[Accra, Feb 28] – The African Nurses and Midwives Confederation (ANMC) is set to host the ANMC Conference 2026 in March to strengthen and harmonise nursing and midwifery practice across Africa.
The conference, scheduled for March 2–7, 2026, will take place in Livingstone , Zambia and is expected to bring together nurses, midwives, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers and other key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
Held under the theme “Harmonizing Standards, Elevating Practice: A Unified Approach to Nursing and Midwifery Excellence in Africa,” the conference will focus on building strong, coordinated systems to enhance healthcare delivery and professional practice on the continent.
Key thematic areas to be explored at the conference include Strengthening Health Systems, Nursing and Midwifery Research, Leadership and Governance, and Addressing Health Innovations.
These themes reflect Africa’s evolving health needs and the growing role of nurses and midwives in achieving universal health coverage and improved health outcomes.
As part of the scientific programme, the organizer’s earlier opened a call for abstracts for oral and poster presentations, symposiums, panel discussions and workshop proposals.
Participants were encouraged to submit research findings, innovative practices and policy-oriented ideas that can contribute to shaping the future of nursing and midwifery in Africa.
Organisers of ANMC say the conference will serve as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange, professional development and policy dialogue, while promoting a unified approach to standards and practice across national borders.
“The ANMC Conference Livingstone 2026 is designed to drive collective progress by bringing together voices from practice, academia, leadership and policy to advance nursing and midwifery excellence across Africa,” the confederation said.
About ANMC
The African Nurses and Midwives Confederation is a continental body committed to building a unified voice for nurses and midwives in Africa.
Its mission centers on promoting unity in nursing and midwifery, strengthening national unions through collaboration, and enhancing welfare, professional growth and representation at national and international levels.
ANMC works to elevate nursing and midwifery standards through capacity building, knowledge sharing, collective advocacy and policy engagement, with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare delivery across the continent.
The 2026 conference is expected to attract broad participation from healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers and students, and to play a critical role in shaping the future direction of nursing and midwifery practice in Africa.
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Edited by Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey.
