5th International Conferenceon Public Health in Africa(CPHIA 2026)

November 23–27, 2026

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

30,000+ Expected Attendees

Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty: Transformation from health dependency and vulnerability to ownership and resilience

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November 23–27, 2026 • Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

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Why attend CPHIA 2026?

Be part of Africa's most influential health convening.

  • 10 Years of Africa CDC

  • Africa's Health Security & Sovereignty

  • High-level Policy Dialogue

  • African Innovation and Solutions

  • Partnership, Investment and Action

Summit Experience

What to Expect at CPHIA 2026

Five days of transformative discussions, groundbreaking research presentations, and unparalleled networking opportunities

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Conference Programme

Conference Tracks

CPHIA 2026 will feature comprehensive tracks addressing the most pressing public health challenges facing Africa

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Track 01

Elevating Africa as a leader in a reformed and inclusive global health architecture

Africa at the center of continental and global priority setting

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Track 02

Institutionalisation of Pandemic Prevention Preparedness & Response in Africa

Public health threats directly affect continental health security

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Track 03

African stakeholders’ empowerment and alignment to predictable, innovative and blended financing

Advancing self-reliance and health security through innovative and sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

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Track 04

Primary Health Care, digital transformation and AI-enabled health system

Empowering a healthier Africa through digital innovation and artificial intelligence to facilitate evidence based service delivery at primary health care level

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Unlocking opportunities for local manufacturing in Africa

The journey to building health security in Africa through the continent's ability to manufacture all health products

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Climate, health security, and African resilience

Climate change and One Health: Strengthening African health security

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Calls for Participation

Multiple opportunities to contribute to CPHIA and share your work with Africa's public health community.

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Call for Abstracts

Submit your research findings aligning with conference tracks for consideration for presentation at CPHIA 2026

Deadline

September 15th, 2026

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Side Events

Submit your application to host your own session during the conference week

Deadline

September 15th, 2026

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Exhibitions

Apply for space to showcase your health innovations and technologies

Deadline

September 15th, 2026

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Scholarships

Submit high quality abstracts for potential consideration for travel scholarships to attend CPHIA 2026

Deadline

September 15th, 2026

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Featured Speakers

Learn from Africa's Health Leaders

CPHIA 2026 brings together heads of state, ministers, researchers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond

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Dr. Jean Kaseya
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Jean Kaseya

Director General

Africa CDC

Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Conference Venue

Experience Ethiopia's Capital

Addis Ababa, the diplomatic capital of Africa and home to the African Union headquarters, welcomes CPHIA 2026. The city offers a unique blend of rich history, diverse culture, and modern infrastructure.

Getting There

Bole International Airport with direct flights from major cities worldwide

Accommodation

Wide range of hotels from luxury to budget-friendly options near venue

Local Cuisine

Experience authentic local cuisine and world-class coffee

Conference Venue

State-of-the-art conference facilities at Ethiopia

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Conference Highlights

CPHIA Highlights

Relive the moments from previous CPHIA conferences

CPHIA 2025 Highlights

Durban, South Africa - The Durban Promise

CPHIA2023, Opening Ceremony

CPHIA2023, Opening Ceremony

Scientific Sessions

Scientific Sessions

Groundbreaking research presentations

Innovation Showcase

Innovation Showcase

African health tech innovations on display

Youth Pre-Conference CPHIA2022

Youth Pre-Conference CPHIA2022

CPHIA2023, Closing Ceremony

CPHIA2023, Closing Ceremony

CPHI2026, Host Announcement

CPHI2026, Host Announcement

CPHI2026, Host Announcement

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