Collaborative Care for Healthier Futures

UNIVEN–SAMRC Health Sciences Conference 2026

 

Strengthening Pregnancy Outcomes through Multidisciplinary Preconception Support in Southern Africa Connections

  • Dates: 23–25 April 2026
  • Venue: 2Ten Hotel, Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa
  • Hosts: University of Venda — Faculty of Health Sciences & SAMRC

Abstracts

Submission deadline: 7 March 2026

Conference Fees

Staff/Researchers: R3,000 
Student Researchers: R2,000
Payable after acceptance/registration

Submission Email

HConference2026@univen.ac.za
Send abstracts as Word or PDF

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN COLLABORATION WITH SAMRC CONFERENCE

The University of Venda’s Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), proudly hosts a groundbreaking regional conference dedicated to improving maternal and child health across Southern Africa.

This landmark event brings together health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore innovative, evidence‑based, and collaborative approaches to preconception care—laying the foundation for healthier pregnancies and stronger generations.

Call for Abstracts Now Open

Deadline: 07 March 2026
Submit your abstract to: HConference2026@univen.ac.za

Dates: 23–25 April 2026

Venue: 2Ten Hotel, Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa

A nurse attends to a young patient while a guardian looks on in a hospital ward.

About the Conference

Preventive healthcare is central to improving population health and reducing future costs. This conference convenes healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches to preconception care that improve maternal and child health across Southern Africa.

Join us as we:

  • Advance multidisciplinary strategies to improve pregnancy outcomes
  • Explore mental health, nutrition, public health, and wellness in preconception care
  • Strengthen partnerships across sectors and communities
  • Share research, best practices, and actionable solutions
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