Health and population experts from all over the world will gather at the International Conference on Health, Population and Development (PHDC23) to be hosted by Egypt from 5 to 8 September 2023 under the auspices and presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss issues related to population, health and development.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, stated that the conference focuses on a deep understanding of the main challenges and opportunities facing the world in these areas, praising the joint efforts made by the world to face these challenges.
He added, “We are facing increasing challenges in the field of health, population and development, but thanks to joint efforts and technological innovations, we are able to achieve tangible progress.” Global policies and strategies related to health, population and development.
It is noteworthy that the scientific program of the conference includes interactive sessions, workshops and side events, with the participation of a group of local and international experts in the field of health, population and development, within the framework of the following axes:
– Health, population and development: integration and synergy of efforts;
Pioneering experiences and best practices in good governance;
Evidence-based integrated policies for a better future.
The role of civil society organizations to support a healthy population for sustainable development.
– The impact of population variables on development: climate changes – water and food security.
– Public health: ensuring a healthy life and achieving well-being for all ages.
– Enhancing the role of primary health care to achieve development.
The One Health approach: promoting public health and protecting the environment.
Empowering women for the well-being and better health of the population.
The mental health of the population and the achievement of development.
Demographic Distribution: Economic Impact – Missed Opportunities and Potential Gains.
Investing for the future: opportunities and trends
Investing in people.
– Digital transformation in the health services sector: artificial intelligence and big data.
– Modern techniques for population forecasting, promoting health and accelerating the pace of development.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, in cooperation with international organizations, experts and all stakeholders, has prepared a variety of dialogue sessions and presentations that deal with a multidimensional perspective on the most important issues of population, health and development at the local, regional and international levels, which are delivered by a high-level group of representatives of governments, international and regional bodies and organizations. As well as experts in the fields of population, health and development, led by international and local ministers concerned with population, health and development files, experts of international and international organizations, presidents of international universities, academic professors and representatives of civil society organizations.
And the business sector and prominent media personalities. The discussion sessions aim to find innovative solutions to meet various challenges, to achieve various means of development, and to come up with achievable and measurable recommendations.
The conference also aims at the participation of various stakeholders and decision makers in issues of population, health and development at the global, regional and national levels. Arabic (117 representatives), presidents of international universities and a group of international academic professors, civil society organizations, international alliances, representatives of international and local pharmaceutical companies.