9th International Conference on Medical & Health SciencesCompleted

28 Aug 2025, 00:00 → 30 Aug 2025, 17:00 Asia/Thimphu

Main Conference Hall (Zhichenkhar, Library of Mind, Body & Sound Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies)

The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) is set to host the 9^th International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (the 9^th ICMH 2025) from 28 to 30 August 2025, tentatively at Pemako, Thimphu. This year's theme, "A Holistic Approach to Healthy Ageing Amidst Emerging and Re-emerging Communicable Diseases and Demographic Shifts" underscores the importance of addressing health challenges in the context of an ageing global population in the nick of rising Non-Communicable Diaseases (NCDs), including mental health challenges and demographic shifts.

This year’s Conference Sub-themes include:

1. Advancing Nutrition and Combating Non-Communicable Diseases for a Healthier Future
2. Innovative Approaches to Mental Health, Healthcare Delivery, and Aging: Shaping the Future of Global Health
3. Embracing Telemedicine/Telehealth and Digital Transformation for Advancing Quality Healthcare and Effective Health Communication
4. Navigating the Challenges of Fertility Decline and Demographic Shift: Socio-Economic Impacts and Public Health Strategies

Conferences like the ICMH since its initiation in the year 2016, provide invaluable platforms for intellectual exchange, collaboration, and discovery. They facilitate the sharing of knowledge, foster innovation, and address critical challenges facing our global community. The 9 th ICMH 2025 aims to create a unique opportunity for both local and regional health professionals to stay updated on the latest scientific developments in clinical, medical, and health fields.
Moreover, it offers a common platform for international researchers to present their findings, share knowledge, exchange ideas and best practices, interact, and build networks for future collaborations.

The Scientific Committee (SC) of the ICMH plays a crucial role in ensuring the conference's success by selecting the most pertinent abstracts for both oral and poster presentations, aligning with the identified themes of the ICMH.

Their responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and selecting submitted paper/poster abstracts for conference presentation sessions
• Nominating and confirming invited speakers
• Scheduling presentations and panel discussions
• Identifying session moderators (chair and co-chair)
• Appointing judges and masters of ceremony (MC) for the conference sessions
• Designating rapporteurs
• Finalizing the conference agenda

By fulfilling these roles, the SC ensures high standards of scientific content and contributes significantly to the advancement of the medical and health fields. The ICMH also serves as an important annual event for KGUMSB, aligning with the university's mission to promote excellence in medical education and research.

Conference Flyer

Agenda 9th ICMH 2025_SUPER FINAL Draft Agenda_20-05-1980.pdf

e-Abstract Booklet 9th ICMH 2025_Abstract Booklet_20-08-2025.pdf

Powerpoint & Brief CV Templates 9th ICMH 2025_Brief CV Template.pptx 9th ICMH 2025_Powerpoint Template.pptx

Thursday 28 August

08:00 → 11:00 Inaugural Ceremony

08:00 Registration of Participants

All conference participants to register

08:40 Arrival of Guests

All participants and guest to be seated

08:50 Arrival of Chief Guest - H.E Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk

09:00 Offering of Marchang Ceremony

By Drungtsho Sangay Wangdi [Dean, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, KGUMSB]

09:20 Recitation of of Zhabten for the Long Life of His Majesty, The King

09:35 Welcome address

Dr. Pem Namgyal, President,KGUMSB

09:50 Keynote address

Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Aulakh, WR, WHO Country Office, Thimphu

10:05 Launches

Launch of University Business Strategy, Research Policy & Endowment Fund and Lower Altitude Medicinal Book titled "Materia Medica on Low Altitude Medicinal Plants of Bhutan." by Hon’ble Chief Guest

10:20 Address by Hon ’ble Chief Guest

Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, Health Minister

10:35 Vote of Thanks

Mr. Rixin Jamtsho, Director, MECRIT, KGUMSB

10:45 Photography Session and High Tea

All

11:00 → 11:20 Telemedicine & Telehealth Symposium: Opening Ceremony

11:00 Address by KGUMSB

Dr. Kuenzang Chhezom, Registrar, OOP, KGUMSB, Bhutan

11:05 Address by Chiang Mai University (CMU)

Prof. Pongruk Sribanditmongkol, President, CMU, Thailand

11:10 Address by Kagawa University (KU) - [Video]

Prof. Natsuo Ueda, President, KU, Japan

11:15 Address by JICA Bhutan Office

Mr. Yoichiro Kimata, Chief Representative, JICA Bhutan Office, Thimphu

11:20 → 13:00 Telemedicine & Telehealth Symposium: Keynote Session

11:20 Introduction of JICA’ s Digital Health strategy

Mr. Shotaro Togawa, JICA, Japan

11:40 Telemedicine in Japan - [Virtual Speaker]

Dr. Ikuo Tofukuji, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Japan

12:00 Mapping Cancer Genomes: The Power of Liquid Biopsy

Prof. Dumnoensun Pruksakorn, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

12:20 National eHealth Strategy & Action Plan of Bhutan, ePIS, iCTG etc

Mr. Tashi Penjor, Chief Planning Officer, PPD, MoH

12:00 → 12:20 Global Health: AMR and Infectious Diseases Symposium: Zoonotic vector-borne diseases in northeast India

12:00 Zoonotic vector-borne diseases in northeast India

Prof. Sandra Albert, Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong, India

12:20 → 12:40 Global Health: AMR and Infectious Diseases Symposium: Leptospirosis in Meghalaya - undiscovered risk factors in hill topographies

12:20 Leptospirosis in Meghalaya - undiscovered risk factors in hill topographies

Dr. Benedicta S Kumar, Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong, India

12:40 → 13:00 Global Health: AMR and Infectious Diseases Symposium: Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to availing Targeted Interventions, Testing and Treatment services by Trans Gender population under National AIDS Control Program India in districts along the Indo Nepal border

13:00 → 14:00 Lunch/ Meal Break

14:00 → 15:15 Telemedicine & Telehealth Symposium: Diverse applications of telemedicine/telehealth & policy challenges

14:00 Bridging Distance in Mental Health: Telepsychiatry and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) - [Virtual Speaker]

Prof. Taishiro Kishimoto, Kagawa University, Japan

14:15 Telemedicine Collaboration for Cancer Palliative Care in Kagawa, Japan - [Virtual Speaker]

Dr. Akitsu Murakami, Kagawa University, Japan

14:30 Empowering Precision in Venous Thromboembolism Management: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile-Based Clinical Decision Support System

Associate Prof. Adisak Tantiworawit, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

14:45 Localizing Digital Health in Bhutan: Building Innovation Capacity from within

Dr. Jigme Yoezer, Lead, Digital Health & Innovation Unit, GMC, CRRH, Gelephu

15:00 Reflections from Sri Lanka as a LMIC Country in Developing a Telemedicine Guideline - [Virtual Speaker]

Dr. Gumindu Kulatunga, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

14:00 → 14:20 Global Health: AMR and Infectious Diseases Symposium: Rickettsial infections

14:00 Rickettsial infections

Prof. Paul Newton, Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom

14:20 → 14:50 Global Health: AMR and Infectious Diseases Symposium: Bhutan ’ s IPC and AMS in Action: A Practical Journey

14:50 → 15:30 Global Health: AMR and Infectious Diseases Symposium: StrengtheningBhutan ’ s Infectious Disease Response: Insights from Japan and Collaborative Pathways

14:50 Strengthening Bhutan ’ s Infectious Disease Response: Insights from Japan and Collaborative Pathways

Prof. Hidetoshi Nomoto, Japan Institute for Health Security, Japan

15:30 → 16:00 Nutrition Break (Evening Tea/ Coffee & Snacks Refreshment)