7th Annual Scientific Conference
Join us in Addis Ababa for our flagship scientific conference. We invite researchers, healthcare professionals, and educators to submit their work and contribute to the future of healthcare in Ethiopia and beyond.
- Date:23–24 April, 2026
- Venue: Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Conference Theme: Advancing Quality of Health Care and Medical Education through Evidence, Innovation, and Technology.
Conference Sub-Themes
Sub-theme 1: Evidence Generation and Translation in Healthcare
- Original clinical and public health research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing national health priorities and emerging challenges.
- Evidence-based strategies and innovative interventions for the prevention, management, and long-term control of acute and chronic health conditions.
- Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
- Translation of research findings into clinical guidelines, health policy frameworks, and actionable healthcare improvements.
- Investigating the impact of environmental changes and climate-related factors on local health outcomes.
Sub-theme 2: Innovation in Medical and Health Science Education and Workforce Development
- Implementation of integrated, learner-centered curricula and modern student assessment tools.
- Advancements in e-learning platforms, virtual classroom environments, and hybrid learning models.
- Enhancement of clinical and technical skills through simulation, virtual reality (VR), and hands-on training.
- Strengthening academic excellence through faculty mentorship, peer-coaching, and transformative leadership development.
- Strategic models for health workforce planning and the promotion of professional ethics.
Sub-theme 3: Digital Health Systems and Virtual Care
- Transitioning to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to improve patient data safety, interoperability, and accuracy.
- Expanding specialty care reach through telemedicine and remote consultation platforms in healthcare.
- Addressing the legal, ethical, and technical aspects of health data privacy and security.
- Utilizing big data and digital tools for disease surveillance and population health.
- Deploying mobile health (mHealth) innovations for real-time patient monitoring and health promotion.
Sub-theme 4: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health
- Applications of machine learning in medical imaging, pathology, and automated laboratory analysis.
- Utilization of predictive AI to forecast patient outcomes, and disease outbreaks.
- Exploring the role of smart algorithms (such as Large Language Models) in precision medicine.
- Development of frameworks for AI data bias mitigation, algorithmic transparency, and patient privacy.
- Strategies for integrating AI tools into existing clinical workflows without operational disruption.
Sub-theme 5: Quality Improvement (QI) and Patient Safety
- Application of quality improvement principles in clinical settings.
- Strengthening incident reporting systems, root cause analysis, and medication safety protocols.
- Establishing pathways toward national and international institutional healthcare accreditation.
- Enhancement of the patient experience through family involvement and shared decision-making models.
- Systematically reviewing healthcare performance through clinical audits and corrective feedback loops.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure your abstract is considered, please adhere to the following technical requirements:
- Title: Bold the title, capitalize all major words
- Authors: List all authors and affiliations; underline the presenting author.
- Structure: Background, Objective, Methods, Result/Discussion, Conclusion/Recommendation)
- Word Limit:Maximum 300 words
- Keywords:3 to 5 keywords
- Font:Times New Roman, Size 12
How to Submit
- Send your abstract via email to: conference2026@sphmmc.edu.et
- Subject Line:Indicate the relevant Sub-theme Number and your preferred format (Oral or Poster) presentation.
Important Dates
- January 31, 2026:Abstract Submission Opens
- March 8, 2026:Abstract Submission Deadline
- March 19, 2026:Notification of Acceptance
Opportunities & Awards
- A limited number of travel grants are available for selected presenters traveling from outside Addis Ababa.
- Awards will be presented for Outstanding Oral Presentation and Outstanding Poster Presentation during the closing ceremony.
