THE 19th POSTGRADUATE FORUM ON HEALTH SYSTEM & POLICY

Policy and Action for Sustainable Health

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.

Objectives

  1. To disseminate research findings on health system and policy issues at an international level.
  2. To enhance the capacity of postgraduate students in conducting and presenting impactful health research.
  3. To strengthen relationships and collaborative efforts among academia, policymakers, and stakeholders in addressing health system issues.
  4. To explore innovative and sustainable health practices through thematic plenaries and presentations.

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

Targeted Participants

Academics and Researchers

  • Postgraduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) and recent graduates in health-related fields from institutions worldwide.
  • Researchers and faculty members specializing in Health Policy and Management, Public Health, or related disciplines.

Policymakers and Practitioners

  • Professionals working in government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations involved in health policy and system development.
  • Healthcare practitioners and administrators interested in integrating evidence-based practices into health systems.

Industry and Other Stakeholders

  • Representatives from private sector organizations, think tanks, and health-related industries contributing to policy and innovation.
  • Students and professionals from interdisciplinary fields, such as technology, economics, and environmental sciences, with an interest in health policy and sustainability.
Important Dates

First Day

TimeAgendaDetails
08.00 – 08.30 Opening CeremonyWelcome address and introduction to the forum
●      UGM
08.30 – 09.30Keynote SpeechDelivered by a distinguished expert in health policy and systems
      Indonesia’s Minister of Health*
      Lancet countdown*
09.30 – 11.00Plenary Session IThematic session featuring invited speakers
      Erasmus University*
11.00 – 12.30Oral PresentationsParallel between oral sessions across themes
12.30 – 13.30LunchNetworking opportunity for participants
13:30 – 15:00Plenary Session II : Panel DiscussionDiscussions on key topics related to sustainable health
      Peking University*
15.00 – 16.30Oral PresentationsContinuation of parallel sessions
Themes
20.00 – 22.00Gala DinnerHeld at Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK)*, Universitas Gadjah Mada, featuring a networking and cultural program

Second Day

TimeAgendaDetails
08.00 – 09.30Plenary Session IIIExploration of innovative solutions for sustainable health systems
      University of Melbourne*
09.30 – 11.00Poster PresentationsParallel between poster sessions across themes
11.00 – 12.30Synergy Hub (Thematic Working Group)Interactive networking among researchers, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders
12.30 – 13.30LunchInformal networking opportunity
13.30 – 14.00Poster Presentations  Parallel between poster sessions across themes
14.00 – 15.30Plenary Session IV: Panel DiscussionEngaging discussions on cross-cutting issues in health policy
      UGM*
      Songkla*
      UKM*
15.30 – 16.30Award 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.