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Advancing Liver Health in Africa: COLDA 2026, World Liver Day & Global Engagement |
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Program Highlights & Call for Abstracts |
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The 9th Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA) 2026 will take place from 17–19 September 2026 in Addis Ababa, convening African and international experts to advance education, collaboration, and innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral hepatitis and liver disease.
Researchers are invited to submit original or encored abstracts with up-to-date data by 19 June 2026 (23:59 EAT). Accepted submissions are eligible for discounted registration and awards recognizing outstanding and innovative research, making this an excellent opportunity to showcase your work and engage with leaders in the field. Visit the conference website for for full submission details.
The program will feature expert-led plenary sessions and research presentations addressing key challenges in liver disease across Africa, including viral hepatitis, chronic conditions, liver cancer, and pediatric liver health. It will also highlight collaborative research, patient involvement, and integrated approaches such as mother-to-child triple elimination, alongside innovations in care and transplantation, with a focus on advancing practical, Africa-focused solutions.
Presentations include: |
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The Forum for Collaborative Research |
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Veronica Miller, PhD
Forum for Collaborative Research, UC Berkeley School of Public Health, United States |
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Core-HepB |
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Gibril Ndow, MD, PhD
Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, Task Force for Global Health,
The Gambia / United States |
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease - MASLD |
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Mohamed El Kessas, MD
Helwan University,
Egypt |
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To keep updated on the evolving program, please visit the conference website.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research, connect with our esteemed faculty, gain visibility, and be part of shaping the future of liver health in Africa—submit your abstract and register to join the conversation. |
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Solid Habits, Strong Liver World Liver Day SOLDA Webinar |
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World Liver Day was established to raise awareness of liver health and the growing burden of liver diseases, many of which are preventable yet remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. In the African context, its importance is especially pronounced due to the high prevalence of viral hepatitis, limited access to screening and treatment, and broader healthcare challenges. The day provides a vital platform to promote prevention, early detection, and policy action, while amplifying regional efforts to reduce liver-related illness and deaths.
In recognition of this, SOLDA is hosting the Solid Habits, Strong Liver webinar on Wednesday, 22 April from 15:00–16:00 SAST. Registration is complimentary. Featuring leading experts, the session will explore the importance of routine liver testing in building trust, the evolving spectrum of steatotic liver disease, the role of antenatal hepatitis B screening in preventing mother-to-child transmission, and patient perspectives on barriers to long-term adherence.
The program is outlined below: |
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15:00 SAST | Introduction
Manal Hamdy El-Sayed, MD, PhD, Ain Shams University, Egypt |
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15:05 SAST | Why Testing Builds Trust - The Importance of Liver Check-Ups
Mark Sonderup, BPharm, MBChB, FCP(SA), MMed, University of Cape Town, South Africa |
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15:15 SAST | The Dynamic Spectrum of Steatotic Liver Disease
Wendy Spearman, MBChB, FCP, FRCP, MMed, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa |
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15:25 SAST | Importance of Antenatal HBsAg Screening and Long Term Impact of Preventing HBV Mother-to-Child Transmission
Gibril Ndow, MD, PhD, Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, United States |
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15:35 SAST | The Patient’s Perspective on the Challenges and Barriers to Adherence
Danjuma K. Adda, MPH, FIMS, Dip-IMS, World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA), Nigeria |
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15:45 SAST | Q&A |
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15:00 SAST | Closure of the Webinar
Manal Hamdy El-Sayed, MD, PhD, Ain Shams University, Egypt |
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Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights from experts—register now via the button below to secure your place. |
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Hepatitis B Community Forum |
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Be part of a powerful global conversation at the Hepatitis B Community Forum, hosted by the Hepatitis B Foundation in collaboration with ICE-HBV. Taking place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 in Singapore, this dynamic hybrid event brings together leading experts, researchers, and community voices to drive progress toward eliminating hepatitis B and improving lives. By bridging science and lived experience, the Forum creates a unique space for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and action.
Hear firsthand from people living with hepatitis B, gain insights from global leaders on the latest advances in prevention and care, and connect with a diverse community committed to change. Open to patients, advocates, healthcare professionals, and researchers alike, this is your opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and impactful response to hepatitis B—join in person or online and be part of the movement.
For more information regarding this fascinating event, please use the button below to connect with the event organizers. |
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