The All African Nursing & Medical Career Upgrade Expo 2026
All African Nursing and Medical Career Upgrade Expo 2026
Organized by Rossette Humanitarian Medics, this three-day CPD-accredited event in Abuja empowers and unites nurses across Africa under the theme 'Empowered Nurses, Strengthen Healthcare Systems, Building Excellence for a Resilient and Sustainable Nursing Future'. Attendees earn 15+ CPD credits, benefit from a 20% team discount for groups of three or more, and receive exclusive journal collaboration discounts for publishing research findings.
Key Activities
- Opening ceremony with keynote address by the Honourable Minister for Health (Day 1, 8 July 2026)
- Specialized short-term nursing courses with certification, led by global experts
- Showcasing medical innovations, technology, and best practices
- Collaboration among nurse entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, telehealth innovators, health policy advisors, regulatory board members, and humanitarian and disaster-response nurses (WHO, UN, Red Cross)
- Gala Awards Night celebrating excellence in healthcare, education, research, and community development
Participation
Each of Nigeria's 36 states plus the FCT will be represented by 50 nurses, while each participating African country will send 100 nurses:
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | 7 |
| Western Africa | 15 |
| Central Africa | 9 |
| Eastern Africa | 18 |
| Southern Africa | 4 |
Award Categories
- Millennial Nurse Leadership Award
- Community Nursing Champion Award
- Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
- Nursing Leadership Award
- Research Innovation Award
- Education Mentorship Award
- Global Health Humanitarian Award
- Policy Advocacy Award
2026 Gala Honourees
Featured African nurses include Sheila Dinotshe Tlou, Anna Qabale Duba, Khadija Mohamed Juma, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, Eunice Muringo Kiereini, Sylvie Ngouadakpa, Sara Nana Yeboah, Ruth Oshikanlu, and Serara Selelo-Mogwe.
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Abuja - Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria