Theme -Transforming Emergency Care in Africa: Innovation, Integration and Inclusion
The African Federation for Emergency Medicine (AFEM) and Emergency Association of Tanzania (EMAT) welcomes you to the world’s only scientific conference on emergency care in Africa.
Our theme: Transforming Emergency Care in Africa: Innovation, Integration, and Inclusion”.
The African Federation for Emergency Medicine, established in 2009, is committed to supporting universal access to high-quality emergency care across Africa. Our mission centres on strengthening emergency care systems continent-wide through collaborative leadership, advocacy, strategic partnerships, policy development, educational guidance, and research tailored to the African context.
AFEM is proud to co-host the 8th African Conference on Emergency Medicine – our flagship scientific conference and the largest emergency care conference in the African region – alongside the Emergency Medicine Association of Tanzania. Supporting this biennial gathering is SUPADEL, AFEM’s peer-to-peer sponsorship model to ensure broad delegate access and foster cross-border collaboration among emergency care professionals at all levels.
Together, we are advancing emergency care through shared expertise, strong local partnerships, and our collective commitment to delivering high-quality emergency care in Africa.
Karibu Tanzania!
The Emergency Medicine Association of Tanzania (EMAT), was established in 2011, is dedicated to advancing and promoting quality emergency care in Tanzania. EMAT collaborates with local and international stakeholders to strengthen emergency care systems both nationally and across Africa.
The Association has played a key role in training healthcare providers through accredited emergency care courses, conferences, and zonal chapters. EMAT is a recognized training center for WHO, the American Heart Association (AHA), Primary Trauma Care (PTC), and other institutions. Today, EMAT supports over 105 Emergency Medicine Departments across the country, from primary health care to specialized centers
Arusha is a major city in northern Tanzania, often called the “Safari Capital of Tanzania” due to its proximity to iconic national parks. Situated near Mount Meru and surrounded by rolling hills, it blends urban energy with breathtaking natural beauty. Arusha is a cultural crossroads, influenced by Maasai traditions, colonial history, and modern Tanzanian life.
