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A Tribute & Brief COLDA Updates

Honoring Dr. Hisham Fathy

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Hisham Fathy, beloved husband of our President, Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed.


Dr. Fathy’s life and contributions have left a meaningful impact on those who knew him and on our wider community. He will be remembered with great respect and admiration for his dedication, kindness, and professional legacy. During this time of loss, we reflect on the many qualities that made Dr. Fathy so highly regarded. While we mourn his passing, we also honor the memories and the positive influence he had on those around him.


We invite our members, colleagues, and friends to share their condolences and memories for Professor Manal El-Sayed and her family on the memorial page on our website. You can access it via the button below. Your messages may offer comfort and strength during this difficult time. All tributes will be shared with the family and are deeply appreciated.

Please read below for a statement from Vice President, Professor Wendy Spearman:

Dear Professor Manal El-Sayed,


On behalf of the leadership and members of the Society on Liver Disease in Africa (SOLDA), we extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the tragic passing of your beloved husband, Dr Hisham Fathy.


You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.


With deepest sympathy,


The SOLDA Leadership

Wendy Spearman, MBChB, FCP, FRCP, MMed, PhD
Wendy Spearman,
MBChB, FCP, FRCP, MMed, PhD

University of Cape Town,

South Africa

Memorial Page

Reduced Fees for COLDA 2026

Join us for the 9th Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA 2026) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 17–19 September 2026—now available at reduced registration rates. Please see the table below for the updated fees.


If you are planning to submit an abstract, please wait to register until you receive the status of your submission. Authors of accepted abstracts will be eligible for a discounted rate.


Click the button below to secure your place at Africa’s premier conference on liver disease.

EARLY
RATE

Before/On

16 May
2026

STANDARD
RATE

Before/On

18 July
2026

LATE
RATE

From

18 July
2026

Type of Registration

RLS - Allied & Early-Career Professionals, Students, Community

 EUR 100

EUR 150

EUR 200

RLS - Regular Delegate

 EUR 150

EUR 200

EUR 250

Allied & Early-Career Professionals, Students, Community

 EUR 250

EUR 350

EUR 400

Regular Delegate

 EUR 350

EUR 450

EUR 500

Abstract Submitters with an Accepted Abstract - RLS

EUR 90

EUR 120

EUR 150

Abstract Submitters with an Accepted Abstract - RLS

EUR 180

EUR 240

EUR 300

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Karin Siebelt

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