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The Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) is inviting papers for a conference titled Navigating Crossroads: Advancements and Challenges in Medical Humanitarianism and Global Health, to be held at University of Manchester in September. 

We invite academics, practitioners, policymakers, and research students to submit papers for presentation and discussion.

This one-day conference aims to explore the crossroads in the fields of medical humanitarianism and global health, highlighting the critical issues and emerging trends that shape the present and future of healthcare delivery in humanitarian and global settings. It will also mark the start of our on Historicising Humanitarian Medicine.

Submissions of 250-word abstracts on original research papers and case studies are welcome under the following thematic areas:

1. Humanitarian Healthcare and Technical Innovation:

• The role of digital health technologies in humanitarian settings
• Innovations in medical devices and equipment for humanitarian response
• Data-driven approaches to improving healthcare outcomes in humanitarian settings

2. Strengthening Global Healthcare Systems:

• Health system strengthening in low- and middle-income countries
• Capacity building and workforce development in global health
• Innovative models of healthcare delivery in underserved or disaster-prone populations
• Addressing health inequities and social determinants of health on a global scale
• Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian emergencies

3. Ethical Decision Making in Humanitarian Healthcare and Refugee Health:

• Ethical dilemmas and challenges in healthcare provision during humanitarian crises
• Protection of vulnerable populations and the rights of refugees
• Ethical considerations in conducting research in humanitarian health contexts
• Intersectionality and equity in healthcare decision-making

Timeline:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, 21 July 2023
• Notification of Acceptance: Friday, 28 July 2023
• Registration (£30 academic/£20 PGR or those on precarious contracts). Deadline: Friday, 1 September 2023
• Conference Date: Monday, 11 September (all day), University of Manchester

Join us at Navigating Crossroads to engage in stimulating discussions, share innovative research findings, and foster collaboration in an interdisciplinary setting.

For submissions or enquiries, please contact the conference organising committee via hcri@manchester.ac.uk.