9th International Conference on Medical & Health SciencesUpcoming

28 Aug 2025, 08:00 → 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

Day 1 (Morning): Inaugural Ceremony: [Inaugural Session]

Inaugural Ceremony begins

1 Registration of Participants

All conference participants to register

2 Arrival of Guests

All participants and guest to be seated

3 Arrival of Chief Guest

Hon'ble Chief Guest Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, Health Minister

4 Marchang Ceremony

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

5 Chanting of University Song

All to rise for singing KGUMSB (University) song

6 Welcome Address

By: Dr. Kuenzang Chhezom [Offtg. President, Office of the President, KGUMSB]

7 Keynote Address

By: TBD

8 Address1

By: TBD

9 Address2

By: TBD

10 Address3

By: TBD

11 Release of 9th ICMH 2025 Abstract Booklet

By: Hon'ble Chief Guest

12 Inaugural Address

By: Hon'ble Chief Guest

13 Vote of Thanks

By: Mr. Rixin Jamtsho [Director, Medical Education Centre for Research Innovation & Training, KGUMSB]

11:00 Photography Session, followed by High Tea & Snacks!

Group photo and High teak & Snacks sessions.

Day 1 (Afternoon): Symposium on Infectious Disease Response (IDR): [Parallel Session 1.0]

IDR Symposium

14 Keynote address Telemedicine

Keynote 1

15 Presenter 1

Presenter 1

16 Presenter 2

Presenter 2

Day 1 (Afternoon): Symposium on Telemedicine & Telehealth: [Parallel Session 2.1]

day1 afternoon telemedicine & telehealth sessions

17 Keynote address by TBD

tele symposium keynote address

18 Address by TBD

tele address 1

19 Presenter 1

presenter1

20 Presenter 2

presenter2

21 Presenter 3

presenter3

22 Presenter 4

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23 Presenter 5

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Day 1 (Afternoon): Infections and Global Health Symposium: [Parallel Session 2.2]

Infections & Global health

Conveners: Dr Sithar Dorjee (One Health Expert and Epidemiologist), Dr Sonam Zangmo (Infectious Diseases Specialist, JDWNRH)

24 Keynote Address

By: Ms. Sujata Saunik [Former IAS Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra; ssaunik@gmail.com]

25 Rickettsial infections

Speaker: Professor Paul Newton [Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; paul.newton@ndm.ox.ac.uk]

26 Zoonotic vector-borne diseases in northeast India

Speaker: Professor Sandra Albert [Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong, India; sandra.albert@iiphs.ac.in]

27 Leptospirosis in Meghalaya - undiscovered risk factors in hill topographies

Speaker: Dr Benedicta S Kumar [Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong, India; benedictasthuti.kumar@iiphs.ac.in]

28 Challenges in diagnosing and treating Meloidosis in South Asia

Speaker: Dr Chiranjay [Kasturba Medical College, India; chiranjay.m@manipal.edu]

15:05 Tea Break

Nutrition break [Evening Tea/Coffee & Snacks Refreshment]

29 MISSION Melioidosis in India

Speaker: Dr Harpreet Karur [Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India; harpreetkauricmr@gmail.com]

30 Emergence of Melioidosis in Sri Lanka

Speaker: Professor Enoka Core [Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, India; enokacorea@gmail.com]

Friday 29 August

Day 2: Scientific Session: [Sub-Theme 1: Advancing Nutrition and Combating Non-Communicable Diseases for a Healthier Future]

Main Scientific Session

Conveners: Dr Guru P. (Chair) Dhakal (Dean, FoUGM), Mr Laigden (Co-Chair) Dzed (Chief Program Officer, NCD)

31 Invited Speaker

Invited Speaker for sub-theme 1

Speaker: Prof. Shigeru Yamamoto (Jumonji University)

32 Influence of Sodium Reduction Using KCL and MSG on the Nutritional Profile and Consumer Acceptability of Bhutanese Cheese Curries

Sub-theme 1: Presenter 1

Speaker: TENZIN WANGCHUK (JDWNRH)

33 Risk and protective factors of non-communicable diseases in Brunei Darussalam: patterns from national cross-sectional school surveys conducted in 2014, and 2019

Sub-theme 1: Presenter 2

Speaker: Karl Peltzer (University of the Free State)

34 Flourish or perish? Analysing the drivers of nutritional outcomes within the changing forest-food-health nexus among Solega tribes of BR hills, Karnataka

Speaker:

Speaker: Shreelata Rao Seshadri (Ramalingaswami Centre of Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Public Health Foundation of India)