The 8th Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Public Health Conference (UPHEC)

Introduction

The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected multiple sectors, including tourism. The pandemic has affected the tourism industry, leading to a decline in international and domestic visitors. Additionally, there has been a significant reduction in employment opportunities within the tourism sector, negatively influencing the socio-economic conditions of the community. The government’s implementation of the free vaccination policy and strict adherence to health norms has significantly contributed to the recovery and long-term viability of the tourism sector. An innovative approach to tourism that integrates secure travel with a focus on health is a viable strategy to stimulate the recovery of the Indonesian economy. A thriving tourism industry presents an advantageous chance to enhance the tourism sector’s competitiveness as a destination. It has the potential to generate sustainable economic growth. 

The conference carries a theme “Enhancing Community Resilience Through Healthy Tourism: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient and Sustainable Communities”. The conference will feature a specific focus on promoting sustainable tourism, particularly in relation to health. This will encompass several aspects, including community engagement, food safety, collaboration between different sectors, and implementing relevant regulations. We cordially invite academics, students, researchers, and policymakers to present their most recent research in public health surveillance and health policy. This encompasses various areas such as environmental health, occupational health, reproductive health, epidemiology, health promotion, and health administration. We seek to facilitate the exchange of experiences from diverse nations to enhance the resilience of health and tourism systems, promoting sustainable development.

Objectives

The primary purpose of the 8th UPHEC 2024 is to highlight the lessons learned and preparedness to develop sustainable, healthy tourism among the stakeholders involved and the entire population. It also strives to raise awareness and improve research with networking and collaboration among participants.

Conference Topics

In this conference we would like to invite you as academicians, students, researchers, or policy makers to present your current studies in the field of public health surveillance and health policy (encompasses environmental health, occupational health, reproductive health, epidemiology, health promotion, and healthcare administration). We seek to facilitate the exchange of experiences from diverse nations to enhance the resilience of health and tourism systems, promoting sustainable development.

The conference will cover public health topics, such as:

  • Eco-Friendly Infrastructure and Facilities.
  • Nature-Based Health Experiences.
  • Biodiversity Conservation and Health.
  • Climate Change Resilience in Health Tourism.
  • Community Health and Empowerment.
  • Holistic Wellness Practices.
  • Ethical and Responsible Tourism.
  • Health Equity and Accessibility.
  • Health Promotion and Education.
  • Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Health Tourism.

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Participation Targets

The 8th UPHEC 2024 will invite researchers, academicians, public health-related students, public health professionals, health care specialists, health care workers, scientists, policymakers, social workers, NGOs, health communities, practitioners, and others

Publication and Award Opportunity

All participants have the opportunity to publish scientific papers through international proceedings and journals partner.
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In particular, the best participants for the following categories:

  • Best Paper Award
  • Best Presentation Award

Entitled to receive e-certificates of appreciation and also publications in reputable journals. For the best paper will be published IJPHS with free of charged, and also three best paper for runner up category will be published ESHR, JCP, Disease Prevention and Public Health Journal and also ISSN proceeding.


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Keynote Speaker:

Dr. H. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, B.B.A., M.B.A (The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia)


Speakers

  • Dr. Asep Rustiawan, M.S, Faculty of Public Health, UAD. An academician who has concerns about health tourism study (Topic: Collaborative partnerships for healthy and sustainable tourism: lessons learned from improving culinary food safety in Bantul beach tourism)
  • Gaurav Chawla, PhD (Academic Course Leader - Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  • Gloucestershire Business School, University of Gloucestershire, UK (Topic: Innovative approaches in food waste management in hospitality and food services towards sustainable healthy tourism)
  • Taipei Medical University (TMU) (Topic: Strengthening Tobacco Control in Tourism Industry)
  • La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Topic: The Impact of Infectious Diseases on Tourism)
  • University of South Africa (Topic: Community and government collaboration on tackling outbreak in the tourism sector)