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WHC 2026 — Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi Amphitheatre

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Faculty of Medicine Ibn Al-Jazzar
Sousse, Tunisia
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4th World Health
Congress 2026

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April 13–16, 2026
FMSo · Sousse, Tunisia
500+ Participants · 25+ Countries
Overview
Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi Amphitheatre
Main congress hall · Plenaries · Panels · Opening & Closing ceremonies
4 Days
3 Plenaries
5 Panels
2 Ceremonies
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Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi
Monday · April 13
Pre-Congress
4:00 PMOpening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony of the 4th World Health Congress 2026
Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi AmphitheatreAll participants welcome
5:00 PM  ·  Welcome Reception — Socio-Scientific Complex FMSo
Tuesday · April 14
Congress Day 1
08:30 AM (90 min)Plenary A
Reflections on Public Health Research & Education Challenges
Moderators: Drs. Adnan Hammad, GHRMS & Mohamed Ben Dhiab, FMS
AK
Dr. Ali Khan (UNMC) — The New Health Security Imperative
HB
Dr. Hanan Balkhy (WHO/EMRO) — Public Health Challenges in MENA
AH
Dr. Abdullatif Husseini (BZU) — Health under Prolonged Military Occupation: Palestine
10:30 AM (90 min)Panel III
Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World: Challenges and Achievements
Moderators: Dr. Nawar Shara, GU & Hassan Fehmi, NAAMAConcurrent with Panels I & II
NS
Dr. Nawar Shara (Georgetown Univ.) — From Importing Algorithms to Owning Intelligence
DM
Drs. Diana Maddah & Kwalombota — Responsible AI in Humanitarian Settings
AR
Abir Romdhani PhD, FMS — AI Impact on OR Performance, Farhat-Hached Hospital
12:00 PM  ·  Poster Session + Networking Lunch — Hall of FMSo
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings — Institutional Networking
1:30 PM (90 min)Plenary B
The Critical Role of Biorisk Management in Global Health Security
Moderators: Drs. Ahmed Abdelghani & Amira Zairi, FMS
JL
Ms. Jeannie Leesman (Sandia Labs) — Africa Biorisk Management Networks
HF
Dr. Hassan Farhat (HMC, Qatar) — AI, Preparedness & Bioterrorism Response
RB
Dr. Rym Benkhalifa (Pasteur Institute Tunis) — Responsible Research Culture
3:30 PM (90 min)Panel VI
Transforming Global Health Research Through Digital Mentorship – The GHRC Model
Moderator: Vijaya Arun Kumar MD, WSUConcurrent with Panels IV & V
RF
Dr. Rouba Ali Fehmi, WSU
CA
Dr. Cynthia Arfken, WSU
LC
Dr. Lilia Cheniti (Univ. Sousse)
MB
Pr. Maha Ben Fredj, FMS
7:00 PM  ·  Gala Dinner — Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse
Wednesday · April 15
Congress Day 2
08:30 AM (90 min)Plenary C
Epidemiology & Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa
Moderators: Drs. Hassen Ghannem, FMS & Basim Dubaybo, WSU
HG
Pr. Hassen Ghannem (FMS) — Burden of NCDs in Africa
JM
Pr. Jean Claude Mbanya (Cameroon) — Social Determinants & Multi-sectorial Approach
MA
Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz (Africa CDC) — ACDC Strategy for NCD Prevention
AK
Dr. Adelard Kakunze (Africa CDC) — NCD Surveillance and Data Collection
KR
Dr. Kaushik Ramaiya (Tanzania) — Integrating NCD into Primary Healthcare
MN
Dr. Mary Nyamongo (NCD Alliance, Kenya) — Community-Based Interventions & NGOs
10:30 AM (90 min)Panel VIII
International Training Programs & Best Practices for Learners
Moderator: Dr. Rebecca Malouin, MSUConcurrent with Panel VII & Expert Presentations 1
MS
Dr. Mary Kay Smith, MSU
RM
Dr. Robert Malinowski, MSU
12:00 PM  ·  Poster Session + Networking Lunch — Hall of FMSo
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings — Institutional Networking
1:30 PM (90 min)Panel IX
Mental Health Disorders & Mental Health Promotion in Africa
Moderators: Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, Africa CDC & Ahlem Mtiraoui, FMS
TS
Pr. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh (Nigeria) — Burden of Mental Disorders in Africa
SS
Pr. Soraya Seedat (Stellenbosch) — Social & Cultural Determinants
MA
Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz (Africa CDC) — Africa Mental Health Leadership Programme
ND
Dr. Naeem Dalal (Zambia) — Mental Health Surveillance & Youth Focus
AW
Dr. Abba Wakil (Univ. Maiduguri) — Integrating Mental Health into PHC
CL
Dr. Carol Labor (Sierra Leone) — Community-Based Interventions & NGOs
3:30 PM (90 min)Panel X
Artificial Intelligence in Global Medicine: Building Bridges Across Data, Care & Discovery
Moderator: Dr. Matthew Rizzo, UNMCConcurrent with Panel XI & WS3
HB
Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun (NAAMA)
SA
Dr. Salim Adib, AUB
KM
Pr. Khaled Maaref, FMS
MM
Pr. Maher Maoua, FMS
7:00 PM  ·  Pillars of Hope Dinner — Special Recognition for Medical Relief Missions
Thursday · April 16
Closing Day
08:30 AM (90 min)Panel XII
International Capacity Development Initiatives & Best Practices for Institutions
Moderators: Mr. John Zervos, HFH & Dr. Georgina Aoun Nouaime, ILMAConcurrent with Panel XIII & Podium 1
UM
Dr. Usamah Mossalam, HFH
JZ
Mr. John Zervos, HFH
JJ
Dr. Joud Jarrah, KHCC
10:30 AM (90 min)Panel XV
Health Security: Clinical Fellowship Implementation & Year One Outcomes
Moderator: Dr. Katie Willet, UNMCConcurrent with Panel XIV & Podiums 2&3
JL
Dr. Jason Langenfeld, UNMC
JLo
Dr. John Lowe, UNMC
VW
Dr. Victoria Wadman, UNMC
12:00 PM  ·  Poster Session + Lunch — Hall of FMSo
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings & Roundtable Discussion — Socio-Scientific Complex Conference Room
2:00 PMClosing Events
Closing Events — 4th World Health Congress 2026
Optional: Mosaics Museum Visit, SousseStart of Post-Congress Cultural Tour (Apr 17–21)