Research Theme

Theme 1: Communicable and non-communicable diseases

Sub-themes

1.

Emerging and Re-emerging Infection Diseases

2.

Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders/Diseases

3.

Mental, Eye, and Oral Health

4.

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTGs)

5.

Accidents and Injuries (Inc. Road Traffic Accidents)

6.

Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases

7.

Cancer, Epidemiology, Prevention and Intervention Strategies

8.

Diagnostic Methods, Development and Evaluation of Tropical Diseases

Theme 2: Nutrition and Health

Sub-themes

1.

Nutrient intake and Nutritional Disorders

2.

Feeding Practices, Development and Social Wellbeing

3.

Nutrition, Child Health and Education

4.

Nutrition and Infection Diseases

5.

Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Theme 3: Health Systems and Policy

Sub-themes

1.

Healthy Policy and Health Care Delivery

2.

Health Inequality and Social Determinants of Health

3.

Health Care Systems and Outcomes Research: Building a better sustainable delivery system through effective and efficient partnerships

4.

Health Care Quality, Equity, and Stakeholders Interaction/Engagement

5.

Health Care Transformation and Appropriate Technology

6.

Health Sector Data: Source, Quality, and Sharing Mechanisms for Improvement in Service Delivery, Education and Research

7.

Traditional Medicine, Public Safety and Integration Policy

8.

Health Ethics and Professionalism

Theme 4: Population,  Environment and Health

Sub-themes

1.

Sexual and Reproductive Health

2.

Maternal, Child and Neonatal Health

3.

Population Dynamics and Gender

4.

Socio-Cultural practices, Religion Beliefs, and Health

5.

Environmental and Occupational Health

6.

Ecology, Climate Change, Toxicology, and Health

7.

Urbanization, Industrialization, Globalization, Migration and Health

8.

Water, Waste Management, Development, and Health

9.

Communication and Health Behavior: Methods and Theoretical Approaches

Theme 5: Health Science Education and Innovation

Sub-themes

1.

Curricula and Quality of Education

2.

Curricula and Health Workforce Productivity and Innovation

3.

Curricula and Knowledge/Technology Transfer

4.

Higher Education in Health Sciences and Ecological Accountability