HIV PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELLING AND MOBILE HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2024

HIV PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELLING AND MOBILE HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2024

Starting from Thursday, 12th December – Saturday, 14th December 2024

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm each day

VENUE:

Conference Room, 6660 Kennedy Rd Mississauga, ON L5T 2M9 Canada

THEME:

" Streamlining Mental Health Interventions for People Living with HIV Through Mobile Health Technology "

HIV PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELLING AND MOBILE HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2024

The HIV PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELLING AND MOBILE HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2024 scheduled to be held in Ontario – Canada from 12th – 14th December 2024 is a premier 3 –day interactive networking platform between young healthcare professionals and innovators who will focus and devise practical strategies of transforming healthcare delivery to improve patient care outcomes.

The 3 –day conference will bring together resource persons from the medical field comprising of public health professionals, physician consultants and specialist who will delve into the underlisted thematic areas to impact the knowledge base of young health professionals and instill a heightened sense of professionalism to dispel myths, reduce misinformation, and foster a more informed and accepting public attitude towards people Living with HIV and associated mental health challenges arising thereof.

v Interventions for Stigma Reduction to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care.

v Streamlining Mental Health Interventions for people Living With HIV/AIDS with Mobile Health Technology intervention.

v Mobile Health: Technology And Outcomes.

HIV/AIDS is an important global public health challenge, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Despite several advancements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of effective interventions and all-inclusive healthcare delivery. The manifestation of stigma takes various forms, including social discrimination, social desertion and fear of disclosure.

Global HIV statistics in 2022 gives the following indications as a major source of concern necessitating intense advocacy and awareness as well as interventions for affected people:

§ 39 million people globally are living with HIV.

§ 1.3 million People became newly infected with HIV.

§ 630 000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses

§ 29.8 million people were accessing antiretroviral therapy

§ 85.6 million people have become infected with HIV and 40.4 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic.

§ Women and girls accounted for 46% of all new infections.

The enormous challenge of trying to manage a chronic (incurable) medical condition whilst dealing with complex psychosocial issues associated with their diagnosis. The convergence of HIV and mental health concerns within this demographic poses a significant public health challenge, impacting treatment adherence, disease progression, and overall well-being. There is a growing recognition of the need to integrate mental health services into HIV care settings to provide comprehensive and holistic care for people living with HIV.

Integrated care models have been proven to improve treatment outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance patient satisfaction (WHO, 2019). Untreated mental health disorders impose a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems. Restructuring mental health interventions can lead to cost savings by preventing avoidable hospitalizations, reducing emergency department visits, and minimizing the need for expensive medical interventions (Chisholm et al., 2016). By promoting equity and social justice, the project will promote the realization of the right to health for all individuals, regardless of their HIV status.

Moreover, in addressing these challenges, technology has emerged as a promising tool for evolving healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes, particularly in resource-limited settings. With the universal adoption of mobile devices across various socioeconomic divisions, mHealth involvements provides a scalable and cost-effective approach to addressing barriers to healthcare access, enhancing patient engagement, and promoting health equity (Agarwal et al., 2016). Where traditional healthcare infrastructure may be limited by geographical challenges and inadequate resources, the incorporation of mHealth technology holds huge possibility to catalyze transformative changes in healthcare delivery and population health. Many low- and middle-income countries, faces significant challenges in the effective delivery of health care services to its population, particularly in remote and underserved areas. Challenges faced by patients whilst accessing health care services include fear of discrimination, high cost, prolonged waiting times, and long queues. In spite of a lot of progress made in combating these challenges, there is still a need to bridge the yawning gaps between developed and developing nations through knowledge sharing platforms to help adopt best practices.

VENUE

HPSCMHCC 2024 will be taking place in Mississauga Ontario, Canada. HPSCMHCC 2024 team is delighted to be using the facility in Mississauga as the official venue of the HIV PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELLING AND MOBILE HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2024. The Conference will be held at prime location of Conference Room, 6660 Kennedy Rd Mississauga, ON L5T 2M9 Canada.

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

The HIV PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELLING AND MOBILE HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2024 brings together Health Officials, Traditional Leaders, Government Officials, Religious Leaders, Business executives and industry leaders driving the transition of Mental Health Interventions for People Living with HIV Through Mobile Health Technology. Organizations and industries would be able to showcase their latest technologies and innovations, helping to build momentum.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Additional expenses

The Summit pass during the event for local attendees within Canada are to request for a code to enable reduce their conference fees to 200 CAD, but for international attendees are to register with an amount of 500 CAD to reserve a seat to the event. However, you are responsible for your travel to and from the event, accommodation, and any additional food / drinks you may consume outside of the scheduled functions. Only a Designated Delegates, Speakers and special Guest of Honors attending from outside Canada would be taken care off in terms of their ticket and accommodation and their entire travel expenses.

ELIGIBILITY
All eligibility details are stated in the category description. We reserve the right to cancel any registrations which do not meet our registration criteria.

CANCELLATION BY DELEGATE (YOU):

We are unable to refund any registration fee outside the 3-day cooling-off period after completion of registration. You must contact us in advance of the conference to substitute as on-the-day changes might not be accepted. Delegate places are for the named delegate only and cannot be transferred on the day of the conference.

CANCELLATION BY US:

We reserve the right to cancel any registrations which do not meet our eligibility criteria, or which exceed our quota. Our team is not liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by you or your organization if the conference is cancelled or postponed.

PROGRAMME CHANGES

Circumstances beyond the control of the Organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations, or cancellations of a speaker and/or program topic. Our Team reserves the right to alter the program wherever necessary without penalty or liability. Any alterations will be updated on the web page of the Organizers without unreasonable delay.

RECORDING THE EVENT

All unauthorized photography and the recording or transmission of audio or visual material, data or information is expressly prohibited. You consent to filming and sound recording and photography of the summit as a delegate and you consent to the use by us of any such recording or photography anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing, and other purposes.

YOUR DATA

The information provided when registering is confidential and will be used strictly for administrative purposes in relation to your participation at the HPSCMHCC 2024. By registering for this event, you will automatically be added as an attendee to the event app so that you can view the most up to date agenda and network with other delegates who are registered to attend. We take the privacy of your data very seriously and any personal data you provide us with will not be shared with 3rd parties unless you have consented for us to do so.

WHO ATTENDS?

The HPSCMHCC 2024 will welcome over 100 delegates across the continent, representatives of Health officials / Agencies, City Leaders, Traditional Authorities, Religious leaders, UN agencies, Non-profit Organizations, Educational Institutions & Private Sector. An event that allows sharing different perspectives as well as high level expertise from Health Agencies all over the world. Discussions will be intense and focus on demonstrating the impact that Health awareness represents in our day-to-day activities.

REGISTRATION:

We are delighted to be able to welcome delegates from the Non-Profit organizations, Academic Sectors, Business Entities, Government Institutions, traditional Authorities, and individuals to participate in the HPSCMHCC 2024. Please note that international delegates are to register with a fee of 500 Canadian dollars before an invitation letter be issued out. Participants attending the summit within Canada are to request for code to enable reduce the amount to 200 CAD for their registration before attending. However, you are responsible for your travel to and from the event, accommodation, and any additional food / drinks you may consume outside of the scheduled functions.

REGISTRATION:

Registration fee must be paid to the organizers through the website payment gateway or Bank transfer, please contact us on +1 (437) 214 6140 or +1 (437) 992-0310 if you have any Concerns. If you have any technical issues with this process or group bookings (3 or more delegates), please call or contact us on. Email:[email protected] or [email protected]

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