8th Ghana FELTP Scientific Conference and Competency Graduation
Ghana’s field epidemiology programme will hold its eighth scientific conference and graduation in Accra, focusing on locally supported, sustainable field training.
At a glance
Event details
- Date
- 9–10 December 2026
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Venue
- West African Genetic Medicine Centre, University of Ghana
- Format
- Format not confirmed
- Organizer
- Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, with partners
- Status
- Upcoming
About the event
The abstract call addresses trainees and graduates in applied epidemiology, laboratory work and public-health practice. It seeks investigations and training projects that demonstrate how evidence informed public-health action.
Eligible subjects include infectious diseases, surveillance, programme evaluation and non-communicable diseases. The organisers prioritise current trainees and recent graduates, with work completed from December 2024 onwards.
Topics and programme
- Applied epidemiological investigations and surveillance.
- Laboratory and public-health programme research.
- Sustainable field training and competency graduation.
Audience
- Field epidemiology trainees and graduates
- Laboratory and public-health practitioners
Participation and practical information
English abstracts of up to 300 words must be submitted through the linked Oxford Abstracts portal by 6 November 2026, 23:59 GMT.
The conference programme, abstract book and virtual joining information were still marked as forthcoming when checked.
A public delegate-registration route and attendance fees were not confirmed.
Location
West African Genetic Medicine Centre, University of Ghana
Sources
- GFELTP 2026 call for abstracts ↗
Primary organiser call. Checked 2026-10-31. - Ghana FELTP conference toolkit ↗
Primary organiser conference website. Checked 2026-10-31. - GFELTP abstract submission portal ↗
Officially linked submission system. Checked 2026-10-31.
Last verified: 2026-10-31.