Accra, April 20, 2026 — Ghana is hosting the 5th Annual Conference of Pharmacoepidemiology in Africa, a major continental gathering aimed at improving medicine safety and strengthening healthcare systems.
The three-day conference, taking place from April 20 to 22 in Accra, is organised by the Africa Regional Interest Group (AfRIG) of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology.
The event has brought together researchers, policymakers and healthcare professionals from across Africa and beyond to discuss critical issues such as antimicrobial resistance, pharmacovigilance and the rational use of medicines.
Organisers say the conference will provide a platform for participants to share practical, Africa-led solutions to enhance the safe and effective use of medicines, vaccines and other health technologies.
Hosting the event in Ghana highlights the country’s growing role in pharmaceutical policy development and research into medicine safety.
The conference programme includes keynote addresses, plenary sessions, scientific symposia, as well as oral and poster presentations. It also features hands-on workshops led by international experts and offers networking and mentorship opportunities for early-career scientists.
According to the organisers, the conference will help strengthen collaboration among stakeholders and promote evidence-based policies to improve health outcomes across the continent.
“This conference provides a unique platform to build regional and global partnerships and to share impactful research that advances the safe and effective use of medicines, vaccines and health technologies across Africa,” a statement issued by the local host committee said.
The event is supported by several international organisations and industry players, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Regeneron, IQVIA, Johnson & Johnson and Optima Clinical.
Local collaborators include the Ministry of Health Ghana, University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Pharmacy Council Ghana and Medicines Utilization Research in Africa.
Pharmacoepidemiology is the science that studies how medicines and vaccines perform in real-life settings, including their benefits, risks and patterns of use.
The outcomes of the conference are expected to inform policy decisions, strengthen regulatory systems and improve patient safety across Africa.
