Transforming Emergency Care in Africa: Innovation, Integration and Inclusion

The 8th African Conference on Emergency Medicine (AfCEM) is the continent’s flagship scientific conference for emergency care. Hosted by the African Federation for Emergency Medicine (AFEM) and the Emergency Medicine Association of Tanzania (EMAT), this biennial gathering is the world’s only scientific conference dedicated specifically to emergency care in the African context.

Why You Should Attend:

Proximity: Taking place in Arusha, Tanzania, this is a unique opportunity for Ugandan professionals to access world-class training and networking without traveling off the continent.

Scientific Exchange: The conference features keynote presentations, dynamic workshops, and impactful research focused on building resilient health systems.

Sponsorship Opportunities: The conference utilizes SUPADEL, AFEM’s peer-to-peer sponsorship model, designed to ensure broad access for delegates from low-resource settings.

ECAU’s Involvement: As the designated national society representing Uganda within the federation:

Governance & Leadership: ECAU leadership will represent Uganda at the AFEM General Assembly, which convenes in person during the conference to vote on strategic directions and leadership for emergency medicine across Africa.

Research & Advocacy: We encourage all ECAU members to submit abstracts to showcase Uganda’s advancements in emergency care on this global stage.

Regional Collaboration: ECAU acts as the official link between Ugandan professionals and AFEM, facilitating cross-border collaboration to strengthen emergency care systems region-wide.

Save the Date and join the ECAU delegation to Arusha!