PACHA 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Paediatric and Child Health Association (PACHA) of Malawi invites healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, innovators, and advocates to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at its Third Biennial Conference.

Conference Theme

Non-Communicable Diseases in Paediatrics: Bridging gaps in care, advocacy and innovation.

Location:	Sigelege Hotel, Senga Bay, Salima, Malawi
Dates:	27th – 29th November 2025
Abstract Submission Opens:	18th August 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline:	30th September 2025
Registration Closes:	30th October 2025

Registration Fees

• Undergraduate: MK 25,000
• Postgraduate: MK 35,000
• Interns, Medical Officers, Clinical officers, Nurses, Allied Health: MK 45,000
• Consultants / Senior Faculty: MK 100,000
• International Delegates: $100

*Please note: Registration fee does not cover accommodation or meals

Bank Account Details:
PACHA Core Account
National Bank
Account Number: 1005566847
Branch: Chichiri

Conference Subthemes

1. Enhancing Neonatal Health: Foundations for Lifelong Well-being
   • Congenital disorders, birth defects, prematurity, neonatal infections, and early-life risk factors
   • Innovations in neonatal screening, diagnostics, and family-centred care
   • Health system strengthening for neonatal survival and long-term developmental outcomes
   • Multidisciplinary collaboration for early detection, intervention, and follow-up care
   • Advocacy for equitable access to quality neonatal services across all settings
2. Building Capacity through Education, Research, and Clinical Innovation
   • Training of healthcare workers
   • In-service mentorship
   • Quality Improvement projects
   • Operational research
   • Data-driven practices
   • Use of innovative tools/technologies
3. Strengthening Paediatric Health Systems for NCD Prevention and Management
   • Health system readiness, human resources, infrastructure, referral pathways, and service integration across the continuum of care (neonatal to adolescent)
4. Prioritizing Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Breaking the Silence, Bridging the Gaps
   • Strengthening caregiver and community support systems
   • Addressing stigma, cultural beliefs, and barriers to access
   • Integrating mental health into primary child health services and schools
   • Capacity building for health workers in mental health promotion and care
   • Promoting early identification, intervention, and referral for mental health concerns
   • Innovative and context-relevant approaches to mental health support in children

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts must be 300 words or fewer, structured under the following headings: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Title of the abstract should not exceed 30 words.
• Tables and figures should not be included in abstracts.
• Submissions should be original work including research studies, case studies, reviews, or implementation projects.
• Please indicate the subtheme under which your abstract falls.
• If the abstract has multiple authors, please highlight the name of the presenting author.
• Include the presenter’s full contact details, including email address and phone number.
• Indicate preferred mode of presentation – either oral or poster.