8TH AFCC REGIONAL CONGRESS | NAIROBI 2026

Gizachew Taddesse Akalu, PhD

AFCC President
Congress President and Co-Chair, IFCC

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the African Federation of Clinical Chemistry―AFCC, it is my great honor and privilege to warmly invite you to the 8^TH AFCC Regional Congress, to be held on July 16–17, 2026, at the Nairobi Hospital Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
This year’s Congress is guided by the timely and impactful theme: “Contemporary Interests and Innovations in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine: Bridging Precision Diagnostics, Public Health, and Patient Care.”

Africa is at a pivotal moment in the advancement of laboratory medicine. Our Congress will serve as a vibrant platform for clinical laboratory scientists, researchers and clinicians, public health experts to come together, share knowledge, and forge lasting collaborations. We aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge diagnostics and the real-world challenges faced in resource-limited settings across our continent. The Scientific Program Committee has developed a rich and multidisciplinary agenda covering key topics that reflect both global innovations and Africa-specific priorities, including:

• Laboratory-enabled measurable better outcomes in healthcare
• Point-of-care testing and essential diagnostics in resource-limited settings
• Toxicology, pharmacology, and therapeutic drug monitoring in Africa
• Clinical biochemistry and omics for chronic disease precision diagnostics
• Newborn screening: current status and future opportunities in Africa
• Laboratory quality management systems, accreditation, and harmonization
• Laboratory informatics and digital transformation

We are also pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts is now open. I encourage you to submit your research and share your insights with colleagues from across Africa and beyond. Abstract submission will be closed May 31, 2026, with notifications of acceptance sent by June 1, 2026.
Registration is open until July 10, 2026. Please visit our website for the submission link and further details.
Nairobi is a vibrant, welcoming city and a growing hub for scientific exchange in our region. I personally invite you to join us for two days of inspiring science, meaningful dialogue, and professional growth. Together, we will strengthen laboratory medicine across Africa and improve patient care for all.

Please mark July 16–17, 2026, in your calendar. I look forward to welcoming you to the 8^TH AFCC Regional Congress in Nairobi.

Peter Kibet Kiptim

President, Clinical Chemist Association of Kenya
Chair, Local Organizing Committee
8th African Federation of Clinical Chemists Congress

Dear Delegates, Esteemed Colleagues, and Guests,

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome you to Nairobi for the 8th African Federation of Clinical Chemists Congress. We are delighted to host this gathering of brilliant minds, dedicated professionals, and rising leaders in clinical chemistry from across the region and beyond. Our theme, Contemporary Interests and Innovations in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine: Bridging Precision Diagnostics, Public Health, and Patient Care, anchors our discussions on how advances in laboratory medicine translate into better public health outcomes and improved patient care.

This congress offers a unique platform to share innovations, discuss challenges, and foster collaborative partnerships that advance patient care and public health. Over the coming days, you will experience outstanding scientific sessions, thought-provoking plenaries, and extensive networking opportunities that reflect the highest standards of our profession. Nairobi’s warmth, culture, and hospitality, together with our world-class venues and facilities, are prepared to support productive exchanges and memorable experiences. We are committed to ensuring your time here is productive, comfortable, and enjoyable.