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Register Now for the 17th ECSACONM Biennial Scientific Conference 2026

 

Call for Registration – 17th ECSACONM Biennial Scientific Conference

Registration is now open for the 17th ECSACONM Biennial Scientific Conference & 8th General Assembly, taking place 14-18 September 2026 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, (venue will be communicated in due course)

This year’s conference is held under the theme “Nurses and Midwives Sustaining Quality Healthcare in a Changing World.” It will bring together nurses, midwives, educators, policymakers, researchers and students to share evidence, innovations and best practices across the region.

Important Dates

  • Early Bird Registration: Closes 30 June 2026
  • Late Registration: Closes 31 August 2026

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    ECSACONM Namibia Chapter

    Namibia Nursing Association is a professional organisation that represents and serves the interests of nurses in Namibia. Established to promote the nursing profession and advocate for the welfare of nurses, the NNA plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the practice of nursing in the country. The association provides a platform for networking, professional development and collaboration among nurses while also working to enhance the quality of healthcare services and improve the health outcomes of the Namibian population.

    Location:

    Oshakati East, Namibia

    Contacts :

    +264 65 226807

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    ECSACONM Zambia Chapter

    Zambia has been a founder and active member of ECSACON since the college’s inauguration in1990. The country under the leadership of the then Registrar of the General Nursing Council together with other senior nurses and midwives participated into ushering ECSACON in to being. The country has held different regional positions including Presidency (Dr Eleanor Msidi) and Vice Presidency (Dr Theresa Sikateyo), faculty Chairpersons and members of the different faculties.

    Location:

    Lusaka, Zambia

    Contacts :

    +260 977 798383

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    ECSACONM Lesotho Chapter

    The Lesotho ECSACONM Chapter stands as a beacon of unity and progress within our nursing community. Our chapter serves as the cornerstone of professional development, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for nurses across Lesotho. Through our collaborative efforts, we address the pressing healthcare challenges facing our nation, leveraging our collective expertise to improve health outcomes for all Basotho people.

    Location:

    Maseru, Lesotho

    Contacts :

    (+266) 62070034

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    Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter

    Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter is one of the strongest members of ECSACONM.The chapter has had an opportunity of some of our members holding the president and vice president`s posts in the past. Several of our members are founding members of ECSACONM who include Dr Rose Ndlovu (past president), Dr Cynthia Chasokela (past vice president) and Dr Cynthia Chaibva etc.

    Location:

    1691 Whitecliff South, Harare, Zimbabwe

    Contacts :

    (+263) 712831382

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    Eswatini Chapter

    Eswatini nurses and midwives possess competencies and revolutionary knowledge and skills to navigate the vicissitudes prevailing in healthcare. Research, leadership, and education undergird the integration of innovation and technology to inform practice toward the provision of high-quality individualised nursing care for the individual, family, and community. 

    Location:

    Office C18, Department of Community Health Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eswatini

    Contacts :

    (+268) 78318812

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    South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter

    South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter was initially registered in 2008 during ECSACONM Conference in Kampala in 2008.

    Then officially it was accepted in 2016 in a conference held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

    Location:

    Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery, Juba Teaching Hospital

    Contacts :

    (+211) 921644627

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    ECSACONM Malawi Chapter

    The ECSACONM Malawi chapter was established in 1990, soon after the college officially launched in the country. The chapter current membership is at 112 from all the 4 pillars of Nursing and Midwifery professions i.e., Education, Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management and Research. Representation in the Council of the National Representative (CNR) rotates to all QUAD members i.e. Policy, Regulatory, Association and Education.

    Location:

    Lilongwe, Malawi

    Contacts :

    (+265) 991 720 092

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    ECSACONM SEYCHELLES CHAPTER

    SEYCHELLES IS SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INDIAN OCOEN COMPOSED OF A NUMBER OF SMALL ISLANDS WITH A POPULATION OF 108,000. THE NURSING WORKFORCE IS A LITTLE OVER 900 AND OVER 300 MIDWIVES WHICH INCLUDES EXPATRIATES TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM.  SEYCHELLES IS A MEMBER OF ECSACONM SINCE ITS FORMATION AND DO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUADRIENNIAL CONFERENCES.

    Location:

    NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL STUDIES MONT FLEURI, MAHE, SEYCHELLES

    Contacts :

    (+248) 2523963

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    ECSACONM RWANDA CHAPTER

    ECSACONM is anchored in the Human Resource for Health and Capacity Building program of the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA HC), plays a consultative role on Nursing and Midwifery to the existing regional structure. It forms a platform for sharing and discussing the best practices and lessons learned in the ECSACONM region through technical working groups as well as scientific conference which is conducted biannually.

    Location:

    KG 17 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

    Contacts :

    (+250) 798288598

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    ECSACONM KENYA CHAPTER

    ECSACONM Kenya chapter is one of the sixteen (16) chapters in ECSA region. In existence, the chapter is as old as the college and has remained to be one of the most vibrant chapters of the college since inception. It has a membership base of about 600 nurses  though the active members are slightly over 365 nurses/midwives .The chapter prides to be the only chapter with bi annual chapter conferences for its members, and  So far it has held three (3) consecutive successful scientific conferences latest one being August 2023.

    Location:

    NAKURU ANNEX HOSPITAL- KENYA

    Contacts :

    (+254) 7722385540

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