The 19th APRU Global Health Conference 2026, hosted by the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is scheduled to take place from 7-9 December 2026, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
The APRU is a network of leading research universities in the Pacific Rim region, dedicated to fostering collaboration in education, research, and innovation. This annual APRU Global Health Conference will bring experts from various fields to address pressing global health challenges and explore innovative solutions.
The 2026 Conference will:
- Showcase and exchange innovative research and community-driven practices that build adaptive capacity for health threats, focusing on climate-sensitive diseases, digital health solutions, and resilient health governance
- Foster cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary alliances that are essential for developing proactive and adaptive strategies across the Pacific Rim
- Engage healthcare professionals and decision-makers in the region and beyond
- Support student development through competitions and interactive learning opportunities
Theme
Resilience and Adaptation: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Global Health in a Changing World
Sub-themes
- Primary Care and Health Systems (including policy, financing, aging, non-communicable diseases)
- One Health (including environment, infectious diseases, climate changes)
- Digital Health Transformation
- Health Equity and Ethics (including occupational health)
- Global Collaboration and Governance
- Global Mental and Behavioral Health
Key Dates:
Event Dates: 7-9 December 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026
Acceptance Notification: Mid-August to 15 September 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 October 2026
Abstract Publication
All abstracts for the conference presentations will be published in the Journal of Public Health and Emergency (JPHE).
Details can be found at the conference website: https://cuhk.aprughc2026.hk/index.html; https://www.apru.org/event/the-19th-apru-global-health-conference-2026/