18TH APRU GLOBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 2025

The APRU Global Health Conference 2025, co-hosted by the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), is scheduled to take place from 28 to 31 October 2025, at the Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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.

This year’s conference theme, “Towards Planetary Health Equity: A Global Call for Shared Solutions,” underscores the urgent need for interdisciplinary, collaborative action to address the intertwined challenges of health, climate change, and social equity.

Join us and meet global experts and leaders to explore innovative solutions together for a healthier, more equitable planet.

Our Key Objectives 

• Advancing Planetary Health: Foster discussions on the interconnections between human, environmental, and animal health to promote sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. 
• Bridging Health Inequities: Address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations affected by environmental and socioeconomic factors. 
• Strengthening Global Collaboration: Build stronger networks among academia, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to drive impactful, evidence-based solutions. 
• Innovating for Resilience: Explore new approaches and technologies that enhance health systems’ capacity to respond to emerging global health threats, including climate change, pandemics, and environmental degradation. 
  
  
  Our Focus Areas 

The conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions centred on: 

• Climate Change & Health: Understanding the health impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and mitigation. 
• Environmental Sustainability & Public Health: Examining policies and practices that promote a sustainable and healthy environment. 
• Equitable Healthcare Systems: Addressing barriers to healthcare access and strategies for universal health coverage. 
• One Health Approach: Exploring the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health in tackling emerging infectious diseases. 
• Technology & Innovation in Global Health: Showcasing digital health solutions, AI, and innovations to improve health equity and outcomes. 
• Policy & Governance for Health Equity: Identifying policies that drive structural changes for a more just and inclusive health system. 

Why Attend?

• Gain insights from global health leaders on the latest research and solutions. 
• Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with experts from diverse fields. 
• Network with policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to foster collaborations. 
• Showcase your research and contribute to the global discourse on planetary health equity. 

Important Dates

• Conference Date: 29th – 31st October 2025 
• Registration Open: 15th March – 15th October 2025 
• Abstract Submission Date: 15th March -31st May 2025 
• Early Bird Registration: 15th March – 30th June 2025 
• Normal registration: 1st July – 15th October 2025 
• Onsite Registration: 28 – 31st October 2025