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AHA Ghana Conference 2026.

Global innovation, African implementation. Nine specialties, two days, one continent.
  • Fri 18 – Sat 19 December 2026
  • Marriott Hotel Accra, Ghana
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9
Clinical specialties
10
Faculty leaders
2 days
Plus pre- and post-conference events
Free
For African clinicians
18–19 Dec · Accra
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The first pan-African clinical conference of its kind.

The AHA Ghana Conference is the premier gathering for healthcare leaders, clinicians, researchers, innovators and policymakers committed to transforming healthcare delivery across Africa.

Building on AHA’s mission to strengthen health systems, expand access to quality care and accelerate medical innovation, it brings together a dynamic community for two days of learning, collaboration and impact.

Current treatment landscapes

Expert-led clinical reviews across nine high-impact specialties, from leading African and global clinicians.

African-led innovation

Real-world implementation stories from clinicians and innovators working across diverse health systems.

Case-based learning

Specialty sessions tailored to the continent’s clinical realities, not generic global guidelines.

A continental network

Two days with peers, industry partners and global experts committed to advancing equitable healthcare.

The program, 16–19 December.

Two conference days across nine specialties, plus pre- and post-conference events. Times are Accra time (GMT).
Wed 16 DecPre-conferenceThu 17 DecPre-conferenceFri 18 DecDay 1Sat 19 DecDay 2 · post-conference
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Community Medical Outreach and Health Screening

Focus areas: Hematology · Asthma & Respiratory Health · Basic Primary Care
1:00 – 3:00 PM

Advisory Board I on Market Access Invite only

Sponsorship available upon request
4:00 – 8:00 PM

Cultural Experience Invite only

Immersive Ghanaian cultural programming for speakers, sponsors and attendees.
8:00 – 8:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:15 – 9:15 AM

Cardiology Session

Prof. Blanche Cupido, MBChB · University of Cape Town, South Africa
9:15 – 10:15 AM

Nephrology Session

Erika Nnang Obada, MD · Rein & Portefeuille Consulting, France & Cameroon
10:15 – 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Pediatrics Session

Annie N. Kotto, MD · Lifestages Pediatrics, USA & Cameroon
12:00 – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Restaurant & Lounge
1:30 – 2:30 PM

Women’s Health Session

Amma Agyemang, MD PhD · LSU Health Sciences Center, USA & Ghana
2:30 – 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Infectious Disease Session

Prof. Mohamed El-Kassas, MD · Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
4:00 – 5:00 PM

Gastroenterology Session

Lewis R. Roberts, MD PhD · Mayo Clinic, USA & Ghana
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Dinner Reception · Special Presentation on Patient Advocacy in Africa

Enam Sefakor Bankas, MD · Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
8:00 – 8:15 AM

Day 2 Welcome

8:15 – 9:15 AM

Oncology Session

Nesrine Mejri, MD · University Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
9:15 – 10:15 AM

Hematology Session

Shidestini Martinez, MD · Louisiana State University, USA
10:15 – 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM

AI for Medicine Session

Franck Tchafa, PhD · Texas, USA & Cameroon
11:45 AM

Closing & Farewell

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch

Restaurant & Lounge
1:00 – 3:00 PM

Advisory Board II on Sickle Cell Disease Invite only

Post-conference event · sponsorship available upon request

Nine focus areas. One program.

Each track is curated around the highest-burden conditions in African healthcare today, paired with the global expertise needed to advance them.
Fri 18 · 8:15 AM

Cardiology

Advances in cardiovascular diagnostics, prevention and treatment, with a focus on reducing Africa’s growing burden of heart disease.
Session leadProf. Blanche Cupido
Fri 18 · 9:15 AM

Nephrology

Tackling the rising burden of kidney disease through improved screening, dialysis access and CKD prevention.
Session leadDr. Erika Nnang Obada
Fri 18 · 10:45 AM

Pediatrics

Strengthening child health outcomes by addressing infectious diseases, nutrition, neonatal care and chronic conditions.
Session leadDr. Annie N. Kotto
Fri 18 · 1:30 PM

Women’s Health

Elevating maternal, reproductive and preventive health by addressing disparities and promoting evidence-based practice.
Session leadDr. Amma Agyemang
Fri 18 · 3:00 PM

Infectious Disease

Addressing high-impact threats, including HIV, TB, malaria and emerging pathogens, through updated clinical guidelines.
Session leadProf. Mohamed El-Kassas
Fri 18 · 4:00 PM

Gastroenterology

Enhancing diagnosis and management of digestive and liver diseases, with emphasis on hepatitis and GI cancers.
Session leadDr. Lewis R. Roberts
Sat 19 · 8:15 AM

Oncology

Improving cancer detection, treatment and survivorship through multidisciplinary collaboration and access to modern therapies.
Session leadDr. Nesrine Mejri
Sat 19 · 9:15 AM

Hematology

Advancing care for blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, anemia and hematologic malignancies.
Session leadDr. Shidestini Martinez
Sat 19 · 10:45 AM

AI for Medicine

Exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance diagnostics, clinical decision-making and health-system performance.
Session leadFranck Tchafa, PhD
Plus a special presentation on patient advocacy in Africa at the Day 1 dinner reception, led by Dr. Enam Sefakor Bankas.

The faculty.

Ten clinicians and researchers from across Africa and the diaspora, each leading the session in their field.
Portrait of Prof. Blanche Cupido, MBChB

Prof. Blanche Cupido, MBChB

Cardiology
University of Cape Town, South Africa

Cardiologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. Expert in adult congenital heart disease, cardiac imaging, valvular heart disease and heart failure. Past President of the South African Heart Association.

Portrait of Dr. Erika Nnang Obada, MD

Dr. Erika Nnang Obada, MD

Nephrology
Rein & Portefeuille Consulting, France & Cameroon

A pioneer in preventive nephrology in Africa, developing concepts including the application of cindynics to nephrology. Practicing in Cameroon since 2018 after a decade in France, including roles as Hospital Practitioner at the Paris Hospitals.

Portrait of Dr. Annie N. Kotto, MD

Dr. Annie N. Kotto, MD

Pediatrics
Lifestages Pediatrics, USA & Cameroon

A pediatrician with more than 20 years of clinical experience, affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. MD from Temple; pediatric residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Portrait of Dr. Amma Agyemang, MD PhD

Dr. Amma Agyemang, MD PhD

Women’s Health
LSU Health Sciences Center, USA & Ghana

Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at LSU Health New Orleans, specializing in gynecologic oncology. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Accra. MD and PhD in immunology from Harvard.

Portrait of Prof. Mohamed El-Kassas, MD

Prof. Mohamed El-Kassas, MD

Infectious Disease
Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

A world-renowned hepatology expert and principal architect of Egypt's historic elimination of Hepatitis C. President of the SLMENA Foundation. Over 300 peer-reviewed publications.

Portrait of Dr. Lewis R. Roberts, MD PhD

Dr. Lewis R. Roberts, MD PhD

Gastroenterology
Mayo Clinic, USA & Ghana

Peter and Frances Georgeson Professor in Gastroenterology Cancer Research and Distinguished Investigator at the Mayo Clinic. Over 500 articles published. Founder of the Africa HepatoPancreatoBiliary Cancer Consortium.

Portrait of Dr. Nesrine Mejri, MD

Dr. Nesrine Mejri, MD

Oncology
University Tunis El Manar, Tunisia

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Tunis El Manar and Head of Medical Oncology at Abderrahmen Mami Hospital. Led international phase III trials including INAVO122 and BENITO. 50+ peer-reviewed publications.

Portrait of Dr. Shidestini Martinez, MD

Dr. Shidestini Martinez, MD

Hematology
Louisiana State University, USA

A Hematology and Oncology fellow at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Recipient of the Heart of Compassion Award for patient-centered care. Mentors aspiring minority physicians.

Portrait of Franck Tchafa, PhD

Franck Tchafa, PhD

AI for Medicine
Texas, USA & Cameroon

Portrait of Dr. Enam Sefakor Bankas, MD

Dr. Enam Sefakor Bankas, MD

Patient Advocacy
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

A hematologist and certified Project Management Professional. Founder of Sickle Life and co-founder of Heale, improving the health of people living with sickle cell disease and other anemias through education and e-Health solutions.

Africa’s healthcare story is being written. Be in the room.

Two days in Accra with the clinicians, researchers and partners shaping care across the continent.
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Aerial view of the Accra Marriott Hotel, the conference venue

The Marriott Hotel Accra.

A five-star hotel in the heart of Ghana’s capital, minutes from Kotoka International Airport, with modern amenities and the energy of Accra on its doorstep.
  • Address Liberation Road, Airport Residential, Accra
  • Airport Minutes from Kotoka International (ACC)
  • Rooms Discounted AHA group rate for registrants
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Still have a question? Email info@africanhealthcareassociation.com or call +1 (800) 951-1265.

Full access to all conference sessions across both days, conference materials, refreshment breaks, networking lunch on both days, and the welcome reception on Day 1. AHA members also receive lifetime access to session recordings. Travel and accommodation are not included.

Submit a brief application with your country of practice, institution and professional license. Our team reviews applications within two business days and sends a registration link if approved.

It depends on your citizenship. ECOWAS citizens do not need a visa to enter Ghana, and many other countries are eligible for visa on arrival or e-Visa. We provide visa support letters for confirmed registrants who need them.

Not this year. AHA Ghana 2026 is our inaugural conference; CME accreditation is planned for 2027. All 2026 attendees receive a Founding Cohort certificate of participation.

The Marriott Hotel Accra is the official venue. A discounted group rate is available for confirmed registrants; booking details are in your registration confirmation email.

Yes. We welcome sponsors across exhibit, product theater, advisory board, room drop, wellness station and Future of Africa Fellowship opportunities. See the packages.

Yes. Organizations registering 5 or more attendees can request a group rate by emailing info@africanhealthcareassociation.com with the subject “Group Registration”.

Email info@africanhealthcareassociation.com or call +1 (800) 951-1265. We’re happy to help with registration, sponsorship, travel or accessibility.

18–19 Dec · AccraFree for African clinicians
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