A Place to Engage with and Learn from Health Leaders and Researchers Around the World | 7th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference | August 21-23, 2024 | Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa
See Programs from our Past Conferences: AfIHC 2018 Program | AfIHC 2019 Program | AfIHC 2020 Program | AfIHC 2021 Program | AfIHC 2022 Program | AfIHC 2022 Book of Abstracts | AfIHC 2023 Program |
About AfIHC 2024
AfIHC 2024 is being organized in collaboration with University of the Witwatersrand.
Members of the planning committee are;
Dr. Nokuthula Nkosi (Chair)
Prof Nomfundo Moroe (Co-Chair)
Prof Maureen Akolo (Co-Chair)
Prof Thandisizwe Mavundla
Prof Veronica Ntsiea
Dr. Paula Barnard-Ashton
Ms Eileen Du Plooy
Dr. Sonti Pilusa
Dr. Khetsiwe Masuku
Dr. April Bell
Prof Maureen Akolo
Dr. Andile Mokoena
Dr. Eugene Makhavhu
Dr. Cynthia Klobodu
Dr. Rachel Thompson
Prof Melitah Rasweswe
Mr. Karlheinz Samenjo
Prof Irene Ramavhoya
Ms Palesa Chetane
Dr. Sophy Moloko
Prof Mamare Bopape
Ms Claudia Lebo Hermanus
Ms Madeleine Wong
Ms Aviwe Mgobozi
Dr Emmanuel Kwame Korsah
Dr Umeonwuka Chuka
Dr. Fikile Klass
Dr. Justus Osero
Dr. Isaac Mwanzo
Awards:
We are excited to announce that the following award categories have been established to recognize individuals’ scholarly efforts:
- Best Abstract Award
- Best Oral Presentation Award
- Best Poster Award
- Best Policy Relevance Award
- Best Practice Relevance Award
- Best Interdisciplinary Focused Award
Student awards are:
- Professor Janet Gross Award for Best Student Abstract
- Professor Janet Gross Award for Best Student Oral Presentation Award
- Professor Janet Gross Award for Best Student Poster Award
Conference Registration
Theme
Healthcare in Africa: Collaboration, Innovation and Sustainability.
Registration fee
Options | Low-middle income country ($) | High-income country ($) |
Early Bird | 200 | 400 |
Early Bird Student | 150 | 250 |
Regular | 250 | 450 |
Regular student | 180 | 250 |
Online /Virtual | NA | NA |
Early bird registration deadline – June 30, 2024
Please see the list of the high-income countries and the low and middle-income countries according to the World Bank’s classification
Conference Date and Venue
Conference Date: August 21 – 23, 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31 2024 at 11:59 GMT
Late-breaker abstract due on May 14, 2024 at 11:59pm GMT
Venue Conference: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel and Lodging
We have secured competitive, affordable rates for this event at the following hotels:
Hotel accommodation
Johannesburg has a lot of beautiful hotels and participants are welcome to stay in any hotel of their choice. We have also made arrangements with the following hotels based on their proximity to the conference venue. Participants are required to book their hotels directly from the following hotels:
a. Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park Hotel
Distance to conference venue – 5 minutes walk
Link: Use this LINK
Code: Please use the code AfIHC2024 when you book
b. Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
Time to conference venue: 10 minutes by car
Link: https://citylodgehotels.com/hotels/660/Courtyard-Hotel-Rosebank
Code: Please use WITS
Note: All potential attendees should send an email to the email address [Marizette (cyrose.resv@citylodgehotels.com)] to get the Wits University rate.
c. Southern Sun Rosebank
Link: https://www.southernsun.com/southern-sun-rosebank?utm_source=google&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_southern-sun-rosebank
Distance to conference venue: 15 minutes by car
Note: There is no code so you can book directly with them
Who Should Attend?
This conference will be of interest to any clinician or health-related professionals and academics in the medical and allied health science, researchers, students, other professionals and stakeholders. Our annual conference strives to offer great networking opportunities and the possibility for participants to meet and interact with leading academics, researchers, practitioners, colleagues, and friends as well as sponsors and exhibitors. This hybrid conference is expected to draw participants from Africa and other continents from diverse backgrounds and locations.
AfIHC 2024 Sponsor & Exhibitor Participation Form
Please make payments by using any of the following methods:
1. Through wire transfer
Wire transfers should be made payable to Push Aid Africa Inc. (PAAF). For wire details, contact info@afihc.org
2. With credit card below
AfIHC 2024 Sponsors
Thank you for your kind support! If you have any questions regarding registration or payment, please contact info@afihc.org or afihcinfo@gmail.com
