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Scientific Programme Summary
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Pre-Conference Events
Day 1
Monday, 22 September 2025
Board Meetings: APCA | WHPCA
GGPIC Workshop
Day 2
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
African Ministers of Health Meeting
Hosted by: Hon. Minister of Health, Botswana; Co-host: APCA Board Chair
Research Workshop
By invitation only
Partnerships and Collaboration Workshop
EPEC – Children’s Palliative Care Workshop
By invitation only
Grief and Bereavement
Children’s Palliative Care Leadership Workshop
By invitation only
Use of Technology in Palliative Care Workshop
Welcome Cocktail
Ministerial Dinner
Main Conference Programme
Day 1
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Multiple presenters (Anthem, Devotion, WISH, Atlas, Stories, Keynote)
Plenary Session: Systems Strengthening
Dr. Tripodoro, Dr. Ramotsababa, Prof. Deliens, Prof. Finkelstein, Prof. Musisi
Oral Paper Presentations (6 Tracks)
Track 1–6: Innovations, Education, Pediatrics, Psychosocial, Ethics, Crisis
APCA Annual General Meeting (Members Only)
APCA Leadership
Day 2
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Meet the Experts
Panel: Grief, Storytelling, Children's PC, Spirituality, Economics, Atlas Deep Dive
Morning Devotion & Recap
Facilitator
Plenary: Compassionate Communities
Dr. Talisuna, Prof. Jonas, Dr. Gafer, Prof. Downing, Prof. Burucoa
Panel: Innovations in Care
Dr. Reino, Dr. Zippy, Tonia, Becker, McNeil
Oral Paper Presentations (Tracks 1–5)
Track 1–5: Continued sessions from Day 1
Launch: APCA Centre of Excellence
APCA Leadership
Plenary: Regional Collaboration
Joan Marston, Fr. Rick, Jean Callanan, Julie Ling
Gala Dinner
Entertainment and Networking
Day 3
Friday, 26 September 2025
Meet the Experts
Access to essential controlled medicines, Storytelling for policy, Economic evaluation, Centre of Excellence, Creative Arts, Placeholders
Daily Devotion & Wellness
Facilitator
Plenary: Global & Humanitarian Insights
TCT Representative, Fred Chiputula, Elias Masendu, Amb. Ghislain D'hoop, Prof. Isaac Adewole, Dr Diego Taveggia
Panel: Financing for Palliative Care
Eric Finkelstein, Catherine Korris, Jean Callanan, GPIC, Faith Mwangi Powell
Plenary: Cancer & Psychosocial Care in Africa
Dr Babe Eunice Gaolebale, Prof Gary Rodin, Barbara Hastie
Closing Ceremony & Awards
Organizing Committee
Lunch and Departure
All Participants
