SPHN are pleased to support the 4th R4HSS-King’s College London conference on Syria. Abstract submission deadline on 19th September 2022. Please see further details here: https://r4hsss.org
Syria Health Conference 2020
Part 1
Welcoming note: Dr. Maher Aref (UOSSM)
Keynote: Dr. Natasha Howard
Plenary Session: The Impact of COVID-19 on health in Syria
Speakers: Dr. Abdulkarim Ekzayez, Manar Marzouk, Dr. Naser Almhawish, Amina Olabi and Houssam Alnahas
Chair: Dr Bashar Farhat
Part 2
Health systems adaptation in the Syrian Conflict
Yazan Douedari – Health system governance and adaptation under three areas of military control
Ibrahim AlMasri – Structure, Processes and Costs of the novel Diabetes Care Program for Refugees in Lebanon
Kristen Meagher – Exploring the role of women’s leadership and participation in health systems strengthening in northern Syria
Chair: Dr. Abdulkarim Ekzayez
Part 3
Non-communicable diseases
Massa Jabra – Breast cancer patients in Syria: Quality of life and prognosis
Amani Al-Oraibi – The Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases Among Syrian Refugees in Syria’s Neighbouring Host Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Joseph Burke – Mental Health and Food Security amongst Displaced Syrians
Chair: Hala Mkhalalati
Part 4
Reviews and evaluations of clinical interventions
Sara Basha – A scoping literature review of maternal health in Syria after 2011
Ahmad Al- Khawam – Rivaroxaban Compared to Warfarin for Treatment of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Salma Almidani – Vaccine Coverage and Perceived Barriers to Vaccination among Displaced Syrians in Lebanon
Chair: Bashar Farhat
Part 5
Health workforce and multidisciplinary research
Ibrahem Hanafi – Medical research conduct and publication during higher studies in Syria: attitudes, barriers, practices, and possible solutions
Fatima Abbas – Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Syrian doctors towards COVID-19 pandemic
Dorien Braam – Zoonoses and its link to COVID-19 among Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan
Chair: Hala Mkhalalati
Final Session
Keynote: Professor Richard Sullivan
Plenary Session: Research for Health System Strengthening Speakers: Professor Preeti Patel, Dr. Zedoun Al Zoubi, Dr. Aula Abbara, Dr. Munzer Khalil, Dr. Ciwan Mistefa
Chair: Dr. Abdulkarim Ekzayez