International African Palliative Care Conference
International African Palliative Care Conference is a palliative care congress organized by the African Palliative Care Association. The most recent edition, 8th International African Palliative Care and Allied Services Conference, took place from 24 to 26 September 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana. Dates for the next edition are not listed yet.
| Organizer | African Palliative Care Association |
|---|---|
| Field | Palliative Care |
| Attendance | 350 (2022 edition) |
| Official website | https://conference.africanpalliativecare.org |
The International African Palliative Care Conference is organised by the African Palliative Care Association and covers palliative and chronic care. Delegates come from across Africa, and the conference moves between host countries, from Uganda in 2022 to Botswana in 2025. The 7th conference was held in Kampala in August 2022 and the 8th in Gaborone in September 2025, a three-year interval. The 2022 conference had over 350 delegates from over 40 countries.
Editions
| Edition | Dates | City | Venue | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 350 | |||
| 8th International African Palliative Care and Allied Services Conference | 24 to 26 September 2025 | Gaborone, Botswana | Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), Grand Palm Hotel and Casino |
Questions and answers
When was the 8th International African Palliative Care Conference?
It ran from 24 to 26 September 2025, after pre-conference workshops on 23 September.
Where was the 2025 conference held?
At the Gaborone International Convention Centre at the Grand Palm Hotel and Casino in Gaborone, Botswana.
How many people attend the conference?
The 2022 edition reported over 350 delegates, an organiser figure.
How often does the conference take place?
There is no fixed yearly cycle; the last two editions were three years apart.
What is the official website of the conference?
The conference site is conference.africanpalliativecare.org.