APCHTIS 2026 Conference Program
Theme: Transforming Primary Healthcare Systems Through Innovation, Investment & Strategic Partnerships
27-29, OCTOBER 2026
Venue: Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
The Africa Primary Healthcare Transformation & Innovation Summit (APHCTIS) 2026 is a landmark continental healthcare exhibition, investment, and conference platform established to accelerate the transformation of healthcare delivery across Nigeria and Africa.
Scheduled to hold from 27–29 October 2026 at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, APHCTIS brings together governments, healthcare leaders, global investors, medical manufacturers, development partners, innovators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers under one strategic platform dedicated to advancing primary healthcare systems and sustainable health development in Africa.
APHCTIS is more than an event — it is a movement toward a healthier, stronger, and economically empowered Africa.
Theme: Policy, Leadership & Healthcare System Transformation
Time | Program Activity |
|---|---|
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Delegate Accreditation |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | International Exhibition Opens |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Arrival of Dignitaries & Special Guests |
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | National Anthem & Opening Ceremony |
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Welcome Address by Organizing Committee |
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Goodwill Messages from Development Partners |
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Keynote Address: Transforming Africa’s Primary Healthcare Systems for Sustainable Development |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Ministerial Panel Discussion: Strengthening Healthcare Governance & Universal Health Coverage in Africa |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch & Exhibition Tour |
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Session 1: Reducing Maternal & Child Mortality Through Strong Primary Healthcare Systems |
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Session 2: Healthcare Financing, Investment & Public-Private Partnerships |
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Tea/Coffee Break & Networking |
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Session 3: Health Policy Reforms & Regional Collaboration in Africa |
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Day 1 Wrap-Up & Strategic Announcements |
Theme: Innovation, Technology & Healthcare Investment
Time | Program Activity |
|---|---|
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Delegate Networking & Exhibition Access |
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Plenary Session: Digital Health, AI & the Future of Healthcare Delivery in Africa |
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Session 4: Medical Equipment Manufacturing & Technology Transfer Opportunities |
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Tea/Coffee Break |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 5: Telemedicine, Health Data & Smart Healthcare Systems |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Investment Forum: Unlocking Healthcare Investment Opportunities in Africa |
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Networking Lunch & B2B Meetings |
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Session 6: Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Supply Chain Resilience |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Startup Innovation Showcase & Pitch Session |
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking Break |
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | CEO Roundtable: Building Sustainable Healthcare Ecosystems in Africa |
Theme: Partnerships, Capacity Development & Sustainable Healthcare Future
Time | Program Activity |
|---|---|
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Morning Networking & Exhibition Access |
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Session 7: Strengthening Community Health & Rural Healthcare Access |
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Session 8: Healthcare Workforce Development & Capacity Building |
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Tea/Coffee Break |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 9: Global Partnerships for Healthcare Transformation in Africa |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Special Session: Emergency Preparedness, Disease Surveillance & Health Security |
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Networking Lunch |
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Plenary: The Future of Primary Healthcare in Africa |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Adoption of Conference Communiqué |
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Awards & Recognition Ceremony |
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Farewell Networking & Exhibition Closing |
- International Healthcare Exhibition
- Ministerial Roundtable Sessions
- Investment & Partnership Forum
- B2B and B2G Meetings
- Startup & Innovation Pavilion
- Healthcare Technology Demonstrations
- Networking & Matchmaking Sessions
- Policy Dialogue Platforms
- Capacity Development Workshops
- Media & International Press Coverage
- Strategic healthcare partnerships
- Investment commitments and MoUs
- Policy recommendations and reforms
- Increased healthcare innovation adoption
- Expanded healthcare manufacturing opportunities
- Improved collaboration between public and private sectors
- Stronger commitment toward reducing maternal and child mortality
- Enhanced regional healthcare cooperation across Africa
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana
Rwanda’s Minister of Health
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar
Health Minister - Egypt
M. Pierre N'Gou Dimba
Ivory coast Minister of health
Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate
Minister of Health - Nigeria
Mohamed Seddik
Algerian Minister of Health
Aaron Motsoaledi
Health Minister- South Africa
Dr. Mustapha Ferjani
Minister of Health- Tunisia
Venue
Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
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A Shared Vision for Africa’s Healthcare Future
APHCTIS 2026 represents a bold commitment to building resilient, accessible, innovative, and sustainable healthcare systems for Africa.
By uniting governments, investors, healthcare institutions, innovators, and development partners, APHCTIS aims to catalyze meaningful change that will improve lives, strengthen economies, and shape the future of healthcare across the African continent.
APHCTIS 2026 welcomes all stakeholders committed to transforming healthcare and advancing a healthier Africa for future generations.
APHCTIS 2026 represents a bold commitment to building resilient, accessible, innovative, and sustainable healthcare systems for Africa.
By uniting governments, investors, healthcare institutions, innovators, and development partners, APHCTIS aims to catalyze meaningful change that will improve lives, strengthen economies, and shape the future of healthcare across the African continent.
APHCTIS 2026 welcomes all stakeholders committed to transforming healthcare and advancing a healthier Africa for future generations.