About CPHIA 2026
The International Conference on Public Health in Africa - Building Health Security Through African Unity
What is CPHIA?
The International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) is an annual, African-led platform organized by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to address the continent's most pressing health challenges.
CPHIA brings together heads of state, health ministers, researchers, innovators, and public health practitioners to share evidence-based solutions and align on strategies for building more resilient health systems across the continent.
This event will take place in Ethiopia from 11/23/2026.
Our Mission & Vision
Driving Africa's health agenda through collaboration, innovation, and leadership
Mission
To convene African and global stakeholders to share knowledge, foster partnerships, and catalyze action towards achieving health security and universal health coverage across Africa through locally-driven solutions and continental solidarity.
Vision
A healthy, prosperous, and self-reliant Africa where every citizen has access to quality healthcare, supported by robust health systems, local manufacturing capabilities, and a skilled health workforce.
Core Pillars
CPHIA 2026 focuses on three transformative pillars for African health
Primary Healthcare Transformation
Strengthening primary healthcare systems to deliver quality, accessible care to all Africans as the foundation of universal health coverage.
Predictable Health Financing
Establishing sustainable and predictable financing mechanisms to ensure consistent funding for Africa's health priorities.
Local Manufacturing
Building Africa's capacity to locally manufacture vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics for health security and self-reliance.
Conference History
A legacy of advancing public health across the African continent
Durban, South Africa
The Durban Promise
African Health SovereigntyRabat, Morocco
New Public Health Order
Health System ResilienceLusaka, Zambia
Achieving Health Security
Local ManufacturingKigali, Rwanda
Inaugural Edition
Continental CollaborationConference Tracks
CPHIA 2026 will feature eight comprehensive tracks addressing the most pressing public health challenges facing Africa
The journey to building health security in Africa through the continent's ability to manufacture all health products
Advancing self-reliance and health security through innovative and sustainable health financing for universal health coverage
Revisiting primary health care to advance universal health coverage in Africa
Empowering a healthier Africa through digital innovation and artificial intelligence
Climate change and One Health: Strengthening African health security
Women and youth in Africa: Driving health and innovation across the continent
New horizons in disease responses and emerging health threats
Pandemic resilience and health systems preparedness for optimal prevention, surveillance and response
Conference Hosts
Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Government of Ethiopia
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
African Union
Working towards a united and prosperous Africa
Our Partners
Working together for a healthier Africa