Themes

9th AFREhealth Annual Conference Β· Kampala, Uganda
Conference Theme
From Innovation to Impact: Strengthening Health Education, Research, and Service Delivery for a Resilient Africa

This year's conference gathers health professionals, researchers, and academics across Africa under four forward-looking subthemes β€” each addressing a critical pillar of health systems resilience and transformation.

Subthemes
Subtheme 1
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Health Education, Research and Service Delivery

Exploring how digital tools and AI are reshaping how health knowledge is taught, discovered, and applied across the continent β€” from smart diagnostics to AI-assisted learning platforms.

Subtheme 2
Strengthening Health Workforce Education and Retention for Resilient & Equitable Health Systems

Addressing the education, training, and retention of health workers β€” the backbone of sustainable health systems β€” with a focus on equity, quality, and long-term workforce planning across Africa.

Subtheme 3
Integrated Approach in Education, Research and Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

Promoting unified strategies that bridge education, research, and disease control β€” tackling both infectious diseases and the rising burden of non-communicable conditions through coordinated, evidence-based action.

Subtheme 4
Building Climate-Resilient Health, Strengthening Community Engagement and Sustainable One Health Partnerships

Championing the One Health approach β€” recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health β€” while building community-led, climate-resilient health systems across Africa.

24th – 26th August 2026
Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda