Inclusive Regulation
Focusing on fair,transparent and responsive regulatory frameworks for a diverse healthcare workforce and safety.
Regulatory Science Programme Development
How to Professionalize and modernize the capabilities of regulatory authorities.
African Healthcare Practitioner Regulatory Policy Outlook
Will feature a comparative analysis of ongoing regulatory reforms in different countries and regions(ECOWAS, SADC, EAC)
African Healthcare Regulatory Authorities’ Data Exchange Infrastructure
Will provide overview of database schema, data governance and privacy principles, adoption of emerging technologies for real time information sharing
Regulation in Humanitarian and Fragile Settings
Will explore how health regulators can uphold quality and safety when normal systems are disrupted by conflict,disasters or crisis
About the Conference
This conference addresses the critical role of effective and adaptive healthcare regulation in
achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Africa. It emphasizes the need for regulatory
frameworks that are responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring safer communities and improved health outcomes for all. Responsive regulation ensures that systems evolve with
demographic, technological, and epidemiological changes to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and accountability.
AMCOA2026 Conference will thus serve as a timely platform for Africa’s regulators to engage
with these global insights, share regional experiences, and chart a collective path toward UHC
and safer communities across the continent.
Why Attend?
Networking
Knowledge Sharing
Professional Development
Collaboration
Influence
Message from the Host
The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health Ghana, will host the 28th Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) in Accra from August 23-27, 2026. This significant event will gather health ministries, regulatory authorities, professional associations, and policymakers to discuss regulatory frameworks and strategies under the theme “Responsive Regulation for Safer Communities towards Universal Health Coverage.”
The conference aims to enhance health sector regulation, especially in the context of post- pandemic recovery and digital innovation, while promoting Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The conference will address key sub-themes aligned with Africa Agenda 2063 and SDG3, fostering collaboration and strengthening regulatory institutions to improve healthcare across the continent.
We seek your support and participation to ensure the success of this landmark event, which promises to advance healthcare regulation in Africa. We invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare in Africa.
Thank you for considering this partnership opportunity.
Sincerely,
Medical and Dental Council of Ghana.
Conference Rundown & Accommodation
The AMCOA conference offers a unique platform to engage with thought leaders, share best practices, and contribute to the development of robust and effective health regulatory systems across the continent. Your participation will be invaluable in shaping the future of healthcare in Africa. This conference theme addresses the critical role of effective and adaptive healthcare regulation in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Africa. It emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks that are responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring safer communities and
improved health outcomes for all. Responsive regulation ensures that systems evolve with demographic,technological, and epidemiological changes to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and accountability.
About The Hosts
The 28th AMCOA Annual Scientific Conference is proudly hosted by:Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, a statutory agency under the
Ministry of Health, Ghana. The Ministry of Health (MoH) provides national leadership in health policy, oversees healthcare services and education, and drives Ghana’s goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through coordinated sectoral strategies.
The Medical and Dental Council, Ghana (MDCG), established under Act 857 (2013), is a statutory agency under the MoH that regulates the training and practice of medicine and dentistry. It ensures professional competence, ethical conduct, and alignment of regulatory actions with MoH policies to advance healthcare quality and national health objectives.
Both institutions are committed to promoting high standards of healthcare regulation and practice in Ghana and across Africa. As hosts, they bring a track record of leadership in health sector governance – from Ghana’s robust professional licensing system to its initiatives in patient safety and quality improvement – providing an ideal foundation for a continent-wide dialogue on regulatory excellence.
Find us
Tel: +(27)-12-3389320 or (+27)-82-0521772
P .O. BOX 205 Pretoria 0001