ICPHS Conference Programme 2025
Pre-Conference Workshop Programme (Online)
Date: Friday, 31st of October 2025
Venue: Teams
| Time | Activity | Leads |
| 10:00-12:00 | Grant Writing |
Dr Tamar Abzhandadze Mr Usoro Akpan |
| Public Health Career Development |
Dr Sabha Nisar |
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| 12:00-14:00 | Personal Development |
Dr Marcus Chilaka Dr Vivian Osuchukwu |
Pre-Conference Workshop Programme
Date: Friday, 31st of October 2025
Venue: Warwick Medical School
| Time |
Activity |
Venue |
Lead |
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| 12:00-12:10 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
CPD Lounge, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Dr Philip Anyanwu |
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| 12:10-13:40 |
Parallel workshops 1 |
Public Health Career Development |
Room A1.50, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Dr Saran Shantikumar Ms Kelly Coles |
| Interdisciplinary Research |
Room A0.30, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Prof Olalekan Uthman |
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| UK Public Health Register: Pathways to Public Health Professional Registration |
Room BSR1, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Ms Jessica Lichtenstein (Chief Executive) |
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| 13:50-15:20 |
Parallel workshops 2 |
Grant Writing |
Room A1.50, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Prof Frances Griffiths Mr Usoro Akpan |
| Academic Writing |
Room A0.30, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Dr Deborah Biggerstaff Ms Sandra Nwokoroku |
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| Publishing Strategically: Journals |
Room BSR1, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Ms Yvonne Budden Mr Josh Caldicott Ms Samanthan Johnson |
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| 15:30-17:00 |
Parallel workshops 3 |
Presentation Skills |
Room A1.50, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Prof Debbi Marais Dr Abimbola Ayorinde |
| Publishing in Peer-reviewed Academic Journals |
Room A0.30, WMS Building, Gibbet Hill |
Dr Saran Shantikumar |
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Main Conference Programme
Date: Saturday, 1st of November 2025
Venue: The Oculus
| Time |
Activity |
Venue |
Note/Lead |
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| 08:30-09:00 |
Registration and Welcome Coffee |
Atrium |
Dr Philip Anyanwu |
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| 09:00-09:15 |
Introduction to the ICPHS Conference |
Dr Philip Anyanwu |
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| 09:15-09:30 |
Opening remarks |
Prof Debbi Marais |
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| 09:30-10:05 |
Keynote speech 1: Title: From Crisis to Transformation: Embedding Equity in Public Health Preparedness and Recovery 20-minute talk with 10-15 mins of Q&A. |
Prof Tracy Daszkiewicz Faculty of Public Health |
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| 10:10-10:50 |
Keynote speech 2: ECR Panel Title: Navigating Next Steps: Early-Career Paths in Public Health |
Kelly Coles (Moderator) Anika Tahsin Ahmed Adam Seidu Beauty Igein Daniel Mutanda Priscilla Akosile Usoro Akpan |
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| 10:50-11:00 |
Coffee break |
Atrium |
Dr Philip Anyanwu |
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| 11:00-12:30 |
AM parallel sessions |
Mental Health Across Populations and Life Stages |
Dr Saran Shantikumar |
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| Environmental Health and Equity in Global Contexts |
Charlotte Jackson | |||
| Innovations and Insights in Disease Prevention and Control |
Dr Vivian Osuchukwu |
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| 12:30-13:15 |
Lunch and opportunity to view posters |
Atrium |
Lunch and poster setup at the Atrium |
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| 13:15-13:50 |
Keynote speech 2: Title:Health Security in a Changing World: Building Resilient and Inclusive Public Health Systems 20-minute talk with 10-15 mins of Q&A. |
Prof Susan Hopkins UKHSA |
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| 13:50-14:00 |
Group Photograph |
Dr Philip Anyanwu |
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| 14:00-15:30 |
PM parallel session |
Supporting Child Health and Development |
Dr Bronwyn Harris |
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| Health Systems, Workforce, and Professional Challenges |
Prof Debbi Marais |
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| Community and Reproductive Health |
Mr Usoro Akpan |
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| 15:30-16:00 |
Dr Philip Anyanwu |
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Parallel sessions
| Morning (AM) session 11:00-12:30 |
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| Topics |
Mental Health Across Populations and Life Stages |
Environmental Health and Equity in Global Contexts |
Innovations and Insights in Disease Prevention and Management |
| Titles |
Abstract No: 3 Title: Impact Of Loneliness on Health and Well-Being of International Students in Wales, United Kingdom Lasith Dissanayake Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, United Kingdom |
Abstract No: 32 Title: Impacts of Climate Change on Marginalised Populations in High-Income Countries Chinechelum Ezukosi |
Abstract No:4 Title: Predicting Childhood Anaemia in Nigeria: A Machine Learning Approach to Uncover Key Risk Factors Ibrahim Khalil Ja’afar Warwick Applied Health, Warwick Centre for Global Health, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick |
| Abstract No: 19 Title: The State of Antenatal Depression among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: An Umbrella Review Mesfin Abebe Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla Ethiopia. |
Abstract No: 35 Title: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Policies Related to Health and Healthcare Sector In Africa: A Systematic Scoping Review Dr. Uyai-Abasi Ukut Aston University |
Abstract No: 25 Morohunranti Sekinat Sanusi Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract No: 20 Ruth Temitope Abioye School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Dundee, United Kingdom Public Health, University of Dundee |
Abstract No: 33 Ruth Osasere Obaro Aston University |
Abstract No: 70 Title: The Regulatory Landscape for Food Safety and Traceability in the UK: An Extended Literature Review Reem AlGhanem Swansea University |
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| Abstract No: 43 Title: Games Club: An Interactive and Sustainable Pathway to Enhance Student Mental Wellbeing Chinenye Egenuka |
Abstract No: 61 Title: Equitable and Sustainable Public Health Interventions for Preventing Smokeless Tobacco Use and Oral Cancer in South Asia: A Systematic Review Rajkumar Chauhan |
Abstract No: 48 Title: Assessing The Role of Community Pharmacies in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Early Detection Makinde Adedayo |
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| Abstract No: 53 Title: Priorities For Suicide Prevention Interventions During Public Health Emergencies: Views of Suicide Prevention Leads in England. Sandra Chidimma Nwokoroku School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, UK |
Abstract No: 63 Elohor Alele |
Abstract No: 44 Title: Health Care Provider Perspective of Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) In Pakistan: A Comparative Study Between Two Cities Bakht Muhammad, Dr. Nauman Ali Ch Department of Public Health |
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| Afternoon (PM) session 15:00-16:15 |
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| Topics |
Supporting Child Health and Development |
Health Systems, Workforce, and Professional Challenges |
Community and Reproductive Health |
| Titles |
Abstract No: 23 Title: Gamification and Serious Gaming for Early Screening of Learning Disorders in Children: Insights from the “Dino” Platform Piloted Across UK Schools Muhammad Farooq Shaikh School of Engineering, University of Warwick |
Abstract No: 1 Shorouk Shaheen University of Glasgow, UK |
Abstract No: 11 Title: Fecundity, Birth-Interval And Family Planning Utilization Among Women of Childbearing Age in Asa Local Government Of Kwara State, Nigeria Abdulmajeed Agboola |
| Abstract No: 31 Title: School Nurses' Experiences and Confidence When Discussing Childhood Obesity With Parents: A Systematic Literature Review Tessa Williams |
Abstract No: 22 Reham Ahmad Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom |
Abstract No: 56 Title: Assessing Effectiveness of Family Planning Program in Thatta and Sujawal Districts: A Quantitative Study Ahmed Bux Dayo |
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| Abstract No: 40 Title: A Systematic Review of National Oral Health Programs Targeting Adolescents (10 To 18 Years) in the Balkan Region: Interventions, Challenges, and Trends Klarisa Rexhvelaj Global Public Health, University of Greenwich |
Abstract No: 37 Laura ILIAN (BARNA) Department of Public Health, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
Abstract No: 26 Uchechukwu Raphael Uzoegbu |
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Abstract No: 64 Title: Children’s Views On Weight Measurement and Talking About Weight Charlotte Jackson Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick |
Abstract No: 46 Author(s): Wanzi Su School of Engineering, University of Warwick |
Abstract No: 6 Title: Rural Farmer's Understanding and Utilization of Orthodox and Alternative Approaches to Arthritis Mitigation in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State Abdulmajeed Opeyemi Agboola |
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| Abstract No: 38 Title: The Association Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cancer: A Systematic Review Carla Jammal Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick |
Abstract No: 34 Author(s): Adetoun Adeleke Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Abstract No: 52 Title: Barriers and Challenges of Individuals with Thalassemia Major in Turbat, Pakistan: An Exploratory Qualitative Study Rawshan Jabeen Children's Hospital Karachi |
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