AfCEM 2026, the 8th African Conference on Emergency Medicine, is a premier continental gathering dedicated to strengthening and advancing emergency care across Africa. This edition is proudly hosted under the leadership of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine (AFEM) and the Emergency Medicine Association of Tanzania (EMAT). AfCEM brings together emergency care professionals, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. The conference serves as a collaborative platform where experts and emerging leaders share knowledge, build networks, and develop strategies that improve emergency care delivery across diverse health systems.
”Join us in Arusha, Tanzania, for AfCEM 2026 as we unite to transform emergency care across Africa and build a healthier, stronger future for all. The conference will take place at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), with pre-conference workshops scheduled for 9–10 November 2026, followed by the main conference sessions from 11–13 November 2026.”
AfCEM 2026 aims to:
Promote excellence in emergency medicine education, research, and practice
Strengthen emergency care systems through shared learning and collaboration
Encourage innovation and evidence-based approaches to patient care
Advocate for equitable, accessible, and high-quality emergency services for all communities
AfCEM welcomes:
Emergency physicians and nurses
Pre-hospital and EMS providers
Trauma, critical care, and disaster response professionals
Public health experts and policymakers
Students, researchers, all other healthcare professionals and partners (local/international)
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
