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The 7th Amrita International Public Health Conference (AIPHC) 2025 returns as a premier gathering of healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from around the globe. Organized by the Departments of Community Medicine and Public Health in association with the Departments of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology from Amrita Hospital, this year’s conference centers on the theme “Metabolic Health Matters: Pathways to Prevention & Wellness.”
As metabolic disorders continue to rise globally, creating unprecedented challenges for healthcare systems and communities worldwide, AIPHC 2025 brings together cutting-edge research, clinical expertise, and public health insights to explore comprehensive approaches to metabolic health. Join us as we examine evidence-based prevention strategies, innovative wellness interventions, and sustainable population health solutions that can transform how we address metabolic conditions, from diabetes and obesity to cardiovascular disease.
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Join us once again as we unite to tackle metabolic health challenges and explore wellness opportunities.
The 7th Amrita International Public Health Conference (AIPHC) 2025 returns as a premier gathering of healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from around the globe. Organized by the Departments of Community Medicine and Public Health in association with the Departments of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology from Amrita Hospital, this year’s conference centers on the theme “Metabolic Health Matters: Pathways to Prevention & Wellness.”
As metabolic disorders continue to rise globally, creating unprecedented challenges for healthcare systems and communities worldwide, AIPHC 2025 brings together cutting-edge research, clinical expertise, and public health insights to explore comprehensive approaches to metabolic health. Join us as we examine evidence-based prevention strategies, innovative wellness interventions, and sustainable population health solutions that can transform how we address metabolic conditions, from diabetes and obesity to cardiovascular disease.
Date : December 5-6, 2025
Join us once again as we unite to tackle metabolic health challenges and explore wellness opportunities.

This year, we will be hosting a dedicated Collaborative Meet designed to foster meaningful partnerships among faculty members and interested postgraduate researchers. This meeting will bring together participants who share common research interests, creating opportunities to explore potential collaborations, share ongoing projects, and develop innovative multi-institutional research initiatives. Whether you’re investigating population-based prevention strategies, clinical interventions, or community wellness programs, this session will provide the ideal platform to connect with like-minded researchers, discuss methodological approaches, and establish collaborative networks that can advance the field of community health research.
Interested participants can indicate their willingness to join this session during the registration process, and we will contact them with further details.

Padma Shri Dr. V. Mohan
Chairman
Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre &
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai

Dr. Anura Kurpad
Professor of Physiology and Nutrition,
St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, and
Senior Advisor, Tata Trusts, Mumbai

Dr. Varghese Punnoose
Principal,
Govt Medical College, Kottayam

Prof. Brian Oldenburg
Professor of Public Health and Implementation Science
Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute and La Trobe University, Australia.

Dr. K. Ranganathan
Professor and Head of Department
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Ragas Dental College, Chennai

Dr. Aashish Contractor
Director – Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Nitin Kapoor
Professor & Head (Unit 1),
Dept. of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Christian Medical College,Vellore

Dr. Bhabathosh Das
Professor and Coordinator
Center for Microbial Research
BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI)
Faridabad

Dr P. Manickam
Scientist F (Epidemiology),
Head, Division of Health Systems Research,
Professor, Faculty of Medical Research,
Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR),
ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology [ICMR-NIE]

Prof. Pilvikki Absetz
Professor of Public Health,
Tampere University, Finland

Prof. Michael Snyder
Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics and Director of the Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA

Dr. Vindya Kumarapeli
Director, Policy Analysis and Development, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka.

Dr. Shibu Vijayan
Chief Medical Officer – Global Health at Qure.ai

Dr. Aswathy S
Professor & Head, Dept. of Community Medicine, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Dr. Thankappan K R
Professor & Head, Dept. of Public Health, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Dr. P Rammanohar
Research Director, Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Dr. Bipin Gopal
Deputy Director of Health Services, Directorate of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram
State Nodal Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases control, Elderly & Palliative Care, Cancer care and Tobacco Control Programme, Government of Kerala.

Dr. Sairu Philip
Principal, Government Medical College, Kannur.ai

Dr. Manu Raj
Professor, Dept. of Health Sciences Research, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Dr. Dinesh Balakrishnan
Dr. Dinesh BalakrishnanProfessor, Dept. of Gastro Surgery, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Dr. Anupa Lucas
Additional Professor in Community Medicine
Govt Medical College Kottayam

Dr. Jeemon Panniyammakal
Additional Professor of Epidemiology at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. Priya Nair
Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Gastroenterology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Dr. Arun Valsan
Associate Professor & Consultant Hepatologist, Dept of Gastroenterology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Dr. Rakesh P.S
Deputy Director (Programs) at the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) Southeast Asia office.

Dr. Praveen Pradeep
Associate Professor, Health Policy and Systems, Goa Institute of Management

Dr. Prasanna Mithra P.
Professor and Head of Department of Community Medicine; Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Dr. Uma V Sankar
Research Administrator, Aster Centre for Clinical Research Aster Medcity, Kochi.

Dr. Rekha M. Ravindran
District Surveillance Officer, Health Services, District medical Office, Kollam

Dr. Chitra Venkateswaran
Professor & Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, Senior Mentor in Palliative Care, BC MCH, Thiruvalla Founder-Director, Mehac Foundation

Prof (Dr) Raman Puri Sr. Interventional Cardiologist, I P Apollo Hospital, New Delhi Founder Chairman, Lipid Association of India

Dr. Mohammad Ahmad
National Professional Officer (Research), World Health Organization, New Delhi

Dr. Yasir Alvi
Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi
Conference Registration
Call for Abstracts
Abstract Submission Closed
Abstract Submission Extended
Pre-Conference Workshop
7th AIPHC
| Early Registration (Closed ) |
Late Registration (Nov1 – 30, 2025) (Closed) |
Spot Registration | |
| Non-Amrita Delegates | |||
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PG Residents & PhD Scholars |
₹ 4500 |
₹ 5500 |
₹ 6000 |
|
MPH Scholars |
₹ 2500 |
₹ 2750 |
₹ 3000 |
|
Faculty/ Health Professional |
₹ 5500 |
₹ 6500 |
₹ 7000 |
|
International Delegates |
USD 120 |
USD 140 |
USD 175 |
|
ASCEND Affiliated International Delegates |
USD 65 |
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|
UG Students/ Interns* |
₹ 1000 |
₹ 1250 |
₹ 1500 |
|
Pre- Conference Workshop# |
Registration Fees +₹ 1500 |
Registration Fees +₹ 1500 |
NA |
|
Pre- Conference Workshop # :International Delegates |
USD 35 |
USD 50 |
NA |
| Amrita Delegates* | |||
|
Amrita PG / PhD/Faculty |
₹ 1000 |
₹ 1250 |
₹ 1500 |
|
Amrita UG Students/ Interns |
₹ 500 |
₹ 550 |
₹ 750 |
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Abstracts should be related to at least one of the updated topics listed below. All selected abstracts submission extended to November 10, 2025, will feature in the souvenir which will have an ISBN number and can be counted as a publication.
The Department of Community Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi endeavors to serve the dual purpose of evolving cost effective primary health care to the community through its rural and urban training health centers and providing value-based medical education, by following a student friendly, need oriented and evidence based curriculum.
Department of Community Medicine &
Department of Public Health,
School of Medicine, Kochi
Kerala, India