Focus and Scope

Proceeding Annual Symposium on Hajj and Umrah Medicine (ANSHAR) is a scientific proceeding that publishes research articles, reviews, and case studies in the fields of health sciences, medicine, pharmacy, and healthcare services. This proceeding places a special emphasis on health services within the context of Hajj and Umrah, but it also supports broader research that contributes to drug development, health technology, and the improvement of healthcare quality in general.

The scope of publication includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Clinical Medicine and Healthcare Services
   – Prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases commonly found among Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
   – Communicable and non-communicable diseases in pilgrimage and general populations.
   – Emergency medicine and disaster management.
2. Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development
   – Discovery, formulation, and development of pharmaceutical products.
   – Herbal medicines, supplements, and nutraceuticals, including those based on halal ingredients.
   – Drug therapy management and pharmacovigilance for patients, including pilgrims.
3. Public Health and Epidemiology
   – Surveillance and control of diseases in mass gatherings and general communities.
   – Environmental health, occupational health, and patient safety.
   – Health promotion and community-based disease prevention strategies.
4. Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
   – Nursing care for the elderly and vulnerable groups.
   – Mental health, psychosocial, and spiritual support in healthcare services.
   – Nutrition and dietary management for the general population and pilgrims.
5. Health Policy, Management, and Education
   – Strengthening healthcare systems at local, national, and pilgrimage levels.
   – Education and training of healthcare professionals.
   – Innovation in health technology, biomedical engineering, and digital health applications.