CONFERENCE
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Date: 27–29 October 2026
Venue: Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
The Africa Primary Health Care Transformation & Investment Summit (APHCTIS 2026) is a high-level international health conference and exhibition designed to accelerate the transformation of primary health care systems across Africa through strategic investment, innovation, technology, partnerships, and policy collaboration.
APHCTIS 2026 will convene government leaders, ministers of health, global development partners, healthcare investors, donor agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment manufacturers, hospitals, research institutions, digital health innovators, NGOs, multilateral organizations, and private-sector stakeholders to address Africa’s most urgent healthcare challenges and unlock sustainable solutions.
The summit is positioned as a premier continental platform for advancing universal health coverage, reducing maternal and child mortality, strengthening health infrastructure, improving healthcare financing, promoting local pharmaceutical manufacturing, and driving foreign direct investment into Africa’s healthcare ecosystem.
The 3-day event will feature:
- High-level ministerial dialogues
- Strategic investment forums
- International exhibitions
- Technical sessions and panel discussions
- Innovation showcases
- B2B and B2G networking meetings
- Technical sessions and panel discussions
- Innovation showcases
- B2B and B2G networking meetings
APHCTIS 2026 aims to bridge the gap between healthcare needs and sustainable investment opportunities by creating direct engagement between governments, healthcare providers, manufacturers, investors, and development organizations.
- Strengthen Africa’s primary healthcare systems
- Promote healthcare investment and public-private partnerships
- Reduce maternal and child mortality rates
- Expand access to quality healthcare services
- Encourage local and international healthcare manufacturing
- Accelerate adoption of digital health and medical innovation
- Facilitate technology transfer and capacity development
- Promote health security and emergency preparedness
- Support implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- Foster regional and global healthcare collaboration
- Primary Health Care Systems
- Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
- Medical Equipment & Hospital Infrastructure
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- Digital Health & Telemedicine
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Public Health & Disease Control
- Healthcare Financing & Insurance
- Health Workforce Development
- Nutrition & Community Health
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Healthcare Investment Opportunities in Africa
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APHCTIS 2026 is expected to attract:
- Ministers and policymakers from across Africa
- International donor agencies and development partners
- Global healthcare manufacturers and suppliers
- Investors and financial institutions
- Hospitals and healthcare providers
- Academic and research institutions
- NGOs and civil society organizations
- Startups and technology innovators
- Thousands of delegates and visitors from around the world
APHCTIS 2026 is expected to catalyze strategic partnerships, investment commitments, policy reforms, and innovative healthcare solutions that will contribute significantly to strengthening Africa’s healthcare systems and improving health outcomes for millions of people across the continent.
The summit also seeks to position Nigeria as a leading hub for healthcare investment, innovation, manufacturing, and international health collaboration in Africa.
Transforming Primary Healthcare Systems Through Strategic Investment
Exploring sustainable financing models and investment opportunities to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Africa.
Universal Health Coverage in Africa: Challenges, Innovations & Opportunities
Strategies for expanding affordable and equitable healthcare access across urban and rural communities.
Strengthening Maternal, Newborn & Child Healthcare in Africa
Innovative approaches to reducing maternal and infant mortality through integrated healthcare systems.
Healthcare Infrastructure Development and Modernization in Africa
Building resilient hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and healthcare facilities for future healthcare demands.
Digital Health Revolution: AI, Telemedicine & Smart Healthcare Solutions
How artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and digital technologies are transforming healthcare delivery.
Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Supply Chain Resilience
Promoting local drug production, reducing import dependency, and strengthening medicine accessibility.
Medical Equipment Manufacturing & Healthcare Industrialization in Africa
Unlocking opportunities for local manufacturing, assembly, and distribution of medical technologies.
Healthcare Financing, Insurance & Public-Private Partnerships
Innovative funding models and partnerships for sustainable healthcare systems.
Building Africa’s Future Healthcare Workforce
Addressing workforce shortages, training, retention, and capacity development for healthcare professionals.
Pandemic Preparedness, Health Security & Emergency Response Systems
Lessons learned from global health emergencies and strategies for future resilience.
Nutrition, Food Security & Community Health Development
The role of nutrition and food systems in strengthening public health outcomes.
Women Leadership in Healthcare Transformation
Empowering women leaders driving innovation, policy, and healthcare reforms across Africa.
Climate Change, Environmental Health & Disease Prevention
Understanding the impact of climate change on healthcare systems and disease patterns.
Advancing Diagnostics, Laboratory Systems & Precision Medicine
Improving healthcare outcomes through advanced diagnostics and laboratory innovation.
Investment Opportunities in Africa’s Healthcare Sector
Connecting investors, healthcare entrepreneurs, and governments to unlock healthcare growth.
Smart Hospitals & Future Healthcare Technologies
Exploring next-generation hospitals, connected healthcare systems, and automation technologies.
Healthcare Innovation & Startup Ecosystem in Africa
Supporting African health-tech startups, innovators, and emerging healthcare enterprises.
Data, Research & Evidence-Based Healthcare Policy
Using healthcare data, research, and analytics to improve decision-making and policy implementation.
Strengthening Rural Healthcare Access & Community-Based Care
Strategies for expanding healthcare access to underserved and remote populations.
The Future of Primary Healthcare in Africa: Collaboration, Innovation & Sustainability
A high-level ministerial and global leadership dialogue on the future direction of healthcare transformation in Africa.
Proposed Sub-Themes
- Healthcare Investment
- Digital Health
- Medical Manufacturing
- Public Health Innovation
- Maternal & Child Health
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- Health Financing
- Nutrition & Community Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Suggested Special Executive Forums
- Ministers of Health Leadership Forum
- Africa Healthcare Investment Roundtable
- CEO Healthcare Leadership Summit
- Donor & Development Partners Forum
- Healthcare Innovation Pitch Competition
- Women in Healthcare Leadership Forum
- Youth & Future Health Leaders Forum
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.