About the conference

The joint Conference of the African Epidemiological Association and the Ghana Epidemiological Society will bring together leading epidemiologists, public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, students, and development partners from across Africa and around the world.

This landmark gathering provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange, scientific dialogue, and collaboration aimed at advancing epidemiological practice and strengthening disease prevention and response systems on the continent.

As Africa continues to face emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, climate-related health threats, and evolving public health challenges, the role of innovation, technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration has never been more critical. The conference will showcase cutting-edge research, innovative tools, and practical solutions that enhance surveillance, laboratory systems, and public health preparedness.

Participants will engage in scientific presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, fostering collaboration between academia, government institutions, international partners, and frontline public health professionals.

Conference Theme

Harnessing Epidemiological Innovation and Technology for Improved Disease Response in Africa

The conference theme emphasizes the growing importance of digital transformation, advanced analytics, laboratory science, and integrated health approaches in strengthening Africa’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to disease threats.Through this theme, the conference aims to highlight how modern epidemiological tools and innovations can transform public health decision-making and improve population health outcomes across Africa.

Conference Tracks

The conference scientific programme will be organized into five thematic tracks designed to reflect priority areas in epidemiology, disease surveillance, and health systems strengthening.

Call for Abstracts

The Organizing Committee invites researchers, public health practitioners, students, policymakers, and professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Submissions should present original research, innovative methodologies, operational experiences, or policy-relevant findings aligned with one of the conference thematic tracks. Selected abstracts will be featured in the conference scientific sessions and may be included in conference proceedings.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Epitrack 1: Digital surveillance and real-time data systems for early outbreak detection

This track will explore innovations in digital health technologies, artificial intelligence, data integration platforms, and real-time surveillance systems that enable faster detection of disease outbreaks and improved decision-making for public health responses.

Epitrack 2: Molecular epidemiology and laboratory innovations for disease control.

Sessions will focus on advances in genomics, pathogen sequencing, diagnostic technologies, and laboratory data systems that enhance outbreak investigations, pathogen tracking, and evidence-based disease control strategies.

Epitrack 3: Integrated community-centered epidemiology for health and environment in the digital age.

This track highlights community-based surveillance, One Health approaches, and environmental epidemiology, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health in the digital era.

Epitrack 4: Translational epidemiology and innovation: from research to policy and practice in vaccines and clinical trials.

From Research to Policy and Practice in Vaccines and Clinical Trials
This track will examine how epidemiological research can be translated into policy, vaccine development, and clinical trial implementation, ensuring that scientific discoveries lead to practical health solutions.

Epitrack 5: Health systems resilience, preparedness, and public health intelligence.

Discussions will focus on strengthening health systems, improving emergency preparedness, enhancing epidemic intelligence, and building resilient public health infrastructures capable of responding to current and future health threats.