School of Public Health

Dr. Ashish Joshi Featured as Plenary Speaker at the 57th APACPH Conference 2026

Friday, 23 October 2026

The 57th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference 2026, held October 20-23, 2026, in Tainan, Taiwan, brought together leading public health experts, researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and students from across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world in Tainan, Taiwan. Hosted by National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), the conference focused on the theme, "Leveraging Healthcare Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Public Health and Wellness," highlighting the growing role of digital innovation in addressing complex public health challenges. The conference attracted 1,216 participants representing 50 nationalities and featured 948 scientific abstracts from 44 countries and regions.

Among the conference highlights was a plenary presentation by Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished University Professor at the University of Memphis School of Public Health. Dr. Joshi explored the transformative impact of digital health technologies across the Asia-Pacific region, including mobile health applications, health information technologies, wearable devices, telehealth, and telemedicine. His presentation examined how these innovations are improving healthcare delivery, strengthening health system resilience, and enhancing preparedness for future public health emergencies.

Highlighting pathways forward, Dr. Joshi underscored the importance of establishing robust health data governance frameworks, developing secure and interoperable digital infrastructure, and fostering sustained investments in public health technology. He also emphasized the critical role of policy support, multidisciplinary partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration in ensuring that digital transformation benefits all communities.

A key focus of his remarks was the growing importance of public health diplomacy and international cooperation in developing shared approaches to health data exchange, privacy protection, interoperability standards, and the dissemination of digital public health best practices. He noted that collaborative regional efforts will be essential to maximizing the benefits of technology while safeguarding public trust and promoting health equity.

Dean Joshi APACPH Speaking

Dean Joshi reciving Certificate of Appreciation at APACPH

Dean Joshi receiving Certificate of Appreciation at APACPH

Dr. Ashsih Joshi, Dean and Distinguished Professor UofM SPH (fourth from right) APACPH with other conference participants

Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished Professor UofM SPH (fourth from right) APACPH with other conference participants

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