The 7th APHNI 2025

The 7th Asia-Pacific Partnership on Health and Nutrition Improvement (APHNI) Conference 2025,
"Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Prevent Chronic Disease: Strategies for Sustainable Impact."

Where

The Alana Yogyakarta Hotel and Convention Center

When

Wednesday, November 5th 2025

About The Event

Maternal and child health (MCH) remains a critical priority in Indonesia's public health agenda, as reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3), which aim to reduce the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 live births and end preventable deaths of newborns and children under five by 2030. According to the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) 2022, Indonesia's MMR remains high at 189 per 100,000 live births, while neonatal mortality is 15 per 1.000 live births, and under-five mortality is 24 per 1,000 live births. Additionally, the prevalence of stunting among children under five was reported at 21.6% in 2022 (SSGI 2022), highlighting persistent health and nutrition challenges.

At the same time, Indonesia is experiencing an epidemiological transition, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases becoming the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Data from the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) show that 8.5% of Indonesians are living with diabetes, 34.1% have hypertension, and NCDs account for more than 70% of total deaths nationwide. Many of these chronic diseases originate from risk factors that develop early in life, underscoring the importance of preventive interventions starting from maternal health and early childhood care.

The Government of Indonesia has placed emphasis on strengthening health systems, improving access to quality maternal and child health services, and integrating preventive approaches for NCD risk reduction. However, challenges remain in translating research findings and global evidence-based practices (EBPs) into routine health service delivery, particularly in rural, remote, and resource-limited settings. These challenges include gaps in health workforce capacity, health information systems, funding allocation, and community engagement.

Where

Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are proven interventions supported by rigorous scientific evidence that can effectively improve maternal and child health outcomes and prevent chronic diseases. These include essential antenatal and postnatal care, early initiation of breastfeeding, childhood immunization, screening and management of gestational diabetes and hypertension, and early life nutrition interventions to prevent obesity and metabolic disorders. Integrating evidence-based interventions into Indonesia's health system is critical to ensuring sustainable health improvements and achieving long-term cost-effectiveness.

The seminar, themed "Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Prevent Chronic Disease: Strategies for Sustainable Impact," is designed to provide a platform for health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and share experiences on evidence-based solutions. Discussions will focus on scalable strategies, policy frameworks, and innovations that address both maternal and child health outcomes and chronic disease prevention. By aligning scientific evidence with Indonesia's health policy priorities, the seminar aims to support national health goals, accelerate progress toward the SDGs, and strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the health system.

We are calling all researchers and lecturers of instructors from various universities and other academic institutions, health sciences students, health professionals from various health service facilities to join this event. And also policy Maker from local government, regional, and Nasional Health Office, Social Service, and others and Health professional organizations to work together to discuss Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Prevent Chronic Disease: Strategies for Sustainable Impact

Do not lose this opportunity; take part in the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Health and Nutrition Improvement (APHNI) Conference on November 5th, 2025 which is in order to celebrate 10th Alma Ata University Anniversary & 25th Alma Ata Foundation Anniversary, hosted by Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Alma Ata University. Grab it fast! Register before the conference seats run out. See you at the APHNI Conference.