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International Conference on

Infectious Diseases in
Conflict Settings 2026

Interconnected Risks and Responses
Birzeit University · Palestine
26–27 October 2026 | Hybrid Event | 150–300 Delegates
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6 Thematic Tracks Hybrid 🎓 One Health Summer School 💰 $8K AMR Prize Arabic–English
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Speakers
30+
Countries
2+3
Conference + School
300
Delegates
Organized By
Birzeit University ICPH Swiss TPH
About the Conference

Infectious Diseases in Conflict Settings

The International Conference on Infectious Diseases in Conflict Settings will gather researchers, policymakers, humanitarian practitioners, and public health professionals to examine infectious disease risks in conflict-affected and humanitarian environments.

The focused audience of 150–300 attendees — international experts, policymakers, humanitarian leaders, and academics — ensures high-level networking and meaningful collaboration.

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Conference Highlights

  • Six scientific thematic tracks with 36 focus areas
  • Four cross-cutting interdisciplinary themes
  • 3-day post-conference One Health Summer School (29–31 Oct, 13 modules)
  • AI in Health AMR Challenge — $8,000 prize
  • Advanced Medical Technology Hub (Holography, VR, 3D Printing, AI)
  • Full simultaneous translation (Arabic–English)
  • 150–300 key international stakeholders
Scientific Program

6 Thematic Tracks

Global Health Security, Surveillance & Early Warning

Disease surveillance, epidemic intelligence, digital health tools

Outbreak Preparedness, Emergency Response & IPC

Emergency preparedness, field epidemiology, IPC in conflict

Vaccination, Immunization & AMR Control

Immunization strategies, vaccine equity, antimicrobial stewardship

Zoonotic & Emerging Diseases (One Health)

One Health frameworks, environmental drivers, climate risks

Vulnerable Populations: Refugees, IDPs & Children

Refugees, IDPs, children — maternal health, mental health, nutrition

Community Resilience & Health Justice

Social resilience, health governance, hygiene & sanitation

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Open to All — No Conference Registration Required

One Health Summer School

29–31 October 2026 · 3-day intensive post-conference training · 13 expert-led modules in epidemiology, genomics, AI, field research & more

🗓 3 Days📚 13 Modules👨‍🔬 20+ Instructors📜 Post-Conference
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Be part of shaping the future of infectious disease response in conflict-affected communities.

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About the Conference

Interconnected Risks and Responses

Protecting health in conflict settings demands resilient systems, collaboration, and science-driven action

The International Conference on Infectious Diseases in Conflict Settings, hosted by Birzeit University, will gather researchers, policymakers, humanitarian practitioners, and public health professionals to examine infectious disease risks in conflict-affected and humanitarian environments.

The conference will feature scientific sessions addressing disease surveillance and early warning, outbreak preparedness and infection prevention, vaccination strategies, antimicrobial resistance, environmental and zoonotic disease drivers, and health risks affecting displaced and vulnerable populations.

This conference serves a dual purpose:

1. To advance global dialogue and scientific collaboration on infectious diseases and One Health in humanitarian and conflict settings.

2. To catalyze transdisciplinary partnerships that translate research into policy, preparedness, and action in fragile contexts.

Conference Vision & Mission

  • Conference Vision: To position Birzeit University as a regional and global platform advancing equitable and resilient responses to infectious diseases in conflict and displacement settings.
  • Global Dialogue: Bringing together experts, policymakers, humanitarian actors, researchers, and innovators to exchange knowledge and strengthen coordinated responses.
  • Knowledge to Action: Translating lessons from humanitarian crises into practical and scalable strategies that improve preparedness and health system resilience.
  • Strengthening Systems: Promoting surveillance, preparedness, vaccination, AMR control, and community resilience.

⭐ Exclusive event for 150–300 key stakeholders

📅 Scheduled for October 2026

📍 Nasseb Azeez Shaheen Auditorium, Birzeit University

🌐 Full simultaneous translation (Arabic–English)

Scientific Program

Thematic Tracks

Six research tracks addressing the most pressing challenges at the intersection of infectious disease and conflict

Track 1: Global Health Security & Surveillance

Real-time surveillance systems, cross-border early warning networks, and rapid response coordination for disease outbreaks in conflict-affected regions.

Track 2: Outbreak Preparedness, Emergency Response & IPC in Conflict

Infection prevention and control strategies, emergency preparedness protocols, field laboratory deployment, and rapid diagnostic technologies.

Track 3: Vaccination, Immunization & AMR

Cold chain innovation, vaccine equity in crisis zones, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and antibiotic stewardship programs.

Track 4: Zoonotic & Emerging Diseases (One Health)

Animal-human-environment disease interface, spillover risk assessment, vector-borne diseases, and integrated One Health approaches.

Track 5: Health of Displaced & Crisis-Affected Populations

Maternal, neonatal & child health · Nutrition & food insecurity · Mental health & psychosocial support · Gender-based vulnerabilities · Chronic diseases in refugee settings · Health equity & social determinants

Track 6: Community Resilience & Health Justice

Social resilience, health in peace-building, primary health care workforce, political determinants, hygiene, and food systems.

Cross-cutting
Biomedical & Clinical Sciences
Cross-cutting
Digital Health, AI & Data Resilience
Cross-cutting
Climate & Environmental Determinants
Cross-cutting
Equity, Gender & System Resilience
Innovation Showcase

Advanced Medical Technology Hub

The lobby will be transformed into a dynamic technology showcase demonstrating the university's commitment to innovation

Holography

Keynote via live 3D holographic projection

Virtual Reality

Immersive surgical training & field hospital tours

3D Printing

Live lab creating anatomical models

AI in Diagnostics

ML algorithms for medical imaging & outbreak prediction

Competition

AI in Health AMR Challenge

The conference will host a competition focused on developing intervention models to mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance, including chemical, biological, mechanical, digital, and AI-based approaches.

$8,000 USD

Prize awarded to the winning team

Highlighting the new department's focus on cutting-edge, applied research

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Featured Faculty

Keynote Speakers

World-class experts from leading global health institutions. Full speaker lineup coming soon.

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World Health Organization
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Médecins Sans Frontières
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Birzeit University
Speaker TBA
Swiss TPH / ICRC
Open to All — No Conference Registration Required

One Health
Summer School

29–31 October 2026 · 3-Day Intensive · 13 Expert-Led Modules

3Days
13Modules
20+Instructors
CPDCertified

An intensive post-conference training for students, researchers, early-career scientists, and health practitioners. Build real-world skills directly from leading international experts.

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13 Expert-Led Training Modules

Each module combines lectures, hands-on workshops, and case studies from real conflict settings

Day 1–3
01

Epidemiological Methods for Outbreak Investigation

Field-tested methods for rapid assessment, contact tracing, and data collection in crisis zones

02

Implementation Research in Fragile Systems

Designing and conducting research where health systems are disrupted or destroyed

03

One Health Research in Humanitarian Contexts

Integrating human, animal, and environmental health approaches in conflict settings

04

Research Project Management & Grant Writing

From concept to funded proposal — practical skills for securing research funding

Advanced Lab
05

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

Hands-on bioinformatics for pathogen genomics and outbreak source tracking

Advanced Lab
06

Metagenomic Analysis for AMR Surveillance

Next-generation sequencing techniques for antimicrobial resistance monitoring

07

Environmental & Occupational Health in Emergencies

Water, sanitation, and occupational hazard assessment in humanitarian response

08

Nutrition–Microbiota–Immunity in Conflict

Cutting-edge research on gut health, biomarkers, and nutritional interventions

Tech Track
09

AI & Digital Health for Surveillance

Machine learning, GIS mapping, and digital tools for real-time outbreak detection

10

Field Epidemiology in Conflict

Practical field skills drawn from WHO, MSF, and GOARN deployment experience

Data Science
11

Advanced Health Data Analysis (R)

Statistical programming for epidemiological data, visualisation, and reproducible research

12

Qualitative Data Analysis

Thematic analysis, coding frameworks, and mixed-methods for health research

Advanced
13

Mathematical & Statistical Models in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Foundations of mathematical modeling, transmission dynamics, and statistical approaches for outbreak analysis

Ready to advance your skills?

Limited seats available. Apply now to secure your place in the ICID 2026 One Health Summer School.

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Important Dates

Key Deadlines

NOW
April 2026

Abstract Submission Opens

Submit research abstracts for all six thematic tracks.

JUN
June 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

Double-blind peer review for all submissions.

JUL
July 2026

Early Bird Registration Closes

Reduced fees and travel grants available.

AUG
August 2026

Acceptance Notifications

Program schedule and summer school enrollment published.

OCT
26–31 October 2026

Conference (26–27 Oct) + Summer School (29–31 Oct)

2-day main conference followed by 3-day post-conference One Health Summer School at Birzeit University.

Location

Venue & Travel

Birzeit University Campus

Birzeit University

Nasseb Azeez Shaheen Auditorium / Said Khoury Development Studies Room 104

Located on the archaeological site of Khirbet Birzeit, the 750-dunam hilltop campus sits 850m above sea level with Mediterranean views. Founded 1924, ranked #1 nationally.

Birzeit, Palestine — 20km from Jerusalem
26–31 October 2026 · 2+3 Days
+970 2 298 2000
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