Yogyakarta, June 17-18 2025
Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada
The Post Graduate Forum (PGF) on Health System and Policy was established as a platform for postgraduate students to share their research, experiences, and insights on critical issues in health systems and policy. It provides an opportunity for students and early-career professionals to engage with experts, explore emerging challenges, and discuss evidence-based solutions for building sustainable and resilient health systems.
The 19th PGF, themed “Policy and Action for Sustainable Health,” will focus on addressing the pressing global challenges in health policy and systems, including post-pandemic recovery, health equity, and the integration of technology and sustainability in healthcare. This forum is particularly significant as health systems worldwide strive to rebuild and strengthen their foundations after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, climate change, and other global health crises.
Topics for Oral and Poster Presentations
1. Resilient Integrated Health Systems through Sustainable Financing
2. Community-Centered Health and Health Workforce Promotion
3. Health Data Innovation and Digital Transformation
4. Evidence-Based Policy Action and Sustainable Green Healthcare
Academics and Researchers
Policymakers and Practitioners
Industry and Other Stakeholders
Time | Agenda | Details |
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08.00 – 08.30 | Opening Ceremony | Welcome address and introduction to the forum |
● UGM | ||
08.30 – 09.30 | Keynote Speech | Delivered by a distinguished expert in health policy and systems |
● Indonesia’s Minister of Health* | ||
● Lancet countdown* | ||
09.30 – 11.00 | Plenary Session I | Thematic session featuring invited speakers |
● Erasmus University* | ||
11.00 – 12.30 | Oral Presentations | Parallel between oral sessions across themes |
12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch | Networking opportunity for participants |
13:30 – 15:00 | Plenary Session II : Panel Discussion | Discussions on key topics related to sustainable health |
● Peking University* | ||
15.00 – 16.30 | Oral Presentations | Continuation of parallel sessions |
Themes | ||
20.00 – 22.00 | Gala Dinner | Held at Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK)*, Universitas Gadjah Mada, featuring a networking and cultural program |
Time | Agenda | Details |
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08.00 – 09.30 | Plenary Session III | Exploration of innovative solutions for sustainable health systems |
● University of Melbourne* | ||
09.30 – 11.00 | Poster Presentations | Parallel between poster sessions across themes |
11.00 – 12.30 | Synergy Hub (Thematic Working Group) | Interactive networking among researchers, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders |
12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch | Informal networking opportunity |
13.30 – 14.00 | Poster Presentations | Parallel between poster sessions across themes |
14.00 – 15.30 | Plenary Session IV: Panel Discussion | Engaging discussions on cross-cutting issues in health policy |
● UGM* | ||
● Songkla* | ||
● UKM* | ||
15.30 – 16.30 | Award and Closing Ceremony | Announcement of awards for best presentations and formal closing remarks |
The 16th Postgraduate Forum will be held on 17th – 18th June 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The forum will explore health system and policy.
©19th Postgraduate Forum on Health System & Policy.