Call for Abstracts – Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS) 25th Annual Scientific Conference, 6–7 August 2026

Greetings from the Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS).

On behalf of the organizing committee, we are pleased to invite researchers, academics, health professionals, students, policymakers, and development partners to submit abstracts for presentation at the 25th Annual Scientific Conference of the Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS), scheduled to take place on 6th–7th August 2026.

Conference Theme

"Human-Centered Health Systems in Uganda: Leveraging Finance, Innovation, and Digital Technologies for Lasting Impact."

Conference Sub-Themes

Abstracts are invited under, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Malaria
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. HIV
  4. Public Health and Policy
  5. Data Science and Health Informatics
  6. Mental Health and Well-being
  7. Health Education and Capacity Building
  8. Non-Communicable Diseases
  9. Neglected Tropical Diseases
  10. Emerging and Re-emerging Epidemics
  11. Surgical Interventions
  12. Biosafety and Biosecurity
  13. Ethics
  14. Laboratory Medicine
  15. Vaccines
  16. Health Financing

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Option A (Research Abstracts)

  • Background
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions

Option B (Programmatic/Implementation Abstracts)

  • Background/Context
  • Program Description
  • Lessons Learned
  • Recommendations

General Requirements

  • Abstracts must be submitted in English and in Microsoft Word format.
  • The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
  • Tables and graphs may be included where applicable.
  • Previously presented work at national or international meetings is eligible for submission.

Important Date

Abstract Submission Deadline: 23rd June 2026

Submission

Please submit your abstracts via email to:
ushsecretariat@gmail.com
ushsugsociety@gmail.com

For further inquiries, contact the USHS Secretariat:
USHS Office, Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Department of Anatomy, 2nd Floor, Room C14
Tel: +256 414 531820
Mobile: +256 772 629695

We encourage you to share this call widely among colleagues and networks. We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to this landmark scientific gathering as we celebrate 25 years of advancing health research and innovation in Uganda.

Kind regards,

Conference Organizing Committee
Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS)
25th Annual Scientific Conference 2026