ARAB COALITION FOR ADOLESCENT
HEALTH & MEDICINE
5 th MENA REGION ADOLESCENT HEALTH CONFERENCE
19-22 November 2023
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Welcome Note:
On behalf of the Arab Coalition for Adolescent Health and Medicine, it is our great pleasure to invite you to join us in Kuwait during the period 19-22 November 2023 for the 5th MENA Region Adolescent Health Conference.
Adolescent health and wellbeing is key on the global health agenda this year, and in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, we are blessed to have such a large youthful population. Investing in their health and wellbeing is key to our region’s long-term future, productivity, and economic growth. Our theme this year is “Engage adolescents: get the best out of them”, where you will come to see genuine adolescent and youth engagement and participation.
Please join us as multisectoral professionals and youth come together to address the most pressing issues facing adolescents, learn from each other, and propose necessary actions to advance the health and wellbeing of adolescents in our region.
We look forward to welcoming you in Kuwait!
Warmly,
Fadia S. AlBuhairan
President, Arab Coalition for Adolescent Health and Medicine
Chair of the Steering Committee, 5th MENA Region Adolescent Health Conference
رسالة ترحيب
نيابة عن التحالف العربي لصحة وطب المراهقين ، يسعدنا أن ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في الكويت خلال الفترة 19-22 نوفمبر 2023 لحضور المؤتمر الخامس لصحة المراهقين في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا.
تعد صحة المراهقين ورفاههم عنصرا أساسيا في جدول أعمال الصحة العالمية هذا العام، وفي منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا نحن محظوظون بوجود هذا العدد الكبير من المراهقين والشباب. فإن الاستثمار في صحتهم ورفاهيتهم هو عنصرا أساسيا لمستقبل منطقتنا وازدهارها. موضوعنا هذا العام هو “إشراك المراهقين: لنحصل على أفضل النتائج منهم” ، حيث سترون مشاركة حقيقية للمراهقين والشباب.
تفضلوا معنا للمؤتمر وبحضور نخبة مميزة من الخبراء والأكاديميون والباحثون من تخصصات وقطاعات مختلفة وكذلك الشباب لمعالجة القضايا الأكثر الحاحا التي تواجه المراهقين في منتقطنا واقتراح الإجراءات اللازمة للنهوض بصحتهم ورفاهيتهم.
نرحب بكم في الكويت!
وتقبلوا فائق تقديري واحترامي…
فادية بنت صالح البحيران
Theme of the Conference:
THE GENERAL THEME OF THE CONFERENCE IS:
Engage Adolescents: Get the best out of them
Specific themes:
Adolescent engagement
• Promoting healthy lifestyles among adolescents
• Good health and optimal nutrition
• Safety and supportive environment
• New trends in adolescent health (using the Virtual World)
• Sexual and reproductive health and rights
• Adolescent psychosocial and mental health
• Adolescents in conflict-affected areas
• Agency and resilience
Committees:
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Steering Committee:
Prof. Fadia AlBuhairan (Chair)
Health Sector Transformation Program, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Umaiyeh Khammash (Co-Chair)
Juzoor, Palestine
Dr. Mamdouh Wahba
Egyptian Society of Adolescent Medicine, Egypt
Dr. Beatrice Khater
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Dr. Youness El Achhab
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
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Organizing Committee
Dr. Dalal Alwadaani (Chair)
Consultant
Ministry of Health, Kuwait
Dr. Abdullah Al-Khalifah (Co-Chair)
Assistant Secretary General of Technical Affairs
Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization
Dr. Nasser Al-Salmani
Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman
Dr. Abdullah Ali Rajab
Head of Post-Graduate Office
Kuwait institute for Medical Specialization
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hashimi
Assistant Professor
Senior Specialist Internal Medicine, Kuwait
Dr. Hanan Al-Fedhala
Consultant Family Medicine, Kuwait
Ms. Nouf A-Tahoos
Head of Follow-up Department
Minister of Health Office, Kuwait
Ms. Dalal AlKhalifa
Head of Public Relations Department
Kuwait institute for Medical Specialization
Abdulrahman Algassba
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Scientific Committee:
It is my pleasure to acknowledge and express gratitude towards the coalition chair, Fadia AlBuhairan, and the ACAHM executive board members for entrusting me with the responsibility of this scientific program, which will meet your interests, needs and expectations.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was signed by United Nations member states in 2015, aiming to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.” In line with this goal, the 4th MENA Region Adolescent Health Conference Declaration, held in the beautiful city of Hurghada, Egypt, emphasized the importance of working closely with adolescents, their caregivers, community entities, leadership, service providers, media, and policy makers from different sectors. This collaborative approach is essential to address the multifaceted challenges facing adolescents and capitalize on their potential and capabilities, ensuring “Leaving no one behind”.
This year’s conference theme, “Engage Adolescents; get the best out of them,” reflects the commitment of ACAHM to advance adolescent health and medicine. The scientific program focuses on adolescent engagement, promoting a healthy lifestyle, good health, and optimum nutrition, new trends in adolescent health, including the use of virtual platforms, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent mental health, adolescents in conflict-affected areas, agency, and resilience.
Furthermore, post conference workshops on specific topics will be conducted to build capacity and transfer knowledge in key implementation areas. In conclusion, I hope you find the conference to be a fruitful experience and an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas with experts in the field. Additionally, I invite all to enjoy the beauty of Kuwait during your stay, and I wish you a pleasant and memorable time.
Dr. Nasser bin Sulaiman bin Mohammed Al-Salmani
Chairman of Scientific Committee
Director of School and University Health- MoH- Sultanate of Oman
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Scientific Committee
Dr. Naser Al-Salmani (Chair)
Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman
Mr. Abdulwahab Salad (Co-Chair)
Somali National University, Somalia
Dr. Abdullah Ali Rajab
Kuwait institute for Medical Specialization, Kuwait
Dr. Beatrice Khater
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Dr. Ghada Anwar
Cairo University, Egypt
Dr. Bassam Abu Hamad
Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE), Palestine
Dr. Shahenaz Najjar
KU Leuven, Belgium
Abdulwahab ALsayegh
Venue:
The conference will be held in Kuwait City at the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization.
Accommodations:
The Organizing Committee has booked a number of rooms at nearby hotels for the period 18 – 23 November for participants interested in staying at any of the 3 hotels below at a special reduced rate.
Hotels offering our special group rate are:
* The St. Regis Kuwait, for 115 KWD per night
* Sheraton Kuwait, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kuwait City, for 80 KWD per night
* Four Points by Sheraton Kuwait, for 55 KWD per night
The above mentioned hotels will offer a shuttle service to/from the conference venue.
Interested participants will need to book their hotel rooms directly with the hotel through the following link:
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1680000308736&key=GRP
PLEASE MENTION “ADOLESCENT HEALTH CONFERENCE” IN YOUR COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOTEL.
General Information:
Visa:
Kindly access the below link for visa information.
https://www.kuwaitairport.gov.kw/ar/traveller-info/arrivals-procedures/visa-services/
Weather:
Weather in Kuwait in November is usually pleasant, with no need for heavy winter clothing. You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F).
Abstracts :
Sub-themes:
* Adolescent engagement
* Promoting healthy lifestyles among adolescents
* Good health and optimal nutrition
* Safety and supportive environment
* New trends in adolescent health (using the Virtual World)
* Sexual and reproductive health and rights
* Adolescent psychosocial and mental health
* Adolescents in conflict-affected areas
* Agency and resilience
The submitted abstract should be:
* Related to one of the topics of the conference
* Submitted in a PDF or Word document format
* Inclusive of the list of authors, the presenter’s name, email, and his/her title
* Structured in the following manner: Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Key results, and Conclusions)
* 400 words maximum, clear, concise, and written in English
* Font type ” Arial ” and font size “12”
* Figures and tables should not be included in the abstract.
Abstracts should be sent to: [email protected]
Key Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 26 July 2023
Abstract acceptance date: 4 August 2023
Conference registration deadline: 15 August 2023
Inquiries: Send your questions to: [email protected]
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