Call for papers
Submit your abstract for Siddha Mauritius 2026
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2nd International Siddha Medicine Conference (ISMC) 2026 · 27 – 28 – 29 November 2026 · SMA Academy, Kaylasson, Nicolay Street, Port Louis, Mauritius
The Scientific Committee invites original research papers, systematic reviews, case studies and practice-based essays aligned with the four conference themes. Abstracts of 250–350 words may be written in English or Tamil, and every submission receives a reply by email.
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30 September 2026
Deadline for abstract submission
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First week of October 2026
Paper selection results conveyed to authors
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31 October 2026
Deadline for final paper submission
Abstracts are invited under the four conference themes: Foundations & Science of Siddha Medicine; Public Health & Medicinal Plants; Heritage & the Global Diaspora; Education, Innovation & the Future. Submit your abstract by email to siddha.mauritius@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Abstract Submission – Siddha Mauritius 2026’, or via the submission form.
Author notice
Researchers, clinicians, traditional practitioners, academicians, scientists, public health experts, policymakers and postgraduate students are welcome to submit abstracts. All accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings with ISBN/DOI assignment, and selected high-quality papers will be forwarded for peer-reviewed journal publication.
Questions about submissions: siddha.mauritius@gmail.com
Conference themes
Foundations and science of Siddha medicine
Where ancient wisdom meets modern validation — the roots of the Siddha tradition alongside the scientific evidence supporting its practice today.
Public health and medicinal plants
From prevention to plant — how Siddha medicine addresses today's health challenges, and how we safeguard the natural resources it depends on.
Heritage and the global diaspora
Carrying the tradition forward — through time, via manuscripts and oral knowledge, and across borders, through the communities practising Siddha medicine worldwide.
Education, innovation and the future
Building the next generation of practice — from curriculum and professional standards to artificial intelligence, telemedicine and biotechnology.