Gulu University, Faculty of Medicine are currently accepting Abstracts to be considered for the Uganda Symposium on African Traditional Medicine to take place from August 23rd-30th, 2026 at Gulu University. This will be in commemoration of the International World Health Organization (WHO) African Traditional Medicine day in August 2026.
We are inviting submissions of abstracts for oral or poster presentations from Universities, Researchers, Scholars and policy makers.
Abstract submission deadline is Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
THEME: “Traditional Medicine as part of the solution: Reimagining Primary Health Care and Universal Health coverage in Africa”
Objective: To promote the development and integration of Traditional Medicine into healthcare systems, highlighting its potential contributions to achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Target Audience:
1. Researchers
2. Traditional medicine practitioners
3. Policymakers
4. Healthcare professionals
5. Industry stakeholders
ABSTRACT FORMAT-
1. Abstracts may be submitted for oral presentation (20 minutes).
2. Abstracts should be no more than 350 words excluding details of the authors
3. Poster presentation may be created by an individual or a group
4. Abstracts are to be submitted in English, using the emails, of resource persons below.
5. Presenting authors will need to provide a Bio of no more than 800 characters
6. Abstract submission deadline is Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
7. Early submission is encouraged.
SUBTHEMES
1. Traditional Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Past, Present and Future
2. Traditional Medicine and Non-Communicable Diseases: Past, Present and Future
3. The role of Traditional Medicine in Management of Mental Health
4. Ethnopharmacology: Exploring Plant-based remedies for Health
5. The Role of Traditional Medicine in Reproductive Health: Opportunities and Challenges
6. Regulatory standards and best practices in Traditional Medicine.
7. Intellectual Property Rights, access and benefits sharing in Traditional medicine
8. Integrating Community knowledge in Traditional Medicine Development
9. Digital Transformation in Traditional Medicine System
10. Traditional Medicine: An underutilized pillar of Global Health Security
11. Youth perspective on Traditional medicine: Innovation and Entreprenuership
12. Traditional medicine and Chronic Diseases Management and Prevention
13. Cultural exchange and collaboration in Traditional medicine
14. Evidence -Based Policy making in Traditional Medicine
15. Traditional Medicine and Healthcare Access in Rural areas
16. Traditional Sustainability and Conservation of Medicinal Plants
17. Integration of Traditional Medicine into the Health care systems
GUIDELINES
1. Abstracts for oral presentation should include the following:
2. Introduction and aim of study
3. Methods used in Data collection and Analysis
4. Specific results in summary form
5. Conclusions and implications for Practice, Policy and further Research
6. Submit your abstract to the following email addresses below, before Sunday, August 10th 2025.
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