African epidemiologists to explore technology-driven disease surveillance in Accra

Beyond technology, the conference will examine how research evidence can inform public health policy and practice, strengthen preparedness and improve coordination among institutions responsible for disease surveillance and response.

The scientific programme will cover five thematic areas: digital surveillance and real-time data systems; molecular epidemiology and laboratory innovations; community-centred epidemiology and environmental health; translating research into policy and practice; and health systems resilience, preparedness and public health intelligence.

A healthcare professional injecting a child African epidemiologists and public health experts will gather in Accra from October 13 to 15, 2026, to examine how digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and laboratory innovations can strengthen disease surveillance and improve outbreak detection across the continent.