13/07/2025
*First Scientific conference of the University of Port Harcourt School of Public Health*
*Call for Abstracts*
Notice is thereby given for the submission of abstracts to be presented at the first annual scientific conference and alumni meeting of the University of Port Harcourt School of Public Health scheduled to hold virtually from
*Monday 15th to Tuesday 30th September, 2025*
The abstracts should be based on, but not limited to the themes and subthemes of the Conference, and past and current students of the University of Port Harcourt School of Public Health are especially invited to submit abstracts for the conference.
*Theme* : Translational research for improved service delivery and national development
*IMPORTANT DATES*
*Abstract Opens* – Sunday, 13th July 2025
*Abstract Closes* – Sunday, 31st August 2025
*Acceptance Notification* – Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
*Full Presentation Submission Deadline* – Monday, 8th September 2025
Abstracts are classed into tracks that address specific sub-theme of the conference and will be presented on days that are earmarked for the sub-theme. Authors are therefore expected to clearly indicate the track their abstract is made for. Abstracts should be emailed to: [email protected]
Track 1: Academic Public Health
Track 2: Professional Public Health
Track 3: Epidemiology
Track 4: Health Systems Management
Track 5: Environmental Health
Track 6: Health Information Management
Track 7: Community Health
Track 8: Public Health Nutrition
Track 9: Health Promotion and Communication
Track 10: Population and Reproductive Health
Track 11: Occupation Health
Abstract format
Abstracts for oral presentations must not exceed 300 words including authors’ details, titles, affiliations, contact details (phone, e-mail) of corresponding author and keywords. Authors may submit multiple abstracts. All the submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and successful applicants will be informed before the conference.
The abstract must be structured as follows:
*Title* : This should be specific, relevant, clearly aligned to the aim of the study, and should not exceed 22 words.
*Author(s) details* : Name(s), affiliations (department, institution, country) contact phone and e-mail of corresponding author. The names of the presenting Author should be underlined.
*Background* : This should include brief panoramic overview of the subject of research, summary of available knowledge and the gaps that will be filled. The justification(s), hypothesis and objectives should be clearly stated.
*Methods* : This should be concise but sufficiently detailed for reproducibility. Briefly describe the study design, procedures for data collection and analysis. Ethical considerations should be highlighted.
*Results* : Summarise the main findings including statistical results.
*Conclusion* : This should be based on the findings, highlighting key takeaways, contributions to the field, and implications for policy, practice and future research.
*Key words* : 5 -7 relevant key words.
Abstract should be written in English Language, Times New Romans with font size of 12, and single line spacing. The main body of the abstract should be aligned on both sides.
RSVP:
Chairman, Scientific Sub-Committee (09032441579)
