3^rd International Research Conference on Healthy Delights –2026

The International Conference on Healthy Delights (ICHD 2026) offers an excellent opportunity for researchers, clinicians, academics, and students to showcase their work on an international platform dedicated to allied health sciences. Organised by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, the conference continues to grow as a recognised forum for high-quality research and meaningful scientific exchange.

Under the theme Advancing Allied Health Sciences for Sustainable Health Systems, ICHD 2026 invites authors to contribute original research that addresses pressing healthcare challenges, particularly in resource-limited and low- and middle-income settings. The conference provides a supportive yet rigorous environment with peer-reviewed abstract selection, ensuring both academic quality and constructive engagement.

By submitting your work, you will gain the opportunity to present your research to a multidisciplinary audience, receive expert feedback, build regional and international collaborations, and enhance the visibility of your work through conference proceedings with DOI assignment. Selected high-quality submissions will also be considered for publication in a partner journal, further extending the impact of your research.

ICHD 2026 is more than a conference—it is a platform to contribute to the future of allied health sciences and to be part of a growing research community committed to advancing sustainable health systems.

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

March 16

Initiation of ICHD - 2026

Join a vibrant community advancing innovation and sustainable health systems.

Present your work, gain expert feedback, and build meaningful collaborations.

Submit your abstract and be part of shaping the future of allied health.

April 8

Call for Abstract

Abstract Submissions Invited

June 15

Abstract Submission Deadline

Manuscript Deadline

August 01

Notification of Acceptance

Review Decision

August 15

Final Camera-Ready Submission

Final Manuscript Submission

August 15

Registration

Participant Registration

September 08

Conference Day

“Where your ideas take flight.”

Theme

Advancing Allied Health Sciences for Sustainable Health Systems

Tracks

Publications

All accepted abstracts will be published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Healthy Delights, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, and will be assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).

Paper Submission Guidelines

The abstract must be original and has not been previously published in another conference or journal, nor is currently under review by another conference or journal.
Papers must be sent in Word or Pdf format through Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT)
All abstract must conform to ICHD standard – format set in Word Template (Download Template HERE)
The Abstract should contain a maximum of 3000 – 4000 words.

Full papers for the presentation at the conference will be selected through blind review process. At least one author for each accepted paper must register and pay the fees for the conference by 8^th of September, 2026, in order to include the paper in the program and the conference proceedings.

Submission

Authors are requested to submit the abstract in the electronic form using Word.

Authors are requested to accomplish the submission of full paper via following Microsoft CMT link:

Registration Fee

* Foreign presenting participant through a virtual mode $ 30

Payment Methods

Direct Bank Deposits

To Be updated

Via Online

To Be updated

Keynote Speaker

Professor Abi Sriharan

University of Toronto

Professor Abi Sriharan is an internationally recognised scholar in health systems transformation, organisational strategy, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. She serves as Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at the Krembil Centre for Health Management and Leadership, Schulich School of Business, and holds an academic appointment at the University of Toronto.

Her work focuses on enabling health systems to effectively integrate digital innovations while strengthening workforce sustainability, leadership capacity, and organisational resilience. She is widely known for her contributions to AI governance, health workforce transformation, and strategic leadership in complex health systems.

With over two decades of experience across academia, healthcare, and industry, Professor Sriharan has advised governments, global health organisations, and senior leaders on navigating large-scale system transformation. Her research, supported by major international funding bodies, has significantly contributed to advancing policy and practice in health systems innovation and sustainability.

At ICHD 2026, she will deliver the keynote address titled:

Leading Sustainable Health Systems in the Age of AI: From Evidence to Action.

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Saseevan Sumana

Senior Lecturer (Gr II) in MLS, FAHS, University of Jaffna

Plenary Speaker

Ms. Nivetha Kanakarasa

Lecturer in Nursing, FAHS, University of Jaffna

Plenary Speaker

Mr. Paramanathan Kalki

Senior Lecturer (Gr I) in Pharmacy, FAHS, University of Jaffna

General Chair

Snr. Prof. T. Velnampy

Sub Committees

Technical and Logistic committee:	Coordinator Mr. S. Sathees Members: Mr. Buddhika Suranjan
Welcome, Certificate and invitation committee:	Coordinator Ms. K. Nivetha Members: Ms. S. Srithevi
Refreshment committee:	Coordinator Mrs. T. Gnanakarunyan Members: Ms. S. Kasthuri
Fund raising committee:	Coordinator Mrs. V. Jegapragash Members: Dr. K. Ketheeswaran
Media Committee:	Coordinator Dr. (Mrs.) S. Sivasinthuja Members: Ms. Nicalin Anton Mr. S. Theivamainthan
Cultural Event Committee:	Coordinator Mrs. S. Sathya Members: Mrs. L. Kamalarupan

Presenting Authors	LKR 4000
Participants	LKR 3000
Student Presenting Author	LKR 2000
Student Participant	LKR 500

Presenting Authors	$ 25
Participants	$ 50
Student Presenting Author	-
Student Participant	-

Presenting Authors	$ 50
Participants	$ 100
Student Presenting Author	-
Student Participant	-

ICHD – 2026