BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
On behalf of the organizers, I am delighted to invite you all to participate in the 8th Annual International Public Health Conference of the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP), tagged “Sierra Leone 2026.”This year’s conference is proudly held in collaboration with the Institute for Health Professionals Development (IHPD), Sierra Leone, and Njala University, Sierra Leone. The conference will take place from 10th – 12th November 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
ORGANISED BY :
African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP) is a dedicated assembly of healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds, united by our mission to reduce the burden of disease in Africa. Our collective expertise and commitment drive us to improve health outcomes and promote well-being across the continent. Together, we strive to create a healthier future for all Africans through innovative, collaborative, and culturally sensitive healthcare solutions.
In collaboration with:
Institute for Health Professionals Development (IHPD) Sierra Leone
Njala university Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone 2026
FOCUS AREAS
Non - Communicable Diseases
Healthcare worker shortages
Inadequate health financing systems
Countries before Sierra Leone
DR. AUSTIN DEMBY FAIPH
Minister of Health Sierra Leone
Ayodele Bankole James FAIPH
Registrar CEO African Institute of Public Health Professionals
Professor Alhassan Fouard Kanu FAIPH
Chair AIPHP Sierra Leone and CEO and founder IHPD
Dr. Ishata Nannie M. Conteh FAIPH
PROF. CHARLES SENESSIE FAIPH
Deputy Minister of Health Sierra Leone
Prof. Mohamed Kemoh Rogers
Dean, School of Public Health, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
PROF. NICOLAS CRISP FAIPH
Public Health Specialist & Deputy Director General National Insurance South Africa
Naeema Hassan Al-Quasser PhD
(FANN FAIPH) Global Health and Sustainable Development expert
DR. Esso Linda
Director Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training Program (CAFETP) & Lecturer University of Yaounde, Cameroon
DR. NDUMISO TSHUMA FAIPH
Executive Director Best Health Solutions
POSTERS PRESENTATION AT THE 7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
CONFERENCE BANK DETAILS
1. International Participants : Payments in USD
- Account Name: African Institute of Public Health Professionals
- Bank Name: United Bank For Africa (UBA)
- Account No. 3003290946
- Swift Code: UNAFNGLA
- IBAN: 033083379.
2. Sierra Leone Participants:
- Account Name: Institute for Health Professionals Development (SL) Ltd.
- Account No (BBAN): 003001166973112139
- Bank Name: Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited.
CONFERENCE FEES
- Early brid $250 before June 30th
- Regular $300 before August 30th
- Late Registration $350 before October 30th
- Onsite Registration $400
- Early bird $300 b. Regular $350
- Late Registration $400
- Onsite $450
- Members of AIPHP $100 (2,460 SLL)
- Non Members $150 (3,690 SLL)
- Undergraduate Students (International) $50
4. Postgraduate Students $150 (3,690SLL)
5. Online ( International Participants ) $100
Bintumani Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
Sierra Palms Resort
New Brookfields Hotel
Country Lodge Hotel
Hotel Barmoi
The Family Kingdom hotel
The international conferences of the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP) have emerged as significant platforms for advancing public health discourse, collaboration, and capacity building across Africa and beyond. These conferences reflect the Institute’s core mission of reducing the burden of disease and strengthening health systems through knowledge sharing and professional networking.
Participating in the 7th AIPHP Conference as an attendee, institutional partner, Programme Director, and Chair of Logistics was a truly enriching and rewarding experience. Representing Tshwane University of Technology at this level provided an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both the scientific programme and the successful execution of the conference. The event fostered impactful collaboration, showcased high-quality research, and strengthened networks across Africa. Leading logistics and programme coordination offered valuable insights into large-scale conference management, while reinforcing the importance of teamwork, innovation, and excellence in advancing resilient and inclusive public health systems.