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Theme: Investing in Healthy, Economically Viable, and Sustainable Transport Corridors

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The 2026 RCTH will feature the following tracks, representing key themes and topics of special interest to conference attendees.

Track 1

Investment, Partnerships and Community Impact

Resource mobilisation and sustainable corridor financing; innovative and blended financing models; social impact investing and ESG considerations; the business case for health along transport corridors; women and youth economic empowerment; measuring social return on investment; inclusive corridor economies; public-private partnerships.

Track 2

Technology & Innovation

Exploring new and emerging technologies to improve the health security of transport corridors by leveraging technology and innovation to create healthier, safer, and more resilient transport corridors.

  • Digital health and AI for mobile populations; predictive analytics for public health and transport; innovations in disease surveillance and early warning; road safety technologies; telemedicine and remote healthcare delivery; mHealth applications for mobile workers; climate-smart corridor infrastructure.

Track 3

Scientific Evidence & Knowledge Translation

Showcasing recent research findings, practical experiences, and new methodologies relevant to transport corridors and mobile populations, with an emphasis on generating, sharing, and applying evidence to inform policy, practice, and investment decisions.

  • Epidemiology of diseases affecting mobile populations; operational and implementation research on corridor health interventions; pandemic preparedness lessons; monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks; data-driven decision-making; economic analyses and cost-effectiveness; occupational health and safety; environmental sustainability and pollution control.