10th EPN Biennial Forum 2026 – Call for Abstracts
The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) invites abstract submissions for its 10th Biennial Forum, taking place 5–9 October 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia, hosted in partnership with the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) and Pharmaconnect Africa.
Convened under the theme "Sustainable and Resilient Health Systems for Last-Mile Access in Africa," the Forum brings together policymakers, faith-based health leaders, pharmaceutical professionals, researchers, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders to exchange evidence-based solutions for underserved communities across Africa. Of particular relevance to the FESTMIH community are the strong links to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), health equity, and last-mile access.
Abstracts are welcomed under the following sub-themes:
- Health Systems Transformation, Sustainable Financing & Resilience
- Primary Health Care, Equity & Last-Mile Access
- Medicines Access, Local Manufacturing & Regulatory Systems
- Digital Innovation, Health Supply Chain & Climate-Smart Technologies
- Clinical Stewardship, Patient Safety & Rational Medicines Use
Submission at a glance
- Oral and poster presentations welcome
- Both Scientific Research and Best Practice/Programme Implementation abstracts accepted
- Languages: English or French
- Maximum length: 500 words
- Submission deadline: 10 July 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 30 August 2026
Submit your abstract & learn more:
https://bit.ly/EPN-forum-2026
Inquiries: [email protected]
