9th WONCA Africa Region Conference 2026

The 9th WONCA Africa Region Conference is organised by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Africa region, bringing together family medicine and primary care professionals from across the continent.

## About this conference The conference takes place September 10-11, 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana, under the theme "We Are One: Africa united to advance planetary health through collaboration and resource alignment in Primary Health Care." Sessions focus on primary healthcare delivery, climate change and health, family medicine development in Africa, and youth engagement in health solutions, framed around developing "African solutions to African problems." For Ugandan family medicine and primary care practitioners, the conference is a chance to exchange practical experience with peers from across Africa on climate-health links and strengthening primary care systems. Co-chaired by Dr. Claire Brockbank and Prof. Billy Tsima, it makes a specific effort to include francophone delegates, with French interpretation and translated materials.

## Who should attend - Family medicine practitioners and trainees - Primary healthcare professionals and researchers - Allied health professionals - Medical students and postgraduate trainees in family medicine - Health professionals working on climate change and health

## What's available - French-language interpretation and translated conference materials for francophone delegates - Poster presentation opportunities - Dedicated support for francophone delegates

## How to register or submit Abstracts, including French-language submissions, are submitted online via the conference website (woncaafrica2026.org/abstracts/). Registration is completed online at woncaafrica2026.org/wonca-registration/, with fees varying by category (trainee, allied health professional, student, or accompanying person) and confirmation documents required, such as proof of training status, professional council registration, or university enrollment. Fees rise after the specified deadline, so early registration is recommended.

## Key dates - Registration deadline (before rate increase): 30 August 2026 - Event: 10-11 September 2026, Gaborone, Botswana

No fees are required simply to learn about this conference. Check WONCA Africa's official site for the latest registration details.