Conference: 3rd Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine 2026 (MICOHEDMED 2026)
Date: 21 October 2026
Location: North Aceh, Indonesia (Hybrid)
Website: https://proceedings.unimal.ac.id/micohedmed/issue/current

It is a great pleasure to present the 3rd Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine (MICOHEDMED) 2026 and its proceedings, organized by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia. With the theme “Advancing Sustainable Collaboration in Health, Medicine, and Disaster Management for a Resilient Society”, the conference brings together experts, scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge and experiences in health, medicine, and disaster.

Aceh has experienced major natural disasters, such as the tsunami on 26 December 2004 and, most recently, the catastrophic floods and landslides of 26 November 2025, which affected communities and health systems. Located at the northern tip of Sumatra and bordering the Indian Ocean, Aceh remains exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, and other climate-related hazards. These experiences underscore the reason for holding MICOHEDMED 2026: to strengthen preparedness and response through scientific knowledge, community capacity, and resilient health systems.

Against this background, MICOHEDMED 2026 brings together diverse experiences and perspectives, connecting local disaster-related experiences with broader global scientific perspectives. While disaster-related issues remain a central focus of the conference, the proceedings reflect a broader interdisciplinary scope, featuring research in clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, and public health. We hope these contributions will stimulate discussion, further research, and evidence-informed approaches to health and medicine.

Finally, we extend our sincere appreciation to the authors, editors, reviewers, and the MICOHEDMED 2026 committee for their valuable contributions to the conference. We also gratefully acknowledge the support provided by Atlantis Press in the successful publication of these conference proceedings.

North Aceh, October 2026