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NPHC 2.0

National Public Health Scientific Convergence 2.0 (NPHC 2.0)

Securing Tomorrow: Strengthening Public Health through Science, Innovation, and Sustainable Interventions in The Gambia

📅 October 7, 2026 📍 Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre (SDKJ-ICC), Senegambia, The Gambia
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National Public Health Convergence 2.0

Securing Tomorrow: Strengthening Public Health Through Science, Innovation, and Sustainable Interventions in The Gambia

Organized by the Association of Public and Environmental Health Officers of The Gambia (APEHOG) in scientific partnership with the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF and Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at LSHTM (MRC The Gambia). It aims to convenes 300+ delegates at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre (SDKJ-ICC) to bridge research and national health policy across six pivotal sub-themes.

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1. Climate Change & Environmental Health

Building climate-resilient health systems, environmental surveillance, and proactive emergency responses to flooding and extreme heat shocks in The Gambia.

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2. One Health & Antimicrobial Resistance

Cross-sectoral surveillance integrating human, veterinary, and environmental health data to combat emerging AMR threats and zoonotic diseases.

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3. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

Eliminating rural/urban water quality disparities, infection prevention in healthcare facilities, and sustainable community sanitation infrastructure.

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4. Data-Driven Health Governance

Accelerating digital health records, pathogen genomics, GIS mapping, and transitioning from passive reporting to strategic data utilization.

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5. Non-Communicable Diseases & Nutrition

Targeting the surging burden of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and the double burden of malnutrition through preventive clinical and community protocols.

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6. Maternal & Child Health

Accelerating evidence-based interventions to reduce maternal mortality (289–450/100k) and under-5 mortality, and strengthening routine immunization.

🏛️ Official Publication 📄 68 Pages • PDF 🔬 6 Thematic Tracks 👥 Oral & Poster Abstracts

NPHC 2.0 Book of Abstracts & Programme Guide

The authoritative scientific compendium for the National Public Health Scientific Convergence 2.0 (SDKJ-ICC, The Gambia). Includes presidential and partner welcome addresses, complete 2-day session running order, peer-reviewed oral and poster abstracts across all 6 thematic tracks, and the comprehensive presenter index.

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Programme at a Glance
Full Day 1 & Day 2 timeline, keynotes, plenaries & Gala.
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Oral & Poster Abstracts
Complete studies: Climate, AMR, WASH, Data & MCH.
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Presenter Directory
Author index, affiliated institutions, and session leads.
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Final Edition
7 Oct 2026
68 Pages • 2.86 MB
Official 2-Day Program

Convergence Agenda & Scientific Tracks

All sessions held at SDKJ-ICC • Times in GMT (The Gambia Time)
08:00 - 09:00 Registration
📍 SDKJ-ICC Grand Foyer

Delegate Registration & Badge Pickup

🎙️ Registration Committee

Arrival at venue, badge printing at self-service kiosks, welcome coffee and networking.

09:00 - 10:15 Keynote
📍 Main Plenary Hall

Official Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address

🎙️ Hon. Minister of Health & APEHOG Leadership

Welcome address by APEHOG President, opening remarks by distinguished delegates, and keynote address by the Hon. Minister of Health, The Gambia.

10:15 - 11:15 Keynote
📍 Main Plenary Hall

Keynote Address: Strengthening Public Health through Science & Innovation

🎙️ Director, MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM

Leadership in research excellence, evidence generation, and translational epidemiology in West Africa.

11:15 - 11:45 Break
📍 Exhibition Gallery

Exhibition Opening, Poster Gallery & Networking Coffee Break

🎙️ All Delegates & Exhibitors

Opening of the scientific poster exhibition, health tech demonstrations, and peer networking.

11:45 - 13:00 Panel
📍 Main Plenary Hall

Plenary Panel: Data-Driven Health Governance

🎙️ Panelists: MRC Gambia, MoH Digital Health Lead, WHO Data Team

Leveraging digital health tools, AI, geospatial analytics, and real-time surveillance to shift from data collection to strategic data utilization.

13:00 - 14:15 Break
📍 Dining Pavilion

Networking Lunch & Working Groups

🎙️ All Delegates

Buffet lunch and peer networking in the conference dining pavilion.

14:15 - 15:45 Workshop
📍 Conference Rooms 1 & 2

Parallel Scientific Sessions: Climate & WASH

🎙️ Session Chairs & Abstract Presenters

Session A: Climate Change & Environmental Health – Building climate-resilient systems | Session B: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) – Bridging rural/urban inequities.

15:45 - 17:00 Session
📍 Main Plenary Hall

Dedicated Late-Breaking Abstracts Track

🎙️ Scientific Review Committee

Oral presentations of cutting-edge research by MRC Unit The Gambia and national public health researchers.

🔒 Online Delegate Registration Closed

Welcome Registered Delegates!

Online delegate registration for NPHC 2.0 is officially closed as maximum venue capacity has been reached. Registered delegates may access their badges and proceed to the Delegate Chat Room.

💬 Enter Delegate Chat Room Now → 🎟️ Look Up Badge & Ticket Code
Delegate Networking & Session Q&A

How to Access & Use the Chat Room

Follow these 3 easy steps to connect with colleagues, participate in scientific Q&A, and get real-time secretariat updates.

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Sign In With Your Registered Details

Open the chat room at apheog.com/chat and log in using any ONE of the credentials you used during registration:

🎟️ Registration Ticket Code
e.g. NPHC-XXXXX
✉️ Email Address
Your registered email
📱 WhatsApp / Phone
Your registered phone number
💡 1-Click Auto-Login: If you view your digital badge pass on your phone, click "Join Chat Room" to be authenticated instantly without typing any password!
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Participate Across 3 Dedicated Channels

The chat room is organized into 3 focused channels to keep discussions organized:

💬 # general-networking

Connect and network with over 300 delegates, environmental health officers, researchers from MRC Unit The Gambia, Ministry of Health officials, and development partners (WHO & UNICEF). Introduce yourself, discuss scientific topics, and build partnerships.

🎙️ # session-qa

Participate actively during presentations! Post your questions directly to session chairs, moderators, and keynote speakers. Mention the speaker's name or session title to help moderators call on your question during Q&A.

📢 # announcements

Stay up to the minute on live announcements from the Conference Secretariat, including plenary room alerts, coffee/lunch breaks, exhibition demos, and official Gala Dinner arrangements.

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Use on Any Device — No App Needed

The chat room is lightweight and engineered to run smoothly on any mobile browser (Safari, Chrome) or laptop. Simply open the chat link during sessions at SDKJ-ICC or from your hotel.

Need your Ticket Code or Digital Badge? Enter your Email or WhatsApp to look up your code and get instant 1-click chat access.
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Conference Secretariat & Organizing Committee

Association of Public and Environmental Health Officers of The Gambia (APEHOG)
📍 Secretariat: Central Medical Store, Bertil Harding Highway, Kotu, The Gambia
🔬 Scientific Partner: Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at LSHTM (MRC The Gambia)

📧 Official Email:
gaphosg@gmail.com
📞 Secretariat Contacts:
(+220) 872156432 / 877057395 / 833911709

Already Registered?

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