submission deadline: November 20, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: November 30, 2026
• Conference dates: December 11–12, 2026

Submission and Contact Information

For submission-related inquiries, please contact:

Email: naconference2026@gmail.com

Contact persons:

• Miessa Gelchu: +251 94 030 1626
• Anteneh Fikrie: +251 92 246 5129
• Abinet Bekele (PhD): +251 911 999586

We 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.

Join us in advancing health research, innovation, indigenous knowledge, and evidence-based solutions for healthier communities.

Bule Hora University
Where Indigenous Wisdom Meets Innovations!